Initial turnout in Iraq’s parliamentary election on Sunday was 41%, the electoral commission said. Total turnout was 44.5% in the last election in 2018. The electoral commission said early on Monday the lowest turnout was in Baghdad, with between 31% and 34%. Two electoral commission officials told Reuters on Sunday ...
Iraqis are voting on Sunday in a general election being held several months early under a new law. At least 167 parties and more than 3,200 candidates are competing for 329 seats in parliament, according to the election commission. Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi told reporters as he cast his ballot: ...