A woman shows a victory sign after a campaign rally in early June.

Iran Election Blog

June 10, 2013 09:27 GMT Updated June 13, 2013 04:43 GMT

On June 14, Iranians head to the polls in the country's first presidential election since the contested vote in 2009, the aftermath of which saw hundreds of thousands of protesters take to the streets to demonstrate against the results. Here, RFE/RL editors will compile some of the best tidbits from the last few days of the campaign, including comments sent by Iranians to RFE/RL's Radio Farda.

04:00 14.6.2013

The polls are open:

Iran state TV: Polling stations open to voters who will decide successor to Ahmadinejad: http://t.co/d8y6Q7qH1P -CC
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 14, 2013

04:03 14.6.2013

Man in Tehran tells me he will not vote: "When did my vote matter? [Authorities] have already decided who will be the president." #Iran
— Golnaz Esfandiari (@GEsfandiari) June 14, 2013

Woman in Tehran tells me she will vote for Rohani in #Iranelection today: "We have no other choice." #Iran
— Golnaz Esfandiari (@GEsfandiari) June 14, 2013

Another woman in Tehran tells me she's still undecided. "My family and friends tell me to vote. I feel hopeless." #Iran #Iranelection
— Golnaz Esfandiari (@GEsfandiari) June 14, 2013

04:29 14.6.2013

The latest from the IPOS polling organization shows Rohani in the lead, but a lot of "undecideds" -- "Scenarios: Rohani And Ghalibaf Go to Runoff or Rohani Wins" [LINK]

14:13 14.6.2013

This blog is no longer being updated (it was only for run-up to the vote) -- please go here for the latest updates from Iran.

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