Iran to hold presidential election on June 28
Asia
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Xinhua
| May 21, 2024
Iran's government decided on Monday that the country's 14th presidential election would be held on June 28, the official news agency IRNA reported.
The election date was determined in a meeting attended by Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, currently assuming the presidency, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001495483/irans-president-and-foreign-minister-killed-in-helicopter-crash"> Mohseni-Ejei and Parliament According to Article 131 of Iran's Constitution, the first vice president will take the helm of the executive branch if the president is unable to perform duties. Also, the interim president is duty-bound to make arrangements for the election of a new president within a maximum of 50 days.
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Based on the schedule, the registration would be conducted from May 30 to June 3, following which candidates would have to conduct electoral campaigns from June 12 to 27, the report said.
According to IRNA, the Constitutional Council has initially consented to the schedule.