As of 8 AM on Thursday, March 6, the deadline for election campaigns has ended. According to Iranian law, candidates have until one day before the voting date to continue their campaign activities, after which it is considered illegal. Candidates for the Assembly of Experts began their campaigns on February 11, and candidates for the Islamic Consultative Assembly started on February 18. The number of eligible voters has been reported as 55 million. Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, Iran's Minister of Interior, stated yesterday regarding predictions of a '70 percent' voter turnout, 'Given the President's encouragement for participation in the elections and the current circumstances, we need a magnificent presence of the people, which we hope will happen.' Mohammad Aghasi, head of the 'Iranian Student Polling Center' (ISPA), said on March 5 that polls in Tehran show that 40 percent of citizens in the capital will 'definitely' participate in the parliamentary elections. According to Aghasi, the number of 'definite' voters in Tehran was 32 percent last week. He also mentioned that the 13 percent decrease (from 30 percent) in those who are 'likely' to participate indicates that 'people have clarified their positions. Those who selected 'likely to participate' have either moved to 'definitely will participate' or to the 'undecided' and 'will not participate' options. Polls from this center indicate that 30.5 percent will vote for reformist lists, 24 percent for principlists, and 8.7 percent for the 'Voice of the Nation.' 22 percent of voters will select multiple candidates from each list, and 13 percent of those surveyed in the 22 districts of Tehran stated they will not use the lists. According to Aghasi, a 'national poll' conducted in Azar indicated that 56 percent will 'definitely' or 'likely' participate in the elections. Voting for both the Assembly of Experts and the Islamic Council elections will begin on the morning of Friday, March 7. The Iranian Student Polling Center is affiliated with the Jihad University. Access for independent polling centers to public opinion in Iran is very limited.
The Deadline for Election Campaigns Has Ended
The deadline for election campaigns in Iran ended on March 6, with candidates for the Assembly of Experts and the Islamic Consultative Assembly having campaigned since mid-February. Predictions indicate a potential voter turnout of 70%, although recent polls show a decline in those likely to participate, reflecting a clearer stance among the electorate. This election is significant as it reflects the political climate and public sentiment in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
The deadline for election campaigns in Iran ended on March 6, with candidates for the Assembly of Experts and the Islamic Consultative Assembly having campaigned since mid-February. Predictions for voter turnout are high, but recent polls indicate a decline in likely participation, reflecting the electorate's shifting sentiments.
- Eligible voters are reported to be 55 million.
- Recent polls show a significant portion of voters in Tehran are undecided or unlikely to participate.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran holds elections for its Assembly of Experts and Islamic Consultative Assembly, which are significant for shaping domestic policy and governance. The political environment is often influenced by public sentiment and voter turnout.
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