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Elections in Iraq
federal republic
Elections in Iraq: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani; the system of government is federal republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani live
Head of government - Islamic Dawa Party
In office since
27 October 2022
Party
Islamic Dawa Party
Head of state
Abdul Latif Rashid
Region
Asia
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Next election
-
Government
federal republic
Capital
Baghdad
Population
38 274 618
Country facts
Legislature
Council of Representatives of Iraq
Established
1932
Currency
Iraqi dinar
Official language
Arabic
Capital
Baghdad
Region
Asia
Area
437,072 km2
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Election history
11 November 2025parliamentary
Iraqi parliamentary election
13 October 2022presidential
Iraqi presidential election
10 October 2021parliamentary
Iraqi parliamentary election
12 May 2018parliamentary
Iraqi parliamentary election
turnout 44.5%
24 July 2014presidential
Iraqi presidential election
30 April 2014parliamentary
Iraqi parliamentary election
21 September 2013parliamentary
Iraqi Kurdistan parliamentary election
7 March 2010parliamentary
Iraqi parliamentary election
25 July 2009presidential
Iraqi Kurdistan presidential election
won: Masoud Barzani
25 July 2009parliamentary
Iraqi Kurdistan parliamentary election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2022 - Mustafa Al-Kadhimi Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Iraq?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Iraq?
The head of government is Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani (Islamic Dawa Party).
When was the last election in Iraq?
The most recent was the Iraqi parliamentary election on 11 November 2025.
What type of government does Iraq have?
Iraq is a federal republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.