Elections of local government and Council of Elders to conduct on November 5 in districts of Armenia

ArmInfo. On October 26 at 18:00,  the deadline for applications for self-withdrawal of registered  candidates has expired for the upcoming November 5 elections to the  local government.

According to Armenian Central  Electoral Committee, 40 out of 144  citizens registered as candidates for the post of head of the  community submitted an application for self-withdrawal. Of the 983  candidates wishing to join the Council of elders for self-challenge,  24 candidates applied.

In 26 out of 52 communities, one candidate is represented in local  government elections, in two communities - 2 candidates, in 5  communities - 3 candidates, in 5 communities - 4 candidates, in one  community - 5 candidates and in 2 communities 6 candidates.

To note, in Armenia on November 5, regular elections to local  self-government bodies will be held in 52 communities - Aragatsotn,  Ararat, Armavir, Gegharkunik, Lori, Kotayk, Shirak, Syunik, Vayots  Dzor and Tavush districts of the republic.