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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 Material
Ballot
Kyrgyzstan Parliamentary Elections Ballot 1995
Ballot used for Kyrgyzstani parliamentary election held on 5 February 1995. This ballot was used in district 25, and voters are instructed to vote for one of the candidates listed.
Election Material
Ballot
Iraq Sample Ballot 1995
Sample ballot from the 1995 Presidential referendum in Iraq. In the first election since 1979, voters were asked, "Do you approve of President Saddam Hussein being the President of the Republic?"
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Presidential Elections Act 1991
The Presidential Elections Act 1991
Publication
Report/Paper
Political Finance in Post-Conflict Societies
This report draws lessons from eight cases in order to provide some guidelines for addressing the serious and often complex issues concerning the role of money in the political process in these societies.
April 30, 2006
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Return on Investment: Democracy Camps After 10 Years
IFES has been implementing Democracy Camps in Kyrgyzstan for over a decade to familiarize a new generation with democratic principles. Regional Program Coordinator for Europe and Asia Augusta Featherston had the opportunity to meet with Democracy Camp alumni while visiting Bishkek for local elections on November 25.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Iraq Holds Key Election in Development of Democracy
On April 20, 2013, Iraqi citizens went to the polls to elect representatives to replace the governorate councils elected in 2009. Governorate councils rule their provinces with broad powers and carry significant weight within Iraq's political structure. IFES Chief of Party Anna Wiktorowska answers some questions about Election Day and what this poll means to Iraq's democracy.