IHEC dismisses rumors of candidate registration reopening ahead of Iraq's November elections

Iraq's electoral body has insisted that the registration period for Iraq's parliamentary elections in November will remain closed, coming as speculation that Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr now wishes to participate in the poll have created rumors implying the contrary.

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Iraq’s electoral body warns voters against selling biometric cards

Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has warned that selling or buying biometric voter cards ahead of November parliamentary elections is illegal and pointless given that fingerprint and facial recognition systems are employed at polling centers.

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Abadi’s alliance says will not field candidates for Iraq’s elections

The alliance stressed the need to reform the electoral process, calling for “free and fair voting.”

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Candidate registration for Iraqi elections to close Thursday: IHEC

Iraq’s election commission said that Thursday is the last day for candidates to register for the 2025 parliamentary elections, with there being no further extensions.

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Iraq continues elections preparations amid regional escalations

Iraq’s electoral body confirmed it is moving ahead with preparations for November’s parliamentary elections, saying the Iran-Israel conflict will not affect the timeline.

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Sadr prohibits using his, his family’s name in elections

Influential Shiite cleric and leader of the National Shiite Movement Muqtada al-Sadr is one of the main players in the Iraqi political scene who has announced that he will be sitting out the November polls.

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Over 260,000 voters update biometrics in Kurdistan Region 

An additional 1.6 million Iraqis have updated their biometric information ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for November 11.

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Iraq’s PMF demands members acquire multiple voting cards

The PMF members are obliged to collect dozens of cards, even if they had to purchase them, or risk getting fired

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KDP criticizes PUK decision to enter elections in Nineveh with Arab parties

A KDP official said the alliance risks splitting the Kurdish vote, while a senior PUK official claimed the move works in favor of the Kurds in the province

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