2012 Armenian local elections

February elections

The February elections saw the ruling Republican Party of Armenia retain control of thirty cities.[1]

September elections

The September local elections were held in 438 municipalities, including Gyumri where Samvel Balasanyan of Prosperous Armenia was elected mayor.[3] Voter turnout averaged 49.52%, ranging from 15% in Gai to 93.8% in Aravus.[3]

A total of 716 candidates contested the mayoral positions, of which 342 were members of the Republican Party, 289 were independents, 48 were members of Prosperous Armenia, 20 were members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation and twelve were from the Rule of Law party.[3]

Gyumri
Candidate Votes %
Samvel Balasanyan27,50064.91
Hovsep Simonyan10,28124.27
Andranik Avetisyan2,4585.80
Spartak Petrosyan2,1305.03
Invalid/blank votes3,359–
Total45,728100
Registered voters/turnout125,65736.39
Source: Caucasus Election Watch[3]
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References
  1. Armenia: Rulling Party Wins Local Elections Eastbook, 14 February 2012
  2. Local elections in Armenia see 49.52% turnout Tert.am, 10 September 2012
  3. New Mayor for Gyumri as Armenians vote in local elections Caucasus Election Watch, 10 September 2012
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