Polling Opens in Northern and Northeastern Districts
Voting started on Sunday in several districts across northern and northeastern Syria as authorities moved forward with elections for members of the country’s People’s Assembly, according to the Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections.
Reports stated that polling stations opened in the Hasakah and Qamishli districts of Hasakah province, as well as the Ayn al-Arab district in Aleppo province.
According to election officials, candidates are competing for a limited number of parliamentary seats through designated electoral bodies.
Authorities stated that 12 candidates are contesting two seats in Ayn al-Arab from an electoral body consisting of 100 members. Meanwhile, 13 candidates are competing for three seats in Hasakah, where 150 electors are eligible to cast votes.
In Qamishli, seven candidates entered the race for four seats within an electoral body comprising 198 members.
Additionally, reports indicated that some allocated seats in Hasakah’s al-Malikiyah district were filled without competition after only two candidates registered.
Authorities Expect Results Following Completion of Polling
Election officials stated that voting would continue until around midday, although authorities could extend the process by an additional hour if turnout requirements remain unmet.
Meanwhile, officials confirmed that vote counting would begin immediately after polling closes.
Authorities also indicated that preliminary results could emerge later on Sunday following completion of the counting process.
The current election process follows earlier parliamentary developments that took place after major political changes in Syria.
Additionally, previous voting in some regions faced delays because of security concerns and administrative conditions.
The 210-member People’s Assembly serves a 30-month term during the transitional period and holds responsibilities involving legislation, treaty approval, budget matters, and legal reforms.
Observers continue monitoring developments as Syria proceeds with its broader political transition process.
