All Iran elections

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

President (continued)

Largest force

Principlists

195 of 290 seats

Turnout

51.0%

The result

Share of the Islamic Consultative Assembly
Principlists195-1
Reformists51+4

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