The IHEC announced that over 28 million Iraqis (60.7%) are eligible to vote in the October 2025 parliamentary elections. The number of eligible voters has grown, with Baghdad’s Rusafa district leading. Recent statistics show nearly one million new voters have turned 18. The 2021 elections had 25 million eligible voters, showing a positive increase.
The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) of Iraq has announced that over 28 million Iraqis, accounting for 60.7% of the population, are eligible to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections set for October 2025. This increase demonstrates a notable rise in eligible voters across the nation.
In its latest statistics, IHEC revealed that the Rusafa district in Baghdad holds the highest number of eligible voters, with significant numbers also found in Karkh, Maysan, Nineveh, Anbar, and Dhi Qar. Additionally, nearly one million Iraqis born in 2007 have recently reached the legal voting age of 18, contributing to this increase.
The IHEC emphasized the importance of adhering to Iraq’s amended Election Law No. 12 of 2018, which mandates scheduling parliamentary elections at least 45 days before the end of the current legislative term. Comparatively, the number of eligible voters was 25,139,375 in the 2021 elections and 24,352,253 in 2018, highlighting a positive trend in voter eligibility.
In conclusion, the IHEC has reported that more than 28 million Iraqis are now eligible to vote in the impending parliamentary elections. The rise in voter eligibility, particularly due to new voters reaching the age of 18, reflects an active engagement in the democratic process. Furthermore, adherence to the amended electoral laws will ensure timely scheduling of future elections.
Original Source: shafaq.com
