2017 Artsakhian presidential election
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Indirect presidential elections were held in the unrecognised Republic of Artsakh on 19 July 2017.[1][2] The incumbent, Bako Sahakyan, was elected to a third term.[3]
Background[edit]
After a constitutional referendum in 2017, the country is transitioning from a semi-presidential system to a presidential system. As a result, presidential elections were delayed until 2020 in order to be held alongside legislative elections.[4] In July 2017, the National Assembly elected the President for the next three years until the general election.
Candidates[edit]
Two candidates were registered.
The Democratic Party of Artsakh nominated the incumbent president Bako Sahakyan.[5][6] Free Motherland and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation also supported the incumbent.
While, Movement 88 nominated former Stepanakert Mayor Eduard Aghabekyan.[7]
Results[edit]
28 members of National Assembly voted for Bako Sahakyan, 4 of them voted for Eduard Aghabekyan, while one of the MPs abstained.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bako Sahakyan | Democratic Party | 28 | 87.50 | |
| Eduard Aghabekyan | Movement 88 | 4 | 12.50 | |
| Total | 32 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 33 | – | ||
| Source: Media Max | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ Karabakh unveils date for next presidential election PanArmenian, 13 July 2017
- ^ "Azerbaijan says holding illegal presidential election in Nagorno-Karabakh is 'ridiculous'". APA Information Agency, APA. 17 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ "Nagorno-Karabakh parliament votes in incumbent for third presidential term". BNE Intellinews. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ The new constitution of Artsakh will lead to concentration of power and resources Archived 2017-08-20 at the Wayback Machine Media Centre, 21 February 2017
- ^ (in Armenian) Democratic Party of Artsakh nominated Bako Sahakyan's candidacy for president of NKR Azatutyun, 1 July 2017
- ^ Karabakh Leader Set To Extend Rule Azatutyun, 3 July 2017
- ^ Bako Sahakyan re-elected President of Artsakh mediamax, 19 July 2017
