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Elections are the core pillar of democracy, representing the people’s will and enabling peaceful transfer of power. Iraq, lacking democratic life since 1968, entered a new phase after the 2003 U.S. occupation, which ended dictatorship and initiated democratic transformation despite widespread destruction.
Political forces adopted free elections as a foundation for the new regime and constitution. Since 2003, Iraq has witnessed four key electoral milestones: the transitional assembly elections (Jan 2005), the constitutional referendum (Oct 2005), the permanent parliament elections (Dec 2005), and the Council of Representatives elections (2010).
The Kurdistan region, with its earlier stability since 1991, held its first parliament elections in 1992 and actively joined Iraq’s political process.
Although elections marked a turning point, the Iraqi experience still faces many shortcomings and has not yet established a fully stable democratic system. Its future depends on the people’s awareness and the ability of political elites to improve and sustain democratic practices.

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