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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party is leading in the parliamentary elections, according to early vote-count results based on 864,643 ballots from 1,354 polling stations out of 2,005.

According to the vote count, Civil Contract garnered 434,562 votes, or 50.83%.

Samvel Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia bloc is the runner-up with 201,006 votes, or 23.51%. Former President Robert Kocharyan’s Armenia Alliance received 80,937 votes, or 9.47%.

The following are the other results published by the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia:

Reformists Party — 847 votes, 0.1%

Against All Democratic Party — 11,382 votes, 1.33%

Meritocratic Party of Armenia — 15,986 votes, 1.87%

New Power Reformist Party — 13,109 votes, 1.53%

Wings of Unity Party — 19,270 votes, 2.25%

Prosperous Armenia Party — 35,074 votes, 4.10%

National Democratic Pole Party — 2,997 votes, 0.35%

Kochari National Revival and National Awakening Party — 1,093 votes, 0.13%

Armenian National Congress — 1,759 votes, 0.21%

Republic Party — 8,666 votes, 1.01%

Christian Democratic Party — 1,484 votes, 0.17%

Democratic Consolidation Party — 2,951 votes, 0.35%

Democracy, Law and Order Party — 15,483 votes,1.81%

Alliance of Defenders of the Republic’s Democracy — 3,973 votes, 0.46%

Bright Armenia — 4,060 votes, 0.47%.

Election officials reported 59 percent turnout after voting ended at 20:00 on June 7. 

The Central Electoral Commission has released the preliminary results of the vote count from all 2,005 polling stations in the parliamentary elections, showing that the ruling Civil Contract party will hold a majority.

According to the preliminary results, four political entities will have seats in the next parliament.

The turnout was 1,476,916, or 59%.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party garnered the most votes — 727,160, or 49.81%.

Samvel Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia is the runner-up with 340,062 votes, or 23.29%, followed by ex-President Robert Kocharyan’s Armenia Alliance, which garnered 145,097 votes, or 9.94%.

Gagik Tsarukyan’s Prosperous Armenia party received the 4% required to overcome the threshold, with 58,368 votes.

The following are the other results published by the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia:

Reformists Party — 1,456 votes (0.1%)

Against All Democratic Party — 21,467 votes (1.47%) 

Meritocratic Party of Armenia — 30,797 (2.11%)

New Power Reformist Party — 25,618 votes (1.75%)

Wings of Unity Party — 33,618 votes (2.3%)

National Democratic Pole Party — 5,485 votes (0.38%)

Kochari National Revival and National Awakening Party — 1,984 votes (0.14%)

Armenian National Congress Party — 3,206 votes (0.22%)

Republic Party — 15,827 votes (1.08%)

Christian Democratic Party — 2,679 votes (0.18%)

Democratic Consolidation Party — 5,282 votes (0.36%)

Democracy, Law and Order Party — 26,565 votes (1.82%)

Alliance of Defenders of the Republic’s Democracy — 6,750 votes (0.46%)

Bright Armenia Party — 7,256 votes (0.5%)

The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his party’s victory in the parliamentary elections.

The Armenian Prime Minister’s Office cited Tokayev as saying in a letter that, according to preliminary data from the majority of international observers, the elections were conducted in accordance with the country’s current electoral legislation, in an open manner, and under proper conditions ensuring citizens’ free _expression_ of will.

The President of Kazakhstan wished Pashinyan continued success in his work for the long-term national interests of Armenia.

He also stated that Kazakhstan is ready to “continue active cooperation with friendly Armenia in all areas of mutual interest.”

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wished the Armenian people success in the development of the state, as well as peace and prosperity.

The Central Electoral Commission has released the preliminary results of the vote count from all 2,005 polling stations in the parliamentary elections, showing that the ruling party will hold a majority. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party garnered the most votes — 727,160, or 49.81%.

18 individuals have been arrested in connection with alleged electoral violations, authorities announced on Monday.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs said that, as of 10:00 a.m. on June 8, a total of 619 calls had been received on its hotline, 87-67, and the 112 emergency number, including both informational calls and reports subject to verification.

The following alleged incidents were recorded: 52 cases of double voting, 27 cases of violations of ballot secrecy, 9 cases of obstruction of the exercise of electoral rights, 4 cases of vote-buying, 2 cases of interference with the electoral process, and one case each of carrying a knife at a polling station, hooliganism, and physical assault. Documentation on these incidents has been submitted to the investigative authorities.

Three hundred twenty-two of the reports are currently under verification.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Migration and Citizenship Service said its other work included processing voter list applications, issuing temporary IDs to eligible voters, and providing information and consultations to citizens through its call center and service offices.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated citizens on the results of the parliamentary elections, saying that the people upheld peace and stood up for the future. He made the remarks in parliament, at a joint committee session on his administration’s 2025 budget report. He said that the Strong Armenia bloc, Armenia bloc, and the Prosperous Armenia party, whom he described as the “tripartite war party,” have been crushed. Preliminary vote count results showed that all three will have seats in parliament.

“I want first of all to congratulate the people of the Republic of Armenia on winning as a result of the elections held on June 7, 2026. By their vote, the people of Armenia upheld the state, stood up for independence, for the future, for peace, and for the Republic of Armenia itself.

