2026 Parliamentary Elections, Armenia

Armenia's first scheduled parliamentary elections since 2017 came at a pivotal moment for the country, with the economy and security being among voters' top concerns. The ruling party, Civil Contract, sought out peace with Azerbaijan after a massive military defeat in 2020 while growing the country’s ties with Europe and the West. The main opposition, including the Strong Armenia Alliance and the Armenia Alliance, emphasized continued ties with longtime partner Russia. Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Civil Contract won another term. The campaign was marred by misinformation and a strong display of political force, with multiple rallies in the final days leading up to the vote.

The main political parties include the ruling party, Civil Contract, and the opposition groups, Strong Armenia and Armenia Alliance.

The main political parties include the ruling party, Civil Contract, and the opposition groups, Strong Armenia and Armenia Alliance.

A woman walks past registered voter rolls inside a school in the northern neighborhood of Arabkir on June 7, 2026.

A woman walks past registered voter rolls inside a school in the northern neighborhood of Arabkir on June 7, 2026.

Voters line up to cast their ballot in central Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, June 7, 2026.

Voters line up to cast their ballot in central Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, June 7, 2026.

Voters and election workers inside a polling site in the neighborhood of Sari Tagh on June 7, 2026.

Voters and election workers inside a polling site in the neighborhood of Sari Tagh on June 7, 2026.

Candidate parties must receive at least 4% of the votes to enter parliament. The threshold for political alliances is 11%.

Candidate parties must receive at least 4% of the votes to enter parliament. The threshold for political alliances is 11%.

A woman helps a voter sign in to vote at a polling site in Sari Tagh, in south Yerevan on June 7, 2026.

A woman helps a voter sign in to vote at a polling site in Sari Tagh, in south Yerevan on June 7, 2026.

There are 18 political factions running in the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections.

There are 18 political factions running in the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections.

The 2026 Parliamentary Elections have gathered massive international attention, framed as a battleground between the West and Russia.

The 2026 Parliamentary Elections have gathered massive international attention, framed as a battleground between the West and Russia.

With election observers present, officials lock the ballot box after polls closed at 8 p.m. on June 7.

With election observers present, officials lock the ballot box after polls closed at 8 p.m. on June 7.

Election officials begin the process of counting ballots after polls closed at 8 p.m. on June 7.

Election officials begin the process of counting ballots after polls closed at 8 p.m. on June 7.