May 10, 2017 - 13:11 AMT
Yerevan elections: Armenia’s RPA ahead of opponents with 67% support

The ruling Republican Party of Armenia leads polls ahead of Yerevan City Council elections, slated for May 14, a new survey conducted by Sociometr revealed on Wednesday, May 10.

According to the newly-unveiled data, 67% of the residents of Yerevan will vote for RPA, 21% for YELQ bloc, and 12% for Yerkir Tsirani party.

According to the head of the organization, Aharon Adibekyan, an average of 49% voter turnout is expected on May 14, Armtimes.com reports.

Three parties participate in elections. RPA’s proportional list is headed by current mayor Taron Margaryan; Nikol Pashinyan, who was recently re-elected to the National Assembly, tops the list of YELQ bloc; while 5th Convocation National Assembly lawmaker Zaruhi Postanjyan, who recently announced the Yerkir Tsirani (Land of Apricot) party, will head its list.