21 political parties and alliances begin election registration process in Armenia

Ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, 21 political parties and alliances have applied to the Central Electoral Commission to open the accounts required for participation. Opening an account does not automatically mean that a party or alliance will formally register to run in the elections.

Those that have submitted requests include the Prosperous Armenia Party, Christian Democratic Party, National Progress Party, Armenia Alliance, Civil Contract Party, “I Am Against Everyone” Party, Bright Armenia Party, National Democratic Pole, Democratic Consolidation Party, Meritocratic Party of Armenia, Republic Party, “Strong Armenia with Samvel Karapetyan” Alliance, “New Power” Reformist Party, “Kochar National Revival and National Awakening” Party, Reformists Party, “Shant Alliance” Party, Justice and Homeland Party, United National Constitutional Party, “Wings of Unity” Party, Armenian National Congress, and the “Hayk” (Haykazun) Party.

To take part in the elections, parties and alliances must submit an application to obtain an account by April 23. Those who have already applied can begin submitting their nomination documents as of April 13.