Local elections to take place in 46 communities in 2026 - CEC chairman
ArmInfo. Local government elections will be held in 46 communities across Armenia in the fall of 2026. Central Election Commission Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan announced this at a press conference in Yerevan on December 24.
According to the CEC chairman, they will cover regional centers such as Ashtarak, Artashat, Armavir, Gavar, Vanadzor, Hrazdan, Kapan, Yeghegnadzor, and Ijevan. "Although one day is usually allocated for elections, to ensure their proper organization, three days will be allocated in 2026: the last Sunday of September, October, and November, as organizing elections in 46 communities on a single day will be simply impossible," Hovakimyan explained.
The head of the Armenian Central Election Commission also spoke about the steps taken to improve the country's electoral system. An important decision, he noted, was the Central Election Commission's adoption of the 2025-2028 strategic plan, which was approved on April 10, 2025. "This is the first document of its kind, adopted after two years of discussion and study of international experience. The challenges the country faced during local government elections were also taken into account during its development," Hovakimyan said.
The CEC Chairman also cited the creation of a new CEC structure, which will be implemented in January 2026, as another important development. "Within this structure, a training center will be established responsible for training participants in the electoral process. In particular, training courses for media representatives with the participation of international experts are planned for the 2026 parliamentary elections," Hovakimyan concluded.
As ArmInfo previously reported, the CEC Chairman announced today that the 2026 parliamentary elections will be held on June 7.