Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced on Thursday that it has so far received a total of 101 complaints related to the parliamentary elections.

IHEC spokesperson Jumana al-Ghalai told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that “the number of complaints submitted concerning the results of the parliamentary elections has so far reached 101.”

She explained that “the complaints are divided into 44 related to the special voting and 57 related to the general voting,” adding that “these complaints are currently under classification and review.”

Judicial Council urges swift formation of new government

Meanwhile, the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) called on Thursday for the prompt formation of both the legislative and executive authorities within the constitutionally mandated timeframe.

In a statement carried by INA, the Council congratulated “the political parties and alliances that won seats in the Council of Representatives,” extending its best wishes for their success in the next phase.

It also addressed those who did not secure seats, saying, “We also extend our best wishes to those who were not successful in this electoral cycle, hoping for their success in the next one.”

On this occasion, the SJC urged winning parties “to expedite dialogue and consultations aimed at forming the new legislative authority (the Council of Representatives) and the executive authority (the government) within the constitutional deadlines.” 

Iraq election results: Sudani’s coalition leads with 56% turnout

Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission released on Wednesday the preliminary results of the country’s parliamentary elections, with nationwide voter turnout reaching 56.11%, reflecting strong participation across several provinces.

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Baghdad: Al-Sudani’s coalition leads

In Baghdad, turnout stood at 48.76%, where Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development Coalition secured first place. The Taqaddum Party, led by former Parliament Speaker Mohammad al-Halbousi, ranked second, followed by Nouri al-Maliki’s State of Law Coalition in third place. The National State Forces Alliance came in fourth.

Northern provinces: Kurdish dominance

In Nineveh, participation reached 65.09%, with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leading the results, followed by Taqaddum and Reconstruction and Development. In Erbil, voter turnout was the highest in the country at 71.65%, with the KDP again taking first place.

Meanwhile, in Duhok, the KDP continued its dominance with 77.47% turnout, securing first place across the province. The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) led in Sulaymaniyah, where turnout reached 60.15%.

Southern Iraq: Shifting alliances

In Basra, voter participation reached 51.03%, with the Tasmeem Alliance leading, followed by the Al-Sadiqoon Movement. The Reconstruction and Development Coalition ranked third.

In Qadisiyyah, turnout was 49%, with Reconstruction and Development coming in first, State of Law second, and the Badr Organization third. The Al-Sadiqoon Movement and National State Forces Alliance followed in fourth and fifth place, respectively.

In Karbala, turnout was 47.59%, with Reconstruction and Development in first place and State of Law in second. Wasit recorded 47.52% turnout, with Wasit is More Beautiful with Services leading, followed by State of Law and Reconstruction and Development.

In Muthanna, where turnout was 50.70%, Reconstruction and Development ranked first, followed by State of Law, Al-Sadiqoon, and National State Forces Alliance. In Maysan, Reconstruction and Development also topped the results with 42.15% participation, followed by Badr, State of Law, Al-Sadiqoon, and National State Forces.

Western and central Iraq: Strong turnout

In Anbar, turnout was 66.59%, with Taqaddum leading and Anbar Is Our Identity taking second place. In Salah al-Din, participation stood at 66.98%, with Taqaddum first, Reconstruction and Development second, and Azm al-Iraq third.

In Najaf, turnout was 43.62%, where Reconstruction and Development came in first and National State Forces second.

The Electoral Commission said the results remain preliminary and subject to appeals and manual reviews before final certification. The figures highlight Iraq’s complex political mosaic, marked by regional diversity, with Shia-led coalitions prevailing in the south, Sunni blocs performing strongly in the west, and Kurdish parties dominating the north.

Analysts say the final seat allocations will shape coalition talks to form the next government under Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani’s leadership, amid calls for reform, stability, and renewed national unity.

Iraq concludes voting

Iraq completed the general voting phase of the 2025 parliamentary elections on Tuesday, as polling stations closed across all provinces at 6 pm. local time. This followed the special voting round held earlier this month on November 9, during which members of the security forces cast their ballots.

The elections determine the composition of Iraq’s 329-seat Council of Representatives, a process that has taken place regularly since 2005. Officials reported that the voting proceeded under standard security and monitoring measures, with no major disruptions recorded during the day.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani praised the electoral process, describing it as a step that reflects the will of the Iraqi people and their pursuit of stability. He said the completion of the elections represents the government’s fulfillment of one of its primary commitments under its executive agenda.