Thirteen political parties and one political bloc have registered to Armenia's Central Election Commission (CEC) to participate in upcoming municipal elections in Yerevan. The CEC is due to complete the registration process by August 18 and publish voter lists afterward within three days. The vote in the elections to Yerevan’s Municipal Assembly is due on September 17. The ruling Civil Contract party is being led in the elections by current Yerevan Deputy Mayor Tigran Avinian. Former Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutian, who was removed from office by a vote of no confidence in December 2021 after falling out with the ruling party, has also announced his participation in the elections. To read the original story by RFE/Rl's Armenian Service, click here.
Thirteen Parties, One Political Bloc To Compete In Yerevan Municipal Polls
Yerevan City Hall (file photo)