2008 Iranian Legislative Election

14 March and 25 April 2008 · The Islamic Republic · 290 seats, 146 for a majority

Principlists finished first with 195 of 290 seats. Turnout 51.0%.

The Guardian Council vets every candidate before the vote, so the field is settled before the campaign begins.

President before

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President (continued)

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Largest force

Principlists

195 of 290 seats

Turnout

51.0%

The result

Sort by

Principlists

-1 seats

195

seats

Reformists

+4 seats

seats

				Share of the Islamic Consultative Assembly
Principlists	—	195	-1		—	—	—
Reformists	—	51	+4		—	—	—

44 further seats went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.