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Local elections were held in Armenia on 26 May, 17 November and 8 December. [1] The 5 May elections included the elections for Yerevan City Council. The Central Electoral Commission of Armenia released a preliminary vote tally in which the Republican Party of Armenia won a majority of seats with 55.9% of the vote, followed by Prosperous Armenia with 23.1%, and the opposition Barev Yerevan bloc with 8.48%. [2] The election followed the disputed 2013 presidential vote, during which opposition candidate Raffi Hovannisian alleged electoral fraud and launched the “Barevolution” movement. The Yerevan council race was viewed as a key test of the opposition’s strength in the capital. [3] There were several domestic and international observers reporting irregularities during the election, While some aspects of the voting process were seen as improved, concerns about fairness persisted. [4] Control of the Yerevan City Council was particularly significant, as nearly 40% of Armenia's population resides in their capital. The Republican Party’s victory further consolidated their political dominance following success in national elections. [5]
