Armenian parliamentary elections: LIVE PHOTO / VIDEO / UPDATED

09:58

The Central Election Commission of Armenia has completed the count of votes from all 2,005 polling stations, according to Armenian media.

The main competing political forces received the following share of the vote:

▪️ Civil Contract Party – 49.81%
▪️ Strong Armenia Bloc – 23.29%
▪️ Armenia Bloc – 9.94%
▪️ Prosperous Armenia Party – 4%

A total of 1,476,916 voters took part in the election. Parliamentary elections were held in Armenia on June 7, with 16 parties and two blocs competing.

09:06

As of 9:00 a.m., election authorities had processed results from 1,964 of the country's 2,005 polling stations, bringing the vote count close to completion, Armenian media reports.

According to the latest figures, the Civil Contract Party is leading the race with 49.82% of the vote. The Strong Armenia Bloc is in second place with 23.35%, followed by the Armenia Bloc with 9.94%.

The Prosperous Armenia Party has secured 3.97% of the vote, according to the preliminary results.

08:33

Armenia’s Central Election Commission has released vote-counting results from approximately 95% of polling stations nationwide.

According to results from 1,924 of the country’s 2,005 polling stations, covering 1,394,682 ballots, the ruling Civil Contract party is leading with 50.04% of the vote, receiving 689,675 ballots.

The Strong Armenia alliance is in second place with 23.33%, followed by the Armenia Alliance with 9.85% and the Prosperous Armenia party with 3.98%.

The remaining ballots are expected to be counted as the commission continues to finalize the preliminary results.

08:07

As of 08:00, results from 1,878 of Armenia’s 2,005 polling stations had been processed, according to the latest preliminary election data.

The ruling Civil Contract party remained in first place with 50.25% of the vote.

The Strong Armenia alliance followed with 23.31%, while the Armenia Alliance was third with 9.78%.

The Prosperous Armenia party ranked fourth, receiving 4.02% of the vote.

06:59

Armenia’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has published preliminary voting results as of 06:30, with data received from 1,296 of the country’s 2,006 polling stations and 55.95% of ballots processed.

The ruling Civil Contract party is leading with 50.86% of the vote, having received 414,608 ballots, according to Armenian media.

Strong Armenia is in second place with 23.19% (189,050 votes), while the Armenia Alliance ranks third with 9.6% (78,275 votes).

They are followed by the Prosperous Armenia party with 4.1% (33,417 votes) and the Wings of Unity party with 2.3% (18,720 votes).

01:46

Armenia’s Central Election Commission has processed results from 314 polling stations, with the ruling Civil Contract party holding a clear lead.

According to preliminary data, Civil Contract has secured 54.87% of the vote, followed by Strong Armenia with 22.08%. The Armenia Alliance is in third place with 8.37%, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

The Central Election Commission is expected to announce preliminary election results at 10:00 a.m. local time.

00:20

According to the first data from the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Armenia, based on results from 110 polling stations, the ruling Civil Contract party of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is leading with 57.14%, or 11,073 votes.

This is shown by the online scoreboard of the Armenian CEC.

The Strong Armenia bloc of businessman Samvel Karapetyan is in second place with 21.43%, or 4,152 votes, followed by the Armenia bloc of former President Robert Kocharyan with 8.21%, or 1,590 votes, and the Prosperous Armenia party of businessman Gagik Tsarukyan with 5.1%, or 988 votes.

Voter turnout in the elections stood at 58.97%.

23:04, June 7

According to Infocom, the preliminary results of the vote in Armenia at this stage are as follows:

Civil Contract (Pashinyan) – 70.4%

Strong Armenia (Karapetyan) – 17.1%

Armenia Alliance (Kocharyan + Dashnaktsutyun) – 6.8%

Prosperous Armenia (Tsarukyan) – 3.5%

21:25

Voter turnout in Armenia’s parliamentary elections exceeded 58%

As of 20:00 local time, voter turnout in Armenia’s parliamentary elections stood at 58.97%. According to the Central Election Commission, 1,476,597 people took part in the vote.

21:08

Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party, headed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, is leading the country’s parliamentary elections with 56.7% of the vote, according to exit poll data.

According to the party-affiliated online outlet Civic News, cited by Caliber.Az, the figures reflect preliminary results gathered through exit polling.

