Campaigning officially began on May 8 for Armenia’s parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, with 19 political forces entering the race, including 17 parties and two alliances.
The participating political forces are:
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Reformists Party
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“I Am Against Everyone” Party
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“Strong Armenia” Alliance
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Armenian Meritocratic Party
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“New Force” Reformist Party
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“Wings of Unity” Party
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Prosperous Armenia Party
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National Democratic Pole
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“Kochar National Revival and Awakening of the Nation” Party
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Armenian National Congress
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Republic Party
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Christian Democratic Party
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“Alliance” Progressive Centrist Party
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“Democratic Consolidation” Party
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“Democracy, Law and Discipline” Party
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Civil Contract Party
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Armenia Alliance
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“For the Republic Democracy Defenders Alliance” Party
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Bright Armenia
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Political parties must pass a 4 percent threshold to enter parliament, while alliances are required to secure at least 8 percent of the vote.
The election campaign will continue until June 6. June 6, the day before the vote, will be observed as a day of silence ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections.
