Ishraqat Kanoon News Today

Navigating the confusing Iraqi electoral landscape is just one of many obstacles in the way of reformers, but if emerging political reformist players can form a unified front, put forth a concrete political platform, and resist being coopted by ruling powers, then there is a real possibility for substantive political change in the upcoming elections.

A change to the Sainte-Laguë representation system will significantly hinder the ability of smaller parties and independent candidates to win seats in Iraq's next elections.

Ahead of Saturday's planned vote on the presidency, political rivals are making offers and issuing threats to see their projects over the line

The results came after election officials conducted a manual count at thousands of polling stations across the country.