The data indicates that the Strong Armenia party, linked to Russian businessman of Armenian origin Samvel Karapetyan, is in second place with 17.5% of the vote.

The Central Election Commission of Armenia has not yet released the official election results.

20:03

Polling stations in Armenia’s parliamentary elections have closed nationwide, marking the end of voting across the country.

According to Armenian media cited by Caliber.Az, electoral procedures will continue for those still present at polling locations at the moment of closure, allowing voters already in line within station premises to cast their ballots.

Throughout the day, Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee reported the detention of several dozen individuals associated with opposition forces. These individuals are suspected of committing pre-election offences, according to the authorities.

Voter participation figures released earlier indicated that, as of 17:00, turnout had reached 48.92%, with a total of 1,224,957 citizens having voted.

Following the closure of polling stations, the vote-counting process has commenced across the country, as election officials begin tabulating the results.

19:55

Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee has reported uncovering a new alleged case of voter bribery, outlining a scheme involving promises made to Armenian citizens living abroad.

According to the investigation, supporters of the “Strong Armenia” bloc, acting in coordination with other individuals, allegedly approached a married couple—Armenian nationals residing in Russia—with an offer tied to the upcoming National Assembly elections. The couple’s sons had been convicted in the Russian Federation on charges of drug possession, Caliber.Az reports.

Investigators state that the individuals promised to facilitate both the release of the sons and their transfer to Armenia. In return, the couple was expected to cast their votes in favour of the “Strong Armenia” bloc and to encourage additional voters to do the same.

Authorities have launched a criminal case in connection with the allegations. Several suspects have already been detained, and law enforcement bodies have carried out the necessary procedural steps as part of the investigation.

The Anti-Corruption Committee confirmed that the preliminary investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to establish the full scope of the case.

19:53

Armenia’s Investigative Committee has reported the detention of a trusted representative of the “Strong Armenia” bloc, identified as A. H.

As reported by Caliber.Az, according to the agency, A. H. instructed a group of individuals to vote for a political force under a specific number on the ballot paper.

He was detained by officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the basis of reasonable suspicion of committing a crime.

A criminal case has been initiated under Part 1 of Article 210 of Armenia’s Criminal Code (“Obstruction of the exercise of electoral rights, as well as the exercise of rights or duties of persons participating in elections”).

A preliminary investigation is ongoing.

19:06

The Head of the Office of the Prime Minister of Armenia and a member of the Civil Contract party board, Arayik Harutyunyan, has called on citizens to take more active part in the parliamentary elections.

As reported by Caliber.Az, Harutyunyan made the statement during a press conference held at the headquarters of the Civil Contract party.

“We call on citizens to be more active in participating in the elections in the coming hours, and I am confident that after 20:00, when the election results are summed up, we will once again record that democracy in Armenia has taken another step forward, and our institutions are functioning much better than, for example, five years ago,” Harutyunyan said.

18:58

The Chair of Georgia’s Central Election Commission has highly praised the preparations for the elections in Armenia, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

“Based on meetings with international organisations and observers, it can be said that a great deal of work has been carried out in preparation for the elections, and we hope this will yield results – that the elections will be well organised, professional and transparent. I wish success to the electoral administration,” said Giorgi Kalandarishvili.

He added that Georgian observers are monitoring all stages of the elections: “The observers will present their recommendations to the electoral administration of Armenia.”

It should be noted that voter turnout in Armenia’s parliamentary elections stood at 48.92% as of 17:00.

18:46

The Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia has reported the exposure and neutralisation of a criminal vote-buying scheme.

According to the agency, as reported by Caliber.Az, around 45 citizens were involved in the vote-buying scheme, with a total amount of 7.5 million drams (more than $20,000).

As part of the case, seven people have been arrested.

18:06

As of 17:00, voter turnout in Armenia’s parliamentary elections stood at 48.92%, the country’s Central Election Commission (CEC) reported.

According to the Armenian CEC, as cited by Caliber.Az, turnout has been significantly higher than in the previous parliamentary elections held in June 2021, when voter turnout at 17:00 stood at 38.17%.

17:55

By 17:00, Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said it had received 57 reports of possible violations during the parliamentary elections.

