Iraq reports more than half voter turnout in parliamentary elections
The Independent High Election Commission stated that 12,009,453 citizens cast ballots to elect members of the 329-seat parliament. Of these, 10,904,637 Iraqis voted on Tuesday, representing a 54.35% turnout, while 1,084,289 military and security personnel and 20,527 displaced persons participated in Sunday’s special voting, recording turnout rates of 82.52% and 77.35%, respectively.
The commission said preliminary results are expected to be released Wednesday evening.
A total of 7,743 candidates competed in the elections, including 2,247 women.
Iraq’s current parliamentary term began on January 9, 2022, and runs for four years. Under national law, elections must take place at least 45 days before the end of the legislative term.
Currently, Shia parties and blocs hold a majority in parliament. Traditionally, power in Iraq is divided among its major communities: the presidency goes to the Kurds, the premiership to the Shias, and the parliamentary speakership to the Sunnis.
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