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Election FAQ
Elections in Iraq: April 20 Governorate Council Elections
Despite the ongoing and escalating political violence, on April 20, Iraqi citizens will elect their representatives to Governorate (Provincial) Councils. These elections will be a good test-run for parliamentary elections scheduled in 2014. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Elections in Iraq: April 20 Governorate Council Elections goes into detail and provides the context in which the elections will take place.
Election FAQ
Elections in Iran: June 14 Presidential Elections
Iran is holding its presidential election on June 14, 2013. Elections in Iran:June 14 Presidential Elections, IFES’ frequently asked questions (FAQs), sheds light on Iran’s electoral system, who is running and the voting process.
Election FAQ
Elections in Iraq: September 21 Iraqi Kurdistan Region Parliamentary Elections
The Iraqi Kurdistan Region Parliament elections on September 21, 2013, will see residents of this region elect representatives to replace the members of parliament elected in 2009. The Iraqi Kurdistan Region Parliament is the governing body of Iraqi Kurdistan. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) Elections in Iraq: September 21 Iraqi Kurdistan Region Parliamentary Elections sheds light on the polls.
Election FAQ
Elections in Iraq: April 30 Council of Representatives Elections
Despite the ongoing and increasing violence over the last months, Iraqi citizens will elect members of the Council of Representatives (CoR) on April 30.
Election FAQ
Elections in Turkey: 2015 Grand National Assembly Elections
On June 7, Turkish citizens will head to the polls to elect Deputies to the 550-member Grand National Assembly (Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi, or TBMM). With electoral victories in the previous three TBMM contests, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has announced its intent to instate a presidential system in Turkey.
Election FAQ
Elections in Turkey: November 1 Grand National Assembly Elections
On November 1, 2015, Turkish voters will return to the polls to vote in their second election this year for the Grand National Assembly (TBMM).
Election FAQ
Elections in Iran: 2016 Majlis and Assembly of Experts Elections
On February 26, Iranians will vote for the 290-member Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran’s Parliament, also known as the Majlis) and the 88-member Assembly of Experts. The Majlis and the Assembly of Experts play a role in selecting the individuals who serve in the country’s non-elected positions with the greatest religious and political authority – the Supreme Leader of Iran and the Guardian Council. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on these elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Turkey: 2017 Constitutional Referendum
The Republic of Turkey will hold a constitutional referendum on Sunday, April 16. This will be the sixth constitutional referendum in the country since the passage of the 1982 constitution.
Election FAQ
Elections in Iran: 2017 Presidential and Municipal Elections
On May 19, Iranians will go to the polls to elect their next president and members of city and village councils. If no candidate receives a majority (50% plus one) in the presidential election, the top two candidates will compete in a runoff election.
Election FAQ
Elections in Iraq: 2018 Council of Representatives Elections
On May 12, Iraq held elections for all 329 seats in the Council of Representatives (CoR). CoR members will elect the next president from among themselves within 30 days from their first convening, and the president will then select a prime minister from the majority coalition in the CoR. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Iraq: 2018 Council of Representatives Elections.