Among them were 19 allegations of double voting, 15 reports of breaches of ballot secrecy, 2 cases of obstruction of voting rights, as well as one case each involving alleged vote-buying and carrying a weapon, Caliber.Az reports via Armenian media.

According to the ministry, 14 individuals have been detained as part of ongoing checks and investigative procedures.

17:50

The Central Election Commission of Armenia has released voter turnout figures by region for the parliamentary elections.

According to the CEC, the highest level of participation was recorded in the Syunik Province, followed by the Tavush Province, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

The lowest turnout was reported in the Armavir Province, the commission added.

17:39

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has voted in the parliamentary elections.

The Armenian leader cast his ballot at one of the polling stations in the capital Yerevan, Caliber.Az reports per Armenian media.

17:36

A senior Armenian government representative, Arusyak Julhakyan, has stated that the logic of post-election processes only emerges in cases of electoral fraud.

According to her, since 2018 the country has “closed the page of electoral falsification,” and in conditions of fair voting, post-election developments are not possible, Caliber.Az reports via Armenian media.

“Of course, a few people may decide that they need to take to the streets, but this cannot in any way generate any process, because in society there cannot be a perception that the elections have been falsified,” Julhakyan said.

At the same time, she noted that some opposition forces are demonstrating readiness to accept the will of voters and “reconcile themselves with the results of the vote.”

“I think that today another opposition leader — the Kaluga oligarch Samvel Karapetyan — has already spoken in a tone of retreat. And it seems they have come to terms with the idea that the people’s vote and the people’s choice must be respected. In all other cases, post-election processes may occur, but there can also be a counter-reaction to post-election processes,” she added.

Earlier, Russian-Armenian businessman and leader of the “Strong Armenia” party, Samvel Karapetyan, stated that the outcome of the elections depends solely on the decision of the people. He noted that the likelihood of the current authorities winning is, in his view, low, but said that in the event of a different result he would also accept the voters’ choice.

17:23

The head of the Armenian Prime Minister’s Office and board member of the Civil Contract Party, Arayik Harutyunyan, has called on citizens to participate more actively in the ongoing parliamentary elections.

“We call on citizens to participate more actively in the elections in the coming hours, and I am confident that after 20:00, when the election results are summarized, we will once again note that democracy in Armenia has taken another step forward, and our institutions are functioning much better than, for example, five years ago,” he said during a press conference at the headquarters of the Civil Contract Party.

17:04

Since April 2026 and as of 15:00 on June 7, Armenia’s Investigative Committee has opened 117 criminal cases related to election-related offences, according to Armenian media.

Criminal prosecution has been initiated against 86 individuals, the authorities said.

According to the agency, the cases include charges related to obstructing electoral rights and the work of election commissions, coercion in campaigning or obstruction of campaigning, repeat voting or voting on behalf of another person, violation of ballot secrecy, and obstruction of public rallies.

Investigations are also underway into cases involving concealment of information, receiving and giving electoral bribes, as well as violations of the ban on charitable activities during election periods.

Nine criminal cases involving 16 individuals have already been submitted to court. As part of the investigations, around 1,200 people have been questioned and approximately 280 searches have been conducted.

16:52

The head of the Armenian Prime Minister’s Office Arayik Harutyunyan has alleged that those involved in election fraud typically prepare related processes in advance, while leaving the actual distribution of bribes until the final days and hours before voting, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

“You have heard dozens of audio recordings that served as grounds for arrests and detentions. And if I am not mistaken, several dozen cases have already been initiated. There are about 200 detained individuals. And essentially, if you compare all these figures, it shows that your claim that we left everything to the last moment and that law enforcement is acting at the last moment does not correspond to reality.

Such statements are also made by political opponents, because it is obvious that both the atmosphere and the sociological surveys we had and still have indicate that their position is not favorable. And their rhetoric, which is especially present in recent days, shows that they are trying to find grounds for their defeat in this entire flow of propaganda disinformation.

And the scale is, in fact, large, because it appears that those involved in this process have more money and have allocated more funds, and not only them, but also some other foreign forces,” Arutyunyan stated.

16:48

Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has expressed support for limiting voting rights in national elections for citizens who have been living abroad for extended periods.

While acknowledging its legality, Mirzoyan challenged the political legitimacy of such participation,Caliber.Az reports per Armenian media.

