Iraq’s High Electoral Commission announced that local elections will be held on January 19, 2026, in 13 Iraqi provinces. The move is part of government preparations to hold free and fair elections following a period of political stability in the country.
The commission said the elections would cover all provinces, including conflict areas, and stressed the importance of participation by all segments of society in the democratic process.
The commission also said the “local elections” would be held under the recently approved new election law, which aims to increase transparency and broaden public participation.
A commission official said the “local elections” represented an important step toward strengthening democracy in Iraq, allowing citizens to choose their representatives on local councils.
The announcement comes amid growing calls for early elections as the government faces economic and political challenges.
Officials said the elections would take place under international supervision to ensure their integrity, stressing the need to take all necessary measures to protect the electoral process.
They also stressed that the commission would continue making all necessary logistical and technical arrangements to ensure the elections take place on schedule, in cooperation with the relevant authorities.
In another statement, the official said the “local elections” would help strengthen political stability and improve economic conditions in Iraq, as enabling citizens to choose their representatives would bolster their confidence in the political process.
A number of observers praised the move, saying it reflected the government’s desire to strengthen democracy and build a state based on the rule of law that respects citizens’ rights and responds to their demands. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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