IHEC Announces Preliminary Results for Kurdistan Regional Parliamentary Elections

21-10-2024 06:46

Peregraf

The Iraqi High Election Commission (IHEC) has released the preliminary results of the Kurdistan Regional parliamentary elections, revealing the total votes secured by key political parties across the four provinces of the Kurdistan Region: Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok, and Halabja.

According to the IHEC’s preliminary data, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has emerged as the dominant political force, securing a total of 809,199 votes across the region, with a particularly strong performance in Erbil and Duhok.

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) followed with 408,141 votes, with its highest support coming from Sulaymaniyah.

The New Generation Movement, known for its appeal to younger voters, garnered 290,991 votes, solidifying its presence in the political landscape, especially in Sulaymaniyah and Erbil.

Other parties also showed varying levels of support across the region:

- The Kurdistan Islamic Union obtained 116,941 votes, with balanced support between Sulaymaniyah and Duhok.

- Kurdistan Justice Group (Komal) received 64,710 votes.

- The National Stance Movement accumulated 55,775 votes.

- The People's Front gained 33,365 votes.

- Gorran secured 11,621 votes, marking its lowest electoral showing in recent years.

KDP:

  • Erbil: 345,824
  • Sulaymaniyah: 57,832
  • Duhok: 400,603
  • Halabja: 4,940
    Total: 809,199

PUK:

  • Erbil: 110,353
  • Sulaymaniyah: 256,813
  • Duhok: 28,445
  • Halabja: 12,530
    Total: 408,141

New Generation:

  • Erbil: 103,684
  • Sulaymaniyah: 136,131
  • Duhok: 46,444
  • Halabja: 4,732
    Total: 290,991

The Kurdistan Islamic Union:

  • Erbil: 24,065
  • Sulaymaniyah: 42,622
  • Duhok: 42,407
  • Halabja: 7,847
    Total: 116,941

Kurdistan Justice Group (Komal):

  • Erbil: 20,191
  • Sulaymaniyah: 36,627
  • Duhok: 3,677
  • Halabja: 4,215
    Total: 64,710

The National Stance Movement:

  • Erbil: 16,736
  • Sulaymaniyah: 29,346
  • Duhok: 8,410
  • Halabja: 1,283
    Total: 55,775

People's Front:

  • Erbil: 9,735
  • Sulaymaniyah: 20,300
  • Duhok: 2,605
  • Halabja: 725
    Total: 33,365

Gorran:

  • Erbil: 1,455
  • Sulaymaniyah: 9,721
  • Duhok: 248
  • Halabja: 197
    Total: 11,621