Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission announced that voter turnout in the country’s parliamentary elections surpassed 55 percent, marking one of the highest participation rates in recent years.
Nearly 12 million Iraqis cast their ballots across general and special voting sessions, the commission said on Tuesday, with results received from 99.7 percent of polling stations nationwide.
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Of the total 21.4 million registered voters, more than 10.8 million took part in general voting, while around 1.08 million participated in special voting on November 9, including security personnel and other designated groups.
Turnout among displaced citizens reached 77 percent, with over 20,000 voters casting ballots. The elections, held amid calls for reform and political stability, are seen as a key test for Iraq’s democratic process following years of government reshuffles and public dissatisfaction.
Final certified results are expected after verification of votes and complaints by the electoral commission.
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