Iraq’s Electoral Preparations and Processes - Report No. 6 | ElecRep

Highlights for February

▪ IHEC further extends period for submission of candidacies and the registration of political coalitions.

▪ Biometric registration coverage reaches 62%, voter registration update continues until 31 March.

▪ IHEC organizes dialogue with representatives of political parties and alliances to intensify engagement with electoral stakeholders.

▪ Concept of operation being prepared for out of country voting (OCV) process.

▪ Discussions ongoing on the need for a fresh look at the electoral complaint adjudication process.

▪ Polling procedures and regulation up for review and finalization; MPs raise concerns about distribution of polling centers impacting on access and turnout of voters.

▪ UN electoral teams now deployed at all UNAMI regional hubs.