The “Azat Qve” observation mission (carried out by “Youth for Change” CGO NGO and “WE” Lori Region Youth NGO) has published its final report on the observation of the local council elections held in Stepanavan community on October 25, 2026. With 26 observers, the monitoring was conducted across all 29 polling stations of the community.
Key Findings
- Overall Assessment: No confirmed cases of voting on behalf of another person, multiple voting, ballot-box stuffing, or falsification of results were recorded.
- Violations and Procedural Issues:
- Widespread printing defects in self-adhesive stamps (recorded in 11 polling stations).
- Numerous instances of open voting and violations of voting secrecy.
- Attempts by the head of Gyulagarak community and proxies to interfere with the commission’s work, as well as pressure on observers.
- Cases of leaving the fireproof safe open (polling stations 25/2, 25/24).
- 19 out of 29 polling stations were inaccessible for voters with mobility issues.
- Incomplete/handwritten financial declarations by candidates and campaign materials spread on social media during silent days.
You can read the full report in the attached document.