“From a legal standpoint, this is normal. <...> And it is possible — to live in another country for several years, then come for a few hours, vote and leave. But from a political point of view, this is very irresponsible, it is about the art of ‘not caring about all of us’, and such people cannot be understood,” he told journalists.

He added that national legislation is continuously subject to revision and improvement. “The Electoral Code, I am confident, will need improvement,” Mirzoyan said.

16:39

Three people have been detained on suspicion of offering pre-election bribes and transferred to the Shirak regional department of the Criminal Police, Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs announced.

According to the ministry, on June 7 it received a report that representatives of a campaign headquarters of one political force were distributing bribes near a polling station in the city of Gyumri, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

Police operational units were immediately dispatched to the scene, where three suspects were detained on suspicion of vote-buying. Authorities also reported that voter lists were discovered during the operation.

Investigations into the circumstances of the case are ongoing.

16:31

Head of the Prime Minister’s office of Armenia Arayik Harutyunyan stated that the government generally views the conduct of the parliamentary elections positively.

“We also note that some colleagues and some media outlets are creating excessive hype around the elections — we know their objectives,” he added, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

He noted that most of the reported signals are not based on facts, while authorities are responding in cases where violations are confirmed.

“In all those cases where there are real facts, both we and law enforcement are reacting accordingly,” Harutyunyan stressed.

15:55

Daniel Ioannisyan, a representative of the Independent Observer coalition and the Union of Informed Citizens public organization, has alleged that an election observer from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) engaged in direct political campaigning during the country’s parliamentary elections.

Ioannisyan described the incident as potentially unprecedented, claiming that the observer publicly endorsed a political force through posts on Facebook, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

“We witnessed an incident that is probably without precedent. I do not recall any observer from the CIS — that is, an international observer — who has directly campaigned on their Facebook page, openly supporting one of the political forces participating in the election,” Ioannisyan said.

He added that the matter had been formally reported to Armenia’s Central Election Commission (CEC), with a request to review the observer’s accreditation status. Ioannisyan expressed hope that the commission would act swiftly in examining the complaint.

15:16

Turnout in Armenia’s parliamentary elections has reached 33.84% as of 14:00, the country’s Central Election Commission announced.

“For comparison, in the previous parliamentary elections held in June 2021, turnout at the same time was 26.82%,” the Central Election Commission added.

15:05

Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan expressed confidence that relations with Russia will normalize after the parliamentary elections.

He said that “emotions were simply running high,” adding that from the following day, Armenia would be able to discuss emerging issues with Russian partners, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

Grigoryan also noted that the Armenian government is not currently considering a referendum on the country’s membership in the Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union.

He reiterated the official position that Armenia intends to maintain participation in both frameworks, stating that the country will continue to balance its engagement “as long as it is possible.”

14:55

Armenia’s Defence Minister Suren Papikyan commented on the decision regarding military training exercises for citizens arriving from Russia to take part in the country’s parliamentary elections.

He stated that Armenian citizens who are liable for military service and travel from abroad to vote have not only rights but also obligations toward the country, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

When asked whether relevant instructions had already been issued by the Ministry of Defence leadership or Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Papikyan replied: “We are on vacation.”

Papikyan himself also participated in the parliamentary vote, casting his ballot at one of the polling stations.

14:50

The office of the “Strong Armenia” party in the city of Gyumri has been surrounded by masked individuals, the party’s spokesperson Marianna Kagramanyan confirmed.

At present, there is no official information regarding the reasons for the incident or the identity of the people gathered outside the office.

14:45

By 14:00, Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said it had received 29 reports of possible violations during the parliamentary elections.

The ministry noted six cases of alleged double voting and five cases of breaches of voting secrecy, Caliber.Az reports via Armenian media.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia, six individuals have been detained as part of ongoing investigative measures linked to the reported incidents.

14:32

One parliamentary candidate in Armenia has been declared wanted, while authorities are seeking the arrest of a total of 12 individuals, the country’s Anti-Corruption Committee announced.

“Eleven motions have already been approved, while another suspect accused of obstructing the electoral process has not yet been located,” Tsovak Mnatsakanyan, a senior prosecutor with the Department for Oversight of Pre-Trial Proceedings, told a press conference, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

14:30

Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan took part in voting in Armenia’s parliamentary elections.

