KDP’s Electoral Triumph was evident in Iraq’s latest parliamentary elections as the party won over 1,080,000 votes, leading all competitors nationwide. The results, according to preliminary figures from Kurdistan24, show the party’s growing strength both regionally and nationally. This victory reinforces its position as the Kurdistan Region’s most powerful political force.
Jumana Ghalai, spokesperson for Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), told Kurdistan24 that the commission will release official turnout rates and preliminary results on Wednesday evening, November 12, 2025. She emphasized that the announcement will include both general and special voting rounds.
“The sixth parliamentary elections held special voting for security personnel and other groups on Sunday, November 9. General voting took place across all provinces on Tuesday, November 11. IHEC reported high participation, with 82.42 percent in the special vote and about 54.5 percent in the general vote. Experts say these are some of the strongest turnout rates in recent years.
Preliminary figures show the KDP leading with 1,080,697 votes, far ahead of all other parties. The PUK followed with 536,759 votes, KIU 166,474, NSM 154,404, NGM 137,808, KJG 48,411, and PF 20,856
Within the Kurdistan Region, the KDP secured commanding victories, affirming its dominance in local politics. Nationally, the party’s vote total ranked first across Iraq, a remarkable achievement for a regional party competing in a fragmented political landscape. However, Iraq’s multi-constituency electoral system continues to disadvantage high-turnout regions like Kurdistan.
Despite surpassing one million votes, analysts project that the KDP will secure approximately 29 parliamentary seats. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s bloc, with fewer than 200,000 votes, will likely win around 18 seats. KDP leaders, including party president Masoud Barzani, criticized the system as unfair, saying it reduces the influence of voters in high-turnout areas.
The party renewed calls to amend the election law for fair representation. IHEC will release full preliminary results at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, while political negotiations shape Iraq’s next government.
The KDP’s strong performance will boost its influence in coalition talks and cement its role in Iraq’s post-election politics. Observers say this success, part of the KDP’s Electoral Triumph, strengthens the party’s leverage and highlights the enduring power of regional parties in shaping Iraq’s evolving political landscape.
