{"id":132050,"date":"2025-11-12T07:53:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T07:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=132050"},"modified":"2025-11-12T07:53:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T07:53:10","slug":"kdp-wins-over-1-million-votes-in-iraqs-parliamentary-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/132050\/","title":{"rendered":"KDP wins over 1 million votes in Iraq\u2019s parliamentary elections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) secured more than one million votes in Iraq\u2019s sixth parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results announced late on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) followed with over 535,000 votes, solidifying the two main Kurdish parties\u2019 dominance in the country\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iraq\u2019s Independent High Electoral Commission said the nationwide voter turnout exceeded 55 percent, marking a higher level of participation compared to previous years. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polls closed on Tuesday evening after a day of general voting across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 7,740 candidates, about a third of whom were women, competed for 329 parliamentary seats representing Iraq\u2019s 46 million citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only 75 independent candidates ran this year, with most participants aligned with large political parties or alliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Commission said preliminary results are expected within 48 hours, while final results will be announced next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iraq\u2019s parliamentary elections, the sixth since 2005, come amid persistent political and economic challenges, including public calls for reform and decentralization. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kurdish parties, especially the KDP and PUK, continue to play a decisive role in Baghdad\u2019s coalition politics, often shaping government formation and national policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The KDP, led by Masoud Barzani, traditionally dominates the Erbil and Duhok governorates, while the PUK, led by Bafel Talabani, holds strong influence in Sulaimaniyah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reporting by Abdelsalam Khoja<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Editing by Jwan Shekaki<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) secured more than one million votes in Iraq\u2019s sixth parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results announced late on Tuesday. 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