Iraqi Forces, Displaced People Vote Early Ahead of Election
Iraqi security forces and thousands of internally displaced people began voting early on November 9, ahead of the nation’s scheduled parliamentary election on November 11, 2025. According to Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission, polls were opened for roughly 1.3 million security officers, who will be engaged in election day duties. Additionally, over 26,500 displaced people were eligible to vote in this early ballot. This parliamentary election is Iraq’s sixth since 2003 and sees more than 7,740 candidates, with a third being women, vying for seats in the 329-member parliament. The revived electoral law is expected to favour larger parties, though 75 independents are competing for a place. Analysts express concern about possible low voter turnout, reflecting a trend of voter apathy since Iraq’s 2003 transition from dictatorship. Influential Shiite leaders and former prime ministers are expected to play key roles, […]
