BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 7. At present marks the
begin of the presidential election in Azerbaijan. Seven candidates
are registered to take part – 5 from political events and two
as independents. Candidate registrations formally closed on
January 9, paving the way in which for a big electoral occasion.
From 08:00 (GMT+4), polling stations can be open for voters,
and shut at 19:00. The Central Election Fee Secretariat’s
Data Heart will share preliminary updates on the voting
course of and outcomes at 10:00, 12:00, 15:00, 17:00, and 19:00.
Candidates for the presidency within the upcoming elections embrace
incumbent President Ilham Aliyev (New Azerbaijan Celebration),
unbiased contenders Zahid Oruj and Fuad Aliyev, Razi Nurullayev
(Nationwide Entrance Celebration), Fazil Mustafa (Nice Order Celebration), Elshad
Musayev (Nice Azerbaijan Celebration), and Gudrat Gasanguliyev (Complete
Azerbaijan Common Entrance Celebration).
The voter roll boasts 6,478,623 individuals who will solid their votes
throughout 6,537 polling stations all through the nation.
A complete of 90,372 observers are registered to watch the
election, with 790 of them representing 72 worldwide
organizations from 89 nations.
For the primary time within the historical past of unbiased Azerbaijan, the
upcoming election will span throughout all the nation, together with
the lands liberated from Armenian occupation in 2020. Within the
liberated territories, 26 polling stations have been
established.
For Azerbaijani residents residing overseas, 49 polling stations
have been established within the embassies and consulates of 37
nations. This permits over 23,000 expatriates to take part in
the voting course of from numerous corners of the globe.
A strong media presence of 190 worldwide entities is
devoted to observing the election, with 216 of their
representatives formally registered as worldwide
observers.
On the day of voting, particular provisions can be in place for
people whose names are on the voter checklist however are unable to
attend polling stations. Moveable poll packing containers can be deployed in
adherence to the stipulations outlined within the Electoral Code.
