Seven Armenian Parties Run for Yerevan Mayor

Seven political groups will vie for seats in the Yerevan city council in May 31 elections. Two key opposition groups failed to join forces for the vote, Armenian news sources reported.

The opposition Heritage Party did not submit candidates after failing to agree on a joint candidate list with the Armenian National Congress led by ex-President Levon Ter-Petrosian. A mayor will be selected based on the party that wins the majority of council seats.

Aside from the Armenian National Congress, government coalition members Prosperous Armenia, Republican Party of Armenia, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation and Orinats Erkir (Country of Law), and the opposition People's Party and Labor Socialist Party of Armenia will all take part in the vote. Registration for the election ended on March 22.