Just over 55 percent, or 12 million of the 21 million eligible voters, went to the polls, according to the country's electoral commission. That's significantly more than in 2021, when only 41 percent voted.
The main question is whether Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani can remain in office for a second term. His first has been marked by the violent conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States, in which Iraq has had to try to keep good terms with all parties.
At the same time, many Iraqis are even more concerned about everyday issues such as lack of work and constant power outages.
At stake are 329 seats in parliament. 25 percent of them are reserved for women, and nine for religious minorities.
