General Background | FACT SHEET #1 | Iraq Elections 2021

General Background

When and where will the elections be held?

What is the legal framework?

How will women be represented?

How many electoral constituencies are there across the country?

What is the electoral system in Iraq?

Who qualifies to vote?

What are the eligibility criteria for candidates?

What is the process for nominating, vetting and certifying candidates?

How many candidates are running?

How will the candidates appear on the ballots?

When does the electoral campaign start and end?

How many different ballots will be used on election day?

How does special voting differ from general voting?

Will internally displaced persons (IDPs) be able to vote?

How many voters are registered for the upcoming election?

How and when was voter registration conducted?

Can voters still register to vote in the 10 October 2021 election?

Which documents will a voter need on election day to be able to vote?

What is the difference between the electronic and biometric voter cards?

How is recruitment of polling staff being done?

What technologies will be used during voting?

What is the process for casting ballots?

How will the ballots be counted?

How many polling centres and polling stations will be open on election day?

When will polling centres be set up?

How many poll workers will work on election day?

What procurement activities are planned?

Who undertakes the procurement of electoral goods and services for the elections?