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
| 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.