More than 28 million Iraqis are eligible to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections in October 2025, according to the Independent High Electoral Commission. This marks a significant increase from previous elections, with notably high numbers in Baghdad’s Rusafa district. The legal voting age has also risen, with around one million newly eligible voters from the 2007 birth cohort.
The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has announced that over 28 million Iraqis, representing 60.7% of the population, are eligible to vote in the forthcoming parliamentary elections set for October 2025. This statistic highlights an increase in the number of eligible voters compared to previous elections. Notably, Baghdad’s Rusafa district has recorded the highest number of eligible voters.
The IHEC also noted that approximately one million Iraqis who were born in 2007 have now attained the legal voting age of 18. Furthermore, under Iraq’s amended Election Law No. 12 of 2018, parliamentary elections are mandated to be scheduled at least 45 days prior to the expiration of the current legislative term.
For context, the number of eligible voters in the 2021 elections was recorded at 25,139,375, while in the 2018 elections, the count was 24,352,253. This increasing trend in eligible voter numbers signifies a growing engagement among the Iraqi populace regarding political participation.
In conclusion, the announcement by IHEC reflects a significant rise in the number of eligible voters in Iraq, emphasizing a growing civic engagement ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in October 2025. The increase from previous election cycles and the legal obligations under the amended Electoral Law underscore the importance of timely electoral processes. This development bodes well for Iraq’s democratic practices, as more citizens are stepping into their roles as voters.
Original Source: shafaq.com
