Election results mustn’t raise doubts among either participants or the public, said Chairman of the Central Electoral Commission Vahagn Hovakimyan at the National Assembly, presenting the commission’s work for 2024–2025.
He noted that no appeals against election results were recorded during that period, according to Armenpress.
“In 2024–2025, four local self-government elections were held in the Republic of Armenia—three under the proportional system and one under the majoritarian system. I must state that in all four cases there were no appeals regarding the election results,” Hovakimyan said.
According to him, during the tenure of the current CEC composition, more than ten proportional elections have been organized, including the Yerevan City Council elections, and no disputes over results were recorded in those processes either.
The CEC chairman stated that during the reporting period, the commission focused on developing the electoral system and preparing for the upcoming National Assembly elections.
Hovakimyan recalled that in April 2025, the CEC adopted its 2020–2028 development strategy, aimed at ensuring the exercise of the people’s power through free, fair, transparent elections in line with international standards.
“It is very important for us that elections conclude with the voting stage,” he emphasized.
According to him, the key directions of the strategy include effective organization of electoral processes, increasing transparency and accountability, technological advancement, voter education and awareness, and strengthening the capacities of election commissions.
He added that many issues arising during elections are often due to a lack of knowledge, which is why the CEC prioritizes continuous training for all involved parties.
Hovakimyan stated that in the upcoming parliamentary elections, the main voting process will be conducted on paper, while digital tools have already been introduced to support other components of the process, 1lurer.am reports.
He noted that paper-based procedures are still retained in certain cases, such as the nomination process for political parties. All political forces wishing to participate can apply after elections are called and receive access credentials.
“With this account, they can compile their candidate lists, submit accompanying documents, and later file declarations, including financial reports during the campaign period,” he said.
He added that representatives of political forces—both those who have already received accounts and those who have not yet but may intend to—were invited to familiarize themselves in detail with these tools.
He also stated that the accreditation process for observers and media has been fully digitalized, eliminating the need for in-person visits to the CEC. Applications are submitted via the e-request system, where data are registered and automatically verified.
Addressing live broadcasting of voting results, the CEC chairman emphasized that the system has been significantly expanded.
“During the 2021 parliamentary elections, broadcasting was provided from about 1,500 polling stations, covering 97 percent of voters.
In the upcoming elections, broadcasting will be ensured from around 1,800 polling stations, covering more than 99 percent of voters,” he said, adding that in a small number of stations, broadcasting remains difficult and costly due to their high-altitude locations.
Parliamentary elections in Armenia are scheduled for June 7, 2026.
