The IHEC has reported that over 28 million Iraqis are eligible to vote in the October 2025 elections. This increase reflects a rise from previous elections, with significant eligible voter numbers in Baghdad. Nearly one million new voters have reached the legal voting age, and election schedules must adhere to legal timeframes.
The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) of Iraq has announced that over 28 million citizens, accounting for approximately 60.7%, are eligible to vote in the forthcoming parliamentary elections, which are scheduled for October 2025. This marks a significant increase in the number of eligible voters compared to past elections.
Baghdad’s Rusafa district leads in the number of eligible voters, closely followed by Karkh, Maysan, Nineveh, Anbar, and Dhi Qar. In addition to this growth, the IHEC stated that nearly one million individuals born in 2007 have now reached the legal voting age of 18.
The IHEC emphasized that, in accordance with Iraq’s amended Election Law No. 12 of 2018, elections must be planned at least 45 days prior to the conclusion of the current legislative term. To provide context, the number of eligible voters was 25,139,375 in the 2021 elections and 24,352,253 in the 2018 elections.
In summary, the IHEC has confirmed that over 28 million Iraqis are eligible to vote in the upcoming October 2025 elections, a notable rise from previous years. Key districts such as Rusafa have the highest voter counts. The inclusion of almost one million new eligible voters who reached adulthood this year signifies a growing electorate, reinforcing Iraq’s commitment to democratic processes and adherence to regulatory timelines for elections.
Original Source: shafaq.com
