Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Executive Body head Fazil Mirani has criticized Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) and the country’s current electoral framework, calling it structurally unfair. Speaking to Al-Hadath TV, Mirani said the previous single-district model ensured more balanced representation. Under the new system, he noted, Kurdish candidates need over 20,000 votes to win—a change he believes undermines electoral fairness.
Mirani estimated that the KDP could gain nearly one million votes in the upcoming parliamentary elections, expressing confidence if the vote-counting process remains transparent. He described the elections as “important but not decisive,” emphasizing the need to prevent political competition from turning into ethnic conflict.
He also criticized the lack of televised debates, saying it weakens voter engagement. The KDP, he added, plans to propose a law allowing Christians to elect their own representatives directly, aiming to strengthen minority inclusion in politics.
Mirani reaffirmed the Kurdistan Region’s commitment to a cooperative partnership with Baghdad, noting that while the Region maintains stability, Iraq still faces fragmentation and incomplete sovereignty.
Iraq’s elections, set for November 11, 2025, will operate under Law No. 4 of 2023, which divides the provinces into single electoral districts using the Sainte-Laguë 1.7 formula. Of the 329 parliamentary seats, nine are reserved for minorities.