Precinct chairman notes diverse party affiliations among candidates

There is diversity among candidates in terms of party affiliation, Telman Mammadov, Chairman of Precinct No. 13 of Yasamal Third Constituency No. 17, told Report.

According to him, 1,215 voters are registered in the precinct:

"Seven observers, both independent and belonging to certain parties, are monitoring the voting process. Our precinct has 1,215 registered voters, and we have received the same number of ballots. Out of 37 candidates competing in the election, 19 have the right to be elected to the Yasamal municipality.

There is diversity among candidates in terms of party affiliation. So far, approximately 45 people have exercised their right to vote. The oldest voter was born in 1934. No webcam has been installed at the precinct."

Observer Nigar Gurbanzada, who is monitoring the voting at that precinct, stated that the process is transparent:

"I am 23 years old and participating as an independent observer on my own initiative. The election process is transparent. The day is just beginning, and no problems have occurred so far."

The municipal elections in Azerbaijan are being held at 5,846 polling stations covering 118 electoral districts. In total, 16,092 candidates are competing for 8,071 members of 685 municipalities.

The voting will run until 19:00 (GMT+4).

According to the Central Election Commission (CEC), 5,961,987 voters are eligible to participate in the elections.

January 29 has been declared a non-working day in Azerbaijan due to the elections.