US EditionIraqi PM-Led Coalition Tops Iraq Election with 46 Seats, Commission Says
Prime Minister Sudani's bloc secured 46 seats in the 329-member parliament with a 56.11% voter turnout as coalition talks begin amid regional and militia influences.
- On Monday, Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission confirmed the November 11 election results, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's Reconstruction and Development Coalition winning 46 seats in the 329-member parliament.
- Under Iraq's post-2003 power-sharing system, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani had sought a second term last week amid disillusioned young voters, while forming a government requires coalition agreements among Shia, Sunni and Kurdish parties.
- The commission reported that 99.07 per cent of polling stations had been counted, with over 12 million ballots cast and Kurdish parties winning 58 seats.
- Political groups have three days to submit appeals before the Federal Supreme Court ratifies the outcome, limiting the outgoing parliament and cabinet to urgent affairs; once ratified, the new parliament must convene within 15 days to elect a speaker.
- The United States welcomed the final results, and US Chargé d'Affaires Joshua Harris met Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Sunday, calling the elections 'orderly and secure' while discussing Mark Savaya's expected role.
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Iraq election commission announces final results, PM bloc winner
On Monday, Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) confirmed the results of the November 11 parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's Reconstruction and Development Coalition emerged as the largest single bloc; however, no party secured a majority. IHEC reported that 99.07 per cent of polling stations had been counted. The remaining 111 stations did not affect seat allocations. The commission received 102 comp…
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anews.com.trIraqi prime minister’s coalition tops parliamentary elections with 46 seats
Reconstruction and Development coalition followed by Progress party with 36 seats and State of Law coalition with 29 seats, according to electoral commission - Anadolu Ajansı
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The Straits TimesIraqi PM-led coalition tops Iraq election with 46 seats, commission says
(Reuters) -Iraq confirmed final election results on Monday, showing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s list came first with 46 seats in the 329-member parliament, the election commission said.A new government could still be months away amid wrangling to build a majority. (Reporting by Muayad Hameed Suadi; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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