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Armenia's ruling party secures 49.81% of vote in elections, commission says

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Posted on June 8, 2026

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· Last updated: June 8, 2026

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Armenia's Ruling Civil Contract Party Secures 49.81% in Elections

Armenian Parliamentary Election Results

Ruling Party Performance

June 8 (Reuters) - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party, Civil Contract, has secured 49.81% of the vote in the parliamentary elections, country's central election commission said on Monday.

Opposition Party Results

Strong Armenia's Vote Share

The opposition party Strong Armenia has secured 23.29% of the vote, it said.

Source

(Reporting by Reuters)

Key Takeaways

  • Civil Contract’s strong showing likely enables it to form government alone, signaling continued pro‑Western policy direction (apnews.com)
  • Strong Armenia’s 23.29% reflects significant but insufficient opposition strength amid Armenia’s geopolitical tug‑of‑war between Russia and the West (apnews.com)
  • Turnout was notably high (around 59%), underscoring the election’s importance as a referendum on Armenia’s future orientation (civilnet.am)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of the vote did Civil Contract secure?
Civil Contract secured 49.81% of the vote in the parliamentary elections.
How much did the opposition Strong Armenia party receive?
The opposition party Strong Armenia secured 23.29% of the vote.

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