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5 hours ago
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+21M Iraqis update voter data ahead of elections
Shafaq News/ Over 21 million Iraqi citizens have updated their voter information ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced on Thursday. According to a document released by the Commission, 21,147,292 Iraqis had updated their biometric data between March 25 and June 4. Baghdad topped the list with nearly 3.5 million updates across its al-Karkh and al-Rusafa districts, followed by Nineveh with more than 2 million. Voter registration and biometric data updates will continue until June 15 in preparation for the November 11 parliamentary elections, with over 29 million Iraqis eligible to vote.
Shafaq News
3 days ago
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Iraq's Anti-Corruption pledges close monitoring of campaign finances
Shafaq News/ Iraq's anti-corruption chief on Monday warned against the misuse of public funds in electoral campaigns, as the country gears up for parliamentary elections in November. During a meeting with officials from the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), Mohammed Ali al-Lami, head of the Federal Commission of Integrity, announced plans to deploy field teams in Baghdad and other provinces. These teams will work in coordination with IHEC to monitor the electoral process and ensure that state resources are not exploited for political purposes. Al-Lami also emphasized that individuals with criminal convictions who have benefited from the General Amnesty Law are ineligible to run in the upcoming elections. He called on electoral authorities to require party leaders and founders to submit financial disclosure statements, 'underscoring the commission's intent to closely monitor party funding sources and spending in accordance with Iraqi law.'
Shafaq News
25-05-2025
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Erbil's IHEC opens candidate registration for November elections
2025-05-25T08:47:28+00:00 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, the Independent High Electoral Commission's (IHEC) office in Erbil opened candidate registration for the upcoming parliamentary elections set for November 11, with applications accepted from May 25 through June 24. Marwan Mohammed, head of the Erbil office, announced the launch during a press conference, highlighting that this cycle will rely entirely on a digital registration system. Eligibility requirements include Iraqi citizenship, a minimum age of 30 at the time of registration, legal competence, and possession of a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Individuals with criminal convictions, members of the security forces, judges, and current or former electoral commission staff are barred from running. Mohammed also clarified that candidates may file in any electoral district nationwide, regardless of birthplace or residency.
Shafaq News
24-05-2025
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IHEC: +29 million Iraqis eligible to vote in elections
Shafaq News/ Voter registration and biometric data updates will continue through June 15 as part of preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for November 11, Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced on Saturday. While 1,079 registration centers remain open across the country, operating daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including weekends and holidays, IHEC spokesperson Jumana al-Ghalai told Shafaq News that over 29 million Iraqis are currently eligible to vote, but the final count will depend on the ongoing data verification process. Al-Ghalai highlighted that under Election Law No. 12 of 2018, biometric voter cards are mandatory to participate in the election, noting, 'So far, 1,508,189 citizens have updated their records.' She further clarified that IHEC has dispatched mobile teams to public institutions, organized awareness campaigns, and rolled out nationwide media outreach across TV, radio, and digital platforms urging voters to verify their information.
Shafaq News
24-05-2025
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IHEC unveils candidacy rules for Iraq's 2025 elections
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) released the official framework for candidate registration and approval ahead of the parliamentary elections set for November 11, 2025. According to the IHEC, the updated system defines the application process, required documents, and legal standards under Law No. 3 of 2025, which governs candidacy for the Council of Representatives. To boost voter participation, the Board of Commissioners earlier approved an extension of the voter registration period, now running through June 15. While Iraq has 29 million eligible voters—including citizens born in 2005 and 2006—only 21 million have completed the required biometric registration so far.
