Iraq parliamentary elections 2025 are approaching, and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani is urging citizens to take part. On Wednesday, he described voting as both a constitutional right and a national duty that will determine Iraq’s direction in the coming years.
During a meeting in Baghdad with tribal sheikhs and community leaders, Al-Sudani emphasized civic participation. “Active and responsible participation is essential,” he said. “Every citizen’s vote defines the nation’s path for the next four years.” His remarks came from a statement issued by his media office.
The Independent High Electoral Commission has scheduled the upcoming parliamentary elections for November 11, 2025. The commission will hold special voting for military and security personnel on November 9. Meanwhile, authorities will start the electoral silence period on November 8.
Participation rates in Iraq’s previous elections have been disappointing. In 2018, voter turnout stood at 44.5 percent, one of the lowest levels since 2003. The 2021 elections saw an even lower rate of 41 percent, despite efforts to boost engagement after widespread anti-government protests. Many experts argue those figures overstate actual participation since the electoral commission counts only registered voters with biometric IDs, not the entire eligible population.
Al-Sudani, who leads the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, aims to change that pattern. His coalition will compete in Iraq parliamentary elections 2025 for the first time. His own political group, Al-Furatayn Movement, secured a single seat in the 2021 vote but later gained two more after Sadrist lawmakers resigned.
Since taking office in October 2022, Al-Sudani has confronted intense political challenges. The Coordination Framework, along with Kurdish and Sunni blocs, cooperated to form his government after months of political deadlock. Despite ongoing divisions, Al-Sudani continues to push for consensus and stability across Iraq’s political landscape.
Earlier this week, Al-Sudani met with Mohamed Al Hassan, the UN Secretary-General’s special representative for Iraq. During that meeting, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparent and credible elections. “We are determined to guarantee success,” he said. “The government will provide full support to the Commission to ensure results reflect the true will of the Iraqi people.”
As Iraq moves closer to election day, officials hope for higher participation and renewed confidence in democratic processes. Al-Sudani’s message underscores that Iraq parliamentary elections 2025 are not just a political event but a defining moment for national unity and reform.
