"Since the first elected government in 2005, Iraqis have grown disillusioned with their governments' failure to improve the lives of citizens and the predominance of unchanging faces heading militarised parties. Yet many will still head to the polls. Here's all you need to know about the parliamentary elections: How does it all work? Well, voters will select 329 members of parliament. Of this number, at least 25 percent 83 seats will go to women."
"Early voting for Iraq's security personnel and its 26,000 displaced people took place on Sunday. For the rest of the population, polls will open at 7am (04:00 GMT) on Tuesday and close at 6pm (15:00 GMT). They will cast their ballots at polling stations across 18 of Iraq's 19 provinces. The recently created province of Halabja will be included with Sulaimaniya in the vote."
Iraqis are voting to elect 329 members of parliament, with at least 25 percent (83 seats) reserved for women. Early voting covered security personnel and 26,000 displaced people; general polling runs from 7am to 6pm across 18 of 19 provinces, with Halabja included in Sulaimaniya. There are 7,744 candidates, most tied to sectarian parties due to the muhasasa quota system intended to ensure proportional representation. The 2003 US invasion and subsequent conflicts between militias and ISIL have weakened social cohesion. Many citizens remain disillusioned over persistent insecurity and poor public services, making turnout a test of confidence in the political system.
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