Baghdad: The Independent High Electoral Commission announced the exclusion of 68 new candidates from the electoral race.
According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Commission explained in a press statement that Ahmed al-Jubouri (Abu Mazen) and Najm al-Jubouri were excluded due to criminal records. The Commission further mentioned that the remaining candidates faced exclusion based on various issues.
Previously, the Independent High Electoral Commission had excluded 46 candidates from the legislative elections scheduled for November 11, 2025.