Armenia`s CEC rescinds registration of 45 parliamentary candidates

ArmInfo. During an extraordinary session on May 14, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of the Republic of Armenia annulled the registration of 45  candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

According to the CEC, these candidates—representing various party  lists—submitted formal applications to withdraw from the race. Per  legal requirements, the applications were either notarized or  confirmed in person by the applicants during the CEC session. The  Commission rejected one withdrawal request because it lacked  notarization and the candidate failed to appear in person.

Under the RA Electoral Code, candidates and participating parties or  blocs must submit withdrawal applications no later than 6:00 PM on  May 28 (10 days prior to election day). Additionally, the Commission  filled vacancies in electoral districts No. 15, No. 19, and No. 29  via preferential voting.