This report provides a detailed breakdown of voter statistics for the Kurdistan Region’s 2025 elections, based on the latest data from the Iraqi Electoral Commission. The key determinant for voter eligibility is the possession of a renewed biometric card.

Kurdistan Region Voter Data, August 2025

Kurdistan Voter Statistics, August 2025

Analysis of Voter Eligibility Based on Renewed Biometric Cards

Eligible vs. Ineligible Voters by Province (Raw Numbers)

Kurdistan Region Totals

Total Eligible Voters: 3,883,501
Renewed Cards (Can Vote): 3,070,839
Old/No Card (Cannot Vote): 812,662

Erbil

36.3% of Region Voters

15 General Seats + 1 Quota Seat

Eligible Voters1,410,112
Renewed Cards1,088,601
Biometric Renewal Rate77.2%
New Voters73,128
Candidates109

Sulaimani + Halabja

39.5% of Region Voters

17 General Seats

Eligible Voters1,532,893
Renewed Cards1,202,502
Biometric Renewal Rate78.5%
New Voters46,586
Candidates135

Duhok

24.2% of Region Voters

11 General Seats + 1 Quota Seat

Eligible Voters940,496
Renewed Cards779,736
Biometric Renewal Rate82.9%
New Voters47,029
Candidates55

Across the entire Kurdistan Region, there are 3,883,501 eligible voters. Of this total, 3,070,839 citizens (79.1%) have biometrically registered, making them eligible to vote. This leaves 812,662 individuals (20.9%) who are currently ineligible to participate.

  • Total Eligible Voters: 3,883,501
  • Voters with Renewed Cards (Eligible to Vote): 3,070,839
  • Voters without Renewed Cards (Ineligible to Vote): 812,662

Provincial Breakdown

1. Sulaimani & Halabja Provinces

Constituting the largest portion of the electorate, Sulaimani and Halabja represent 39.5% of the region’s total voters. The province has the highest number of candidates competing for 17 general electoral seats.

  • Eligible Voters: 1,532,893
  • Renewed Biometric Cards: 1,202,502
  • Biometric Renewal Rate: 78.5%
  • New Voters: 46,586
  • Candidates: 135
  • Electoral Seats: 17 General

2. Erbil Province

Erbil province accounts for 36.3% of the region’s voters. It is allocated 15 general seats and one quota seat.

  • Eligible Voters: 1,410,112
  • Renewed Biometric Cards: 1,088,601
  • Biometric Renewal Rate: 77.2%
  • New Voters: 73,128
  • Candidates: 109
  • Electoral Seats: 15 General + 1 Quota

3. Duhok Province

Duhok makes up 24.2% of the region’s voter base and has the highest biometric card renewal rate among the three provinces. It is competing for 11 general seats and one quota seat.

  • Eligible Voters: 940,496
  • Renewed Biometric Cards: 779,736
  • Biometric Renewal Rate: 82.9%
  • New Voters: 47,029
  • Candidates: 55
  • Electoral Seats: 11 General + 1 Quota