He cast his ballot in the city of Ijevan, the hometown of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Caliber.Az reports via Armenian media.

Earlier, a court ordered Galstanyan's release from custody and placed him under house arrest.

14:19

Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has voted in the country’s parliamentary elections.

14:13

Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee has revealed alleged voter bribery schemes in the country’s Ararat Province.

According to Caliber.Az, citing Armenian media, a supporter of the Prosperous Armenia Party, acting together with several other individuals, offered bribes to a number of voters in exchange for supporting the party in the parliamentary elections.

A criminal investigation has been launched in connection with the case. Authorities said that around ten people have been arrested, while searches and other investigative measures have also been carried out.

14:11

Edmon Marukyan, leader of the “Bright” Armenia party, took part in voting in the country’s parliamentary elections.

Marukyan said that, based on his observations, voter turnout appeared to be relatively high, adding that he could not recall seeing such active participation by voters in previous elections, Caliber.Az reports via Armenian media.

He also stated that his main expectation from the vote is a return to a calm and stable political environment without upheaval.

13:59

Armenia’s Investigative Committee has reported the detention of a representative of the Strong Armenia alliance, which is associated with Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan.

According to Armenian media, an individual identified as A.S. allegedly attempted to vote twice at polling station 20/56 in the Geghamasar community of the Gegharkunik Province region.

Authorities said the violation was detected by the voter identification system, after which the individual was detained.

A criminal case has been opened in connection with the incident.

13:56

Armenian Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan said that around 1,000 voters in the country are currently under house arrest, with approximately 500 of them expressing a desire to participate in the parliamentary elections.

According to the minister, as of 13:00, roughly half of those voters had already cast their ballots. She noted that penitentiary service officers are accompanying the individuals to polling stations, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

Responding to a question about whether the detention of opposition figures could affect the fairness of the elections, Galyan said that “law enforcement agencies must respond to every crime, because it is crime itself that casts a shadow over the integrity of the elections.”

13:51

Armenian citizens received calls and messages from foreign phone numbers and email addresses containing false information about alleged bombs placed at several polling stations.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia stated that the reports were received during the parliamentary elections taking place in the country today, June 7.

Following checks by law enforcement authorities, it was established that the information was untrue and constituted false reports.

13:41

Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan took part in voting in the country’s parliamentary elections.

The speaker said he had cast his ballot for “a peaceful and prosperous country,” Caliber.Az reports per Armenian media.

Simonyan also stated that he does not expect any post-election developments or unrest following the vote.

13:32

Gurgen Simonyan, the Meritocratic Party’s candidate for prime minister of Armenia, said the political force is prepared for any outcome of the parliamentary elections.

He added that the party remains optimistic about its prospects and believes it has a chance to achieve a strong result in the vote, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

13:04

Armenia’s Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan, together with his wife and children, voted on June 7 in the elections to the National Assembly at polling station 4/41, located in Yerevan’s Alexander Shirvanzade Primary School No. 21.

“I voted for sovereignty, democracy, stability, as well as the development of the Republic of Armenia,” Grigoryan told journalists after casting his ballot, Caliber.Az reports via Armenian media.

According to the chair of precinct election commission 4/41, voter turnout has been relatively active.

“As of 11:00, 230 out of 1,915 voters had cast their ballots. At the moment, no violations have been recorded at the polling station,” he said.

12:29

The chairman of the Prosperous Armenia party, Gagik Tsarukyan, has voted in the elections.

According to Armenian media, he cast his ballot at a polling station in Kotayk province.

12:22

Turnout in Armenia’s ongoing parliamentary elections is expected, according to observers, to exceed the level recorded in 2021.

Head of the CIS Observer Mission Headquarters Evgeny Kozyak said that turnout in 2021 stood at over 49% and that a higher figure is anticipated in the current vote, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

He also noted that elections in Armenia are generally conducted in an organised and orderly manner.

12:05

As of 11:00, a total of 362,657 citizens had cast their votes in Armenia’s elections.

The figure was reported by Caliber.Az, citing Armenian media.

11:47

The Russian oligarch Samvel Karapetyan, a parliamentary candidate from the “Strong Armenia” bloc who is currently under house arrest, has voted in Armenia’s parliamentary elections.

