High Voter Turnout Marks Armenia’s Pivotal Election Amid Violations and Arrests

The Central Electoral Commission of Armenia reported high voter turnout during Sunday’s parliamentary elections, reaching 48.92% by 17:00 local time – a significant increase from the 38.52% recorded at the same juncture in the previous election cycle. While voting stations have officially closed and preparatory counting is underway, the ballot was marred by security disruptions. The Ministry of Internal Affairs logged dozens of criminal complaints, leading to the detention of 14 individuals on charges including repeat voting, voter bribery, and carrying cold weapons inside polling stations.