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“I genuinely hope the will of the voters will be honored,” said Prime Minister Barzani.
Kurdistan PM Masrour Barzani Congratulates Iraq on Peaceful Parliamentary Elections, Urges Respect for Voters’ Will
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Tuesday hailed the successful completion of Iraq’s sixth parliamentary elections, congratulating citizens across the country for taking part in the democratic process.
In a statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Barzani commended the people of Iraq—especially Kurdish voters—for fulfilling their national duty by choosing their representatives. He also extended thanks to the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), security forces, and both local and international observers for ensuring an orderly and transparent election.
“I sincerely hope the will of the voters will be respected,” Barzani said, stressing that the new lawmakers must represent the people’s interests, protect the constitutional rights of the Kurdish nation, and uphold the Kurdistan Region’s status while serving all Iraqis.
The prime minister expressed hope that the new parliament will open a chapter of stability and stronger democracy. “I look forward to a new era in a federal, democratic Iraq that guarantees all the legitimate rights of our people,” he stated.
Barzani also voiced optimism that the election outcome would help improve citizens’ living standards and further reinforce the Kurdistan Region’s role within Iraq.
Voting for Iraq’s sixth parliamentary term took place from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday across all provinces of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. According to IHEC, over 20 million Iraqis were eligible to vote nationwide, including 2.8 million in the Kurdistan Region.
This year’s elections featured 38 political parties, 31 coalitions, and 75 individual lists, with 7,768 candidates—5,520 men and 2,248 women—competing for seats in Iraq’s Council of Representatives. The vote was held under a new electoral system, introduced after the 2018 elections and the 2019–2021 protests, replacing proportional representation with a single non-transferable vote across 83 multi-member districts.