After withdrawals the ranks of the female candidates for head of the community were diminished by the half

CEC reports that the time for  submitting withdrawal requests by candidates registered for local elections to be held on September 18^th, in 317 communities of Syunik and Tavush, Aragatsotn, Ararat, Armavir, regions expired.  140 out of 548 citizens registered as a candidate for the post submitted a withdrawal application, i.e. a quarter. It is noteworthy that the 11 out of 21 female candidates withdrew – the half. The struggle will continue for 10 female candidates.

Our observations on candidates’ lists show that some of the candidates are members of community organizations, that is, if elected, by law, they must, leave their jobs. Perhaps that is the reason why they submit withdrawals, but in this case, it is not clear if they are not willing to lose the job, why are initially nominated.

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