Iraqi President congratulates PM Barzani on successful parliamentary elections
The elections, held on Sunday, saw 2,087,972 eligible voters from across four constituencies—Erbil, Duhok, Sulaimani, and Halabja—participate in the democratic process.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received a congratulatory phone call from Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid on Tuesday, following the successful conclusion of the Kurdistan Region’s parliamentary elections.
The elections, held on Sunday, saw 2,087,972 eligible voters from across four constituencies—Erbil, Duhok, Sulaimani, and Halabja—participate in the democratic process. The high voter turnout demonstrated the strong engagement of the people in shaping the future of the Kurdistan Region.
On Monday, the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) released preliminary results of the sixth round of the parliamentary elections. IHEC Chairman Omar Ahmed Mohammed, during a press briefing, emphasized the smooth and well-organized process, crediting extensive preparations for its success.
“The elections proceeded very well due to the thorough preparations that were made to ensure the success of the process,” Mohammed stated. He also revealed that over 2 million voters participated in the election, marking an impressive voter turnout of 72%. Of the total vote count, 99.63% of the results were announced on Tuesday, with the remaining portion delayed due to minor technical issues.
In total, 2,899,578 people were eligible to vote, with 2,087,972 citizens casting their ballots. The region’s 7,070 polling stations facilitated the voting process, accommodating both general and special voting categories.
The successful election has been hailed as a significant achievement for the Kurdistan Region, further solidifying its commitment to democratic governance.