During the local government elections held on October 25, Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs received 35 reports of alleged violations. The reports are currently under review.
Materials concerning five cases involving indications of possible offenses were forwarded to the preliminary investigative body:
Violation of voting secrecy — 1 case;
Obstruction of the exercise of rights or fulfillment of obligations by persons participating in elections or referendums — 1 case;
Voting more than once or on behalf of another person — 3 cases.
Regarding the activities carried out by the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Migration and Citizenship Service:
On election day, 277 people submitted applications for inclusion in supplementary voter lists and received the relevant certificates, while another 100 applications were rejected.
A total of 172 people received temporary identity documents (Form 9) issued for participation in the elections.
The Call Center operating under the Ministry’s Migration and Citizenship Service received 22 calls concerning the organization and conduct of the elections.
The Ministry’s mobile service office provided consultations to 14 citizens, while 230 citizens received consultations at the offices of the Migration and Citizenship Service.
Local government elections were held in 21 communities across the Republic of Armenia on October 25. According to figures presented by the minister, a total of 188,514 citizens participated in the elections.
The Civil Contract party won in most communities, except Stepanavan, where the Business Party received the largest share of votes.
