IHEC Reports Over 28 Million Iraqis Eligible to Vote in 2025 Elections
More than 28 million Iraqis are eligible to vote in the forthcoming elections in October 2025, as announced by the IHEC. This represents a 60.7% eligibility rate, with the Rusafa district noted for the highest numbers. Recent statistics show an increase since the 2021 elections and highlight the arrival of new voters reaching the legal voting age.
The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) of Iraq has announced that over 28 million citizens, representing 60.7% of the population, are eligible to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for October 2025. This marks a significant increase in the number of eligible voters compared to previous elections.
According to the latest statistics, the Rusafa district in Baghdad has the highest number of eligible voters, followed by the districts of Karkh, Maysan, Nineveh, Anbar, and Dhi Qar. Notably, approximately one million Iraqis born in 2007 have reached the legal voting age of 18 and will be eligible to participate.
The IHEC has emphasized that parliamentary elections must occur at least 45 days before the conclusion of the current legislative term, in accordance with the amended Election Law No. 12 of 2018. For context, the eligible voter count for the 2021 elections was 25,139,375, while the count for the 2018 elections was 24,352,253.
In summary, Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission has confirmed that over 28 million citizens are eligible to vote in the 2025 parliamentary elections, reflecting a considerable increase in voter eligibility. Key districts have been identified as having the highest numbers, and significant legislative stipulations regarding the election timeline have been reiterated. The growth in eligible voters, including new young voters, underscores a dynamic demographic shift in the electorate.
Original Source: shafaq.com