And I must note that the tripartite war party has been crushed. This is an important, but not final result, because I believe the people have clearly expressed their will that the tripartite war party and the criminal-oligarchic system accompanying it must be eradicated from the Republic of Armenia. And, of course, this will be one of the most important agendas of the political majority and the government, which we must implement without delay and with very decisive and firm steps.

I also want to congratulate the ‘Civil Contract’ party on its victory. The Civil Contract party will have a parliamentary majority and will form the government, and in the coming months we will have the opportunity to discuss this topic,” Pashinyan said.

The Central Electoral Commission has released the preliminary results of the vote count from all 2,005 polling stations in the parliamentary elections. 

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party garnered the most votes — 727,160, or 49.81%.

Samvel Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia is the runner-up with 340,062 votes, or 23.29%, followed by ex-President Robert Kocharyan’s Armenia Alliance, which garnered 145,097 votes, or 9.94%. Gagik Tsarukyan’s Prosperous Armenia party received the 4% required to overcome the threshold, with 58,368 votes.

President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the Civil Contract party’s election victory.

“Congratulations, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, on your resounding electoral victory! Armenia has chosen its own democratic path despite threats and intimidation. Latvia stands firmly with you and supports ever closer relations between Armenia and the European Union,” the Latvian President said in a post on X.

The Central Electoral Commission released the preliminary results of the vote count from all 2,005 polling stations in the June 7 parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party received the most votes — 727,160, or 49.81%.

Armenia’s state budget revenues for 2025 reached 2.886 trillion drams, an 11% increase over 2024, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told lawmakers on Monday.

Speaking at a joint committee session in parliament on his administration’s budget report, Pashinyan said the figure represents a 2.3-fold increase compared to 2017. He also highlighted the rise in capital spending and expressed gratitude to taxpayers and businesses.

“The revenues of the state budget of Armenia for 2025 amounted to 2 trillion 886 billion 500 million drams, which is 307 billion drams, or 11%, higher than the 2024 figure, and 2.3 times, or 1 trillion 648.8 billion drams, higher than the 2017 figure. This is a particularly noteworthy indicator because it shows that, compared to 2017, the revenue portion of the 2025 state budget has doubled, representing an increase of about 135%.

I believe this is a very important indicator, and I want to once again express my gratitude to all citizens working in Armenia, producing results, and paying legally mandated taxes, as well as to those citizens and businesses who issue and request receipts. I have repeatedly said that the budget of the Republic of Armenia is our shared family budget, and each of us should demonstrate this kind of respect toward it,” Pashinyan said.

He added that state budget expenditures have also increased significantly, totaling 3 trillion 305 billion drams—more than double the 2017 figure, marking a 120% rise.

“Particular attention should be paid to the fact that capital expenditures within these expenditures have grown substantially—by 190%. I believe this is especially significant because these expenditures fund the visible programs we discuss and take pride in implementing.”

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his electoral victory, highlighting that the EU deeply values its partnership with Armenia.

“Dear Nikol Pashinyan, congratulations on your electoral victory. The spirit of the Velvet Revolution you led in 2018 is alive and well. We deeply value our partnership with a democratic Armenia that is drawing ever closer to Europe. Armenia can count on us,” the President of the European Commission said in a post on X.

The Central Electoral Commission has released the preliminary results of the vote count from all polling stations in the parliamentary elections held on June 7.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party garnered the most votes—727,160, or 49.81%. Samvel Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia came in second with 340,062 votes, or 23.29%, followed by former President Robert Kocharyan’s Armenia Alliance, which received 145,097 votes, or 9.94%. Gagik Tsarukyan’s Prosperous Armenia party received 58,368 votes, surpassing the 4% threshold.

French President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his party’s electoral victory.

“My warmest congratulations, dear Nikol Pashinyan, on this landslide victory in the parliamentary elections.

I look forward to continuing, alongside you, the work we have begun to further strengthen our cooperation in the service of our peoples, to support peace and Armenia’s sovereignty, and to sustain the momentum toward closer ties with Europe,” Macron said on X.

On Monday, the Central Electoral Commission released the preliminary results of the vote count from all polling stations in the parliamentary elections held on June 7.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party garnered the most votes—727,160, or 49.81%. Samvel Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia came in second with 340,062 votes, or 23.29%, followed by former President Robert Kocharyan’s Armenia Alliance, which received 145,097 votes, or 9.94%. Gagik Tsarukyan’s Prosperous Armenia party received 58,368 votes, surpassing the 4% threshold.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his Civil Contract Party on their victory in the parliamentary elections.

In a post on X, Tsahkna said the results reflect the Armenian people’s strong support for democratic reforms and closer ties with the EU.

“Congratulations to Nikol Pashinyan and the Civil Contract party on their victory in Armenia’s parliamentary elections. These results reflect the Armenian people’s strong support for democratic reforms, regional stability, and closer cooperation with European partners and the EU — even in the face of threats and intimidation. Estonia and Armenia have significantly deepened our bilateral ties in recent years, and we look forward to building on this positive momentum in the years ahead,” he said in a post on X.