Electoral commission cautions against ‘misleading’ figures as it preps provisional results

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission announced Tuesday that preliminary results of the 2025 general parliamentary elections will be released within 24 hours following the close of polls.

The commission cautioned the public against circulating “fabricated and misleading news,” urging citizens to verify the accuracy of any information before sharing it.

Polling stations nationwide closed at 6 p.m., when voting machines automatically shut down, marking the end of balloting.

Earlier in Tuesday, the Commission reported 23.9% turnout by midday, with about 4.8 million votes cast. Final figures will be announced after all counts are verified.

Sunday’s special voting allowed more than 1.3 million security personnel and 26,000 displaced voters to cast ballots. The commission reported turnout of 82.52%, with more than 235,000 eligible participants abstaining.