CEC News
Official Central Electoral Commission communications around the 2026 parliamentary election — summarised, with a link to each source.
CEC ratifies the protocol of preliminary voting results
At its June 8 extraordinary session the CEC ratified the protocol of the preliminary results of the June 7 National Assembly election; 1,477,736 of the 2,503,981 registered voters took part.
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The Central Electoral Commission issues a notice
The CEC announced the deadlines for filing applications to recount or invalidate polling-station results (June 8, 12:00–18:00, or June 9, 9:00–11:00) and who may submit them.
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Parliamentary elections are under way in Armenia
On June 7 all 2,005 polling stations opened (9 of them in penitentiaries); 4,000 devices are used for electronic voter check-in, 1,758 stations have live-streaming cameras, and 612 stations are accessible to voters with mobility impairments.
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CEC urges voters not to wear clothing bearing numbers
The CEC reminded that campaigning is banned until 20:00 on election day and urged people not to wear clothing whose numbers could be associated with a contesting political force.
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Electoral-commission members are barred from organising or conducting campaigning
The CEC reminded that members of electoral commissions, though they may belong to a party, may not organise or conduct campaigning — including on social media — and must remove campaign posts.
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Those wishing to observe ballot printing must notify the CEC
Printing of the June 7 ballots began on May 30 at the "Tigran Mets" publishing house; anyone wishing to observe the printing and transport must apply to the CEC in advance for access.
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CEC approves the ballot samples
At its May 28 extraordinary session the CEC approved the ballot samples of the 18 parties and alliances contesting the June 7 election and set the start times for voting in penitentiaries.
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CEC invalidates the registration of the ALYANS party electoral list
After the ALYANS Progressive Centrist Party withdrew, the CEC invalidated the registration of its electoral list; as a result there will be no ballot No. 13 on June 7.
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CEC invalidates the registration of 18 parliamentary candidates
At its May 19 session the CEC, acting on withdrawal requests, invalidated the registration of 18 candidates from the electoral lists of several parties.
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2,483,520 voters: the Migration and Citizenship Service publishes the voter count
Twenty days before election day, on May 18, the Migration and Citizenship Service published the total number of voters in the register: 2,483,520.
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The 2,005 precinct electoral commissions hold their first sessions
On May 16, three days after they were formed, all 2,005 precinct electoral commissions held their first sessions, at which members signed the statement of their rights and duties.
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CEC Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan holds a press conference
On May 7 CEC Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan presented the main rules of pre-election campaigning at a press conference.
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2,482,872 citizens of Armenia hold voting rights
Thirty days before election day, the Migration and Citizenship Service published the number of citizens holding voting rights: 2,482,872.
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CEC hands over electronic-voting envelopes for diplomats and service members
At its May 6 extraordinary session the CEC handed over the electronic-voting envelopes for diplomats serving abroad and service members on long-term assignment or study; no one else votes electronically.
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CEC distributes precinct-commission chair and secretary posts among parliamentary forces
At its May 5 extraordinary session the CEC used the "Elections" automated system to distribute the precinct-commission chair and secretary posts among the parliamentary forces: Civil Contract 1,331 each, the Armenia alliance 543 each, and the Honour (Pativ Unem) alliance 131 each.
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CEC sets the rules for allocating broadcast airtime during the campaign
At its May 4 extraordinary session the CEC set the procedure by which public and licensed broadcasters allocate campaign airtime to contesting forces on equal terms, as the law requires.
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CEC registers the parties and alliances contesting the parliamentary election
At its May 3 extraordinary session the CEC registered the electoral lists of the parties and alliances contesting the June 7 election; the ballot order was determined by lottery.
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CEC accredits observer-mission organisations
At its April 30 extraordinary session the CEC accredited observer-mission organisations, including the applications of the joint "Free Vote" mission and the "Asparez" Journalists Club.
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CEC gives parties 48 hours to correct inaccuracies in their documents
At its April 30 session the CEC, as the law provides, gave several nominated parties 48 hours — until 18:00 on May 2 — to correct incompletely submitted documents.
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Results of the professional training exams for election staff are finalised
The CEC finalised the results of the professional exams from its March–April training courses for running elections; qualification certificates are available from May 1, and results can be appealed within seven days.
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19 political forces are nominated to contest the parliamentary election
Nineteen political forces submitted nomination applications to the CEC to contest the June 7 election; the deadline for registering electoral lists was May 3.
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Who has the right to vote in the parliamentary election?
The CEC and the Migration and Citizenship Service launched a joint awareness campaign explaining who is eligible to vote and what to do if, on election day, a voter is in a community other than where they are registered.
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CEC convenes an international conference
On March 25 in Yerevan the CEC convened an international conference with the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) and other electoral bodies and international organisations, devoted to digital innovation and cooperation in election management.
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A clarification for voters
The CEC reminded that, under the Electoral Code, citizens of Armenia who turn 18 by election day may vote in the parliamentary election, and explained how precinct voter lists are compiled from the voter register.
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IRI survey results are presented at the CEC
On March 12 the results of the February study by the International Republican Institute (IRI) were presented at the CEC; the phone survey covered 1,506 citizens and included questions about the upcoming parliamentary election.
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CEC addresses the limits on charitable activity
At its March 11 session, responding to several inquiries, the CEC addressed the restrictions on charitable activity during the electoral period; under the Electoral Code they apply from the calling of elections until the results are finalised.
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CEC Chairman presents the Electoral Code amendments now in force
On March 11 CEC Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan presented the provisions newly applied at this election: a 4% threshold for parties and 8–10% for alliances, an electoral deposit of 7.5 million drams for parties and 15 million for alliances, and the rules for forming a coalition.
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CEC approves the model documents for registering parties and alliances
At its February 24 extraordinary session the CEC approved the model document forms required to register the electoral lists of parties and alliances; the first 30 candidates on a list must be confirmed by a party congress decision.
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Voters may temporarily change their polling station
Ahead of the parliamentary election, voters may — until 14:00 on May 26 — apply through the Migration and Citizenship Service, electronically or on paper, to be temporarily moved to the voter list of their current location.
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CEC approves the timetable of the main election actions
At its February 9 extraordinary session the CEC approved the timetable for preparing the June 7 parliamentary election; parties submit documents on April 13–23, with registration to follow.
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CEC revises the procedure for accrediting observers
At its January 19 extraordinary session the CEC adopted a new procedure for accrediting observers and visitors, including the required documents and an online system for submitting data, including for international observers.
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The "Accessible Elections" workshop is launched
On January 14 the CEC launched the "Accessible Elections" workshop under the UNDP ARTEMIS programme; Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan said that the accessibility of electoral processes is a priority for the CEC.
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