Azerbaijan Prepares for Snap Parliamentary Elections

Azerbaijan is preparing for snap parliamentary elections on September 1, 2024, with 125 seats available and 990 candidates contesting, including 305 nominated by political parties. The Central Election Commission (CEC) anticipates around 6.4 million eligible voters, with polling stations set up across the country, including in newly liberated territories. A total of 598 international observers from 69 countries will monitor the elections, alongside extensive domestic observation, including 112,749 accredited observers. Notably, 10 constituencies have been designated for former IDPs, allowing nearly 400,000 individuals to vote. The elections were moved from November to avoid conflict with the UN COP29 climate conference. Officials emphasize the electoral process's alignment with international standards and the positive impact of stability in Azerbaijan on the elections.