The coalition led by Prime Minister Sudani won the parliamentary elections in Iraq.

13.11.2025 00:40

The parliamentary elections in Iraq were won by the Reconstruction and Development Coalition led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

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The results of the parliamentary elections held in Iraq yesterday were announced at a press conference by the Chairman of the Independent High Electoral Commission Council, Judge Omar Ahmed Mohammed, and the commission members.

FIRST IN BAGHDAD: SUDANI

In the capital of Iraq, Baghdad, the Coalition for Reconstruction and Development led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shiya al-Sudani came in first, while the Takaddum Party of former Speaker Mohammed Halbusi came in second, and the State of Law Coalition of former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki came in third. The National State Forces Alliance, affiliated with Shia political and religious leader Ammar Hakim, came in fourth, and the Sadikun list, affiliated with the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq Movement, secured fifth place.

KDP FIRST IN MOSUL

In the city of Mosul, the KDP led by Masoud Barzani became the first party, while Halbusi's party secured second place. Sudani's coalition came in third in Mosul. In the city of Erbil, the KDP was again the first party, while the KYB was announced as the second party. The Duruş Movement came in third and the New Generation Movement came in fourth in Erbil. In Basra, the governor of the city, Esad Idani's Tasmim Coalition received the most votes, becoming the first party, while the Sadikun list came in second, Sudani's coalition in third, and Maliki's coalition in fourth place.

In Anbar, Halbusi's party took the first place. In Sulaymaniyah, the KYB was first, the Duruş Movement second, and the New Generation Movement third. In Duhok, the KDP was first, the Islamic Union Party (Yekgirtu) second, and the Duruş Movement third.

In Salahaddin, Halbusi took the first place, while Sudani came in second and the Azim Coalition secured third place. Sudani also took the first place in the cities of Najaf and Karbala. In Wasit, Sudani's coalition won third place. In the Muthanna province, Sudani again secured first place, while Maliki's coalition won second place.

In the provinces of Maysan, Dhi Qar, Babylon, and Qadisiyyah, the Coalition for Reconstruction and Development led by Prime Minister Sudani also came in first. In the city of Kirkuk, the KYB received the most votes, coming in first, while Halbusi's Takaddum Party came in second, the United Iraqi Turkmen Front list came in third, and the KDP came in fourth. In Kirkuk, the Arab Alliance was fifth and the Iraqi Azim Alliance was sixth.

In Diyala, the Badr Organization led by Shia militia leader Hadi Amiri came in first, and Halbusi's party came in second, while the Alliance of the Sons of Iraq led by Khamis Hanchar secured third place.

SUDANI DECLARED HIS VICTORY

After the announcement of the election results, Prime Minister Sudani celebrated his victory, stating: "Our coalition 'Reconstruction and Development' is first because it believes in the principle of 'Iraq first.' Iraq will always remain our priority with the determination of its selfless children. We thank our people for their support in our journey of work, construction, and success." Sudani's supporters celebrated the Prime Minister's electoral victory by driving around the streets of Baghdad.

WHO IS MUHAMMED SHIYA AL-SUDANI?

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiya al-Sudani was born on March 4, 1970, in Baghdad. Coming from a Shia Arab family with roots in Maysan province, Sudani lost his father and close relatives, who were regime opponents during Saddam Hussein's era. Sudani studied agricultural sciences at Baghdad University and completed a master's degree in project management.

After 2003, Sudani began to take on public duties and held various administrative positions, including the governorship of Maysan. He entered the cabinet as Minister of Human Rights in 2010 and later held important positions such as Minister of Labor and Social Affairs.

After a long period of political crises in Iraq, Mohammed Shiya al-Sudani took office as Prime Minister on October 27, 2022, with the approval of parliament, and has focused on combating corruption, economic reforms, and regional cooperation since the day he took office. Sudani aims to establish close relations, especially with Turkey, in economic and security areas, including the "Development Road Project."