Karapetyan arrived at a polling station in Yerevan accompanied by his daughter and security personnel.

The businessman stated that he and his team could not be intimidated. Karapetyan also claimed that more than 100 supporters of his political force had been detained on June 6–7.

11:21

Arman Tatoyan, leader of the “Wings of Unity” party and a candidate for Armenia’s prime minister, has participated in the country’s parliamentary elections.

Tatoyan described the elections as historic, according to foreign media.

He stated that the Armenian people are deciding their future and urged citizens not to miss this opportunity.

The former ombudsman also said that he and his team intend to do everything possible to prevent possible violations during the electoral process.

11:16

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has said he expects a high voter turnout in the country’s ongoing parliamentary elections, citing what he described as strong public engagement during the campaign period.

Speaking to journalists after casting his ballot at a polling station, Mirzoyan said his assessment was based on an analysis of the election campaign and observed interest among citizens in the electoral process, according to Armenian media.

10:51

Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee has reported allegations of voter bribery involving members of the “Strong Armenia” alliance in the Lori region during the country’s parliamentary elections.

Investigators from the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia, together with the National Security Service, have submitted evidence to criminal proceedings concerning alleged attempts to influence voters in favour of the alliance.

The case reportedly involves a parliamentary candidate from the “Strong Armenia” bloc and a number of residents in the Lori region, who were allegedly offered inducements in exchange for supporting the alliance in the National Assembly elections.

In connection with the case, a number of individuals have been arrested, and searches and other procedural measures have been carried out.

10:24

The Catholicos of All Armenians, Garegin II, has cast his ballot in Armenia’s parliamentary elections.

The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church fulfilled his civic duty at polling station 14/11 in Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin).

“We made our choice with prayer and hope that the Lord will preserve Armenia’s statehood and help our people overcome the difficult and challenging trials in our lives,” he said after voting.

10:14

Several irregularities have been reported at polling stations across Armenia since the start of voting in the country's parliamentary elections.

Among the reported violations are breaches of ballot secrecy, with some voters allegedly photographing their completed ballot papers inside polling stations.

Law enforcement officers present at the polling stations have documented the incidents and are taking the necessary procedural measures in accordance with the law.

10:05

Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia and leader of the ruling Civil Contract party, cast his vote at a polling station in the Shengavit district, Armenian media reports.

10:00

An incident was reported at one of the polling stations where a citizen allegedly attempted to take out ballot number 16, according to a post on social media by Vahagn Aleksanyan, a member of Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract faction.

“I am more than certain that this is one of the conditions for receiving an electoral bribe. All such cases will be reported to the police, and I hope law enforcement officers will immediately arrest these individuals on suspicion of receiving an electoral bribe,” Aleksanyan wrote on Facebook.

09:30

Separate cases of missing election commission members were recorded at the time polling stations opened, the head of the Central Election Commission of Armenia, Vahagn Hovakimyan announced.

“By 08:00, 50 members of commissions were absent in 48 out of 2,005 polling stations. Only in three cases did this involve senior positions — two chairpersons and one secretary,” Hovakimyan said during a briefing summarizing the first hour of voting.

He emphasized that the Electoral Code provides mechanisms allowing commissions to continue their work even in such situations.

08:53

Voting began at 08:00 local time and will continue until 20:00, after which election commissions will begin counting the ballots. According to Armenia’s Migration and Citizenship Service, 2,489,031 citizens are eligible to vote in the parliamentary elections, with 2,005 polling stations open across the country. Representatives of 71 media outlets are covering the vote. The electoral process is being monitored by 13 domestic and eight international observer missions accredited for the elections.

A total of 16 political parties and two electoral blocs are participating in the vote. The contenders include the Armenia Alliance, Strong Armenia Alliance, Civil Contract, Prosperous Armenia, Meritocratic Armenia, Against All, Democratic Consolidation, Wings of Unity, Bright Armenia, National Democratic Pole, Christian Democratic Party, Armenian National Congress, New Power, Republic Party, Reformists Party, Democracy, Law and Order, Kochari National Revival and National Awakening Party, and the Rally for the Republic.

The electoral threshold for entering parliament is 4% for political parties and 8% for electoral blocs.