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The '''2020 Vardanan directorial election''' | The '''2020 Vardanan directorial election''' occurred on 31 May 2020 and 14 June 2020, to fill 2 seats on the [[Directory of Vardana|Directory]]. The election was highly contested in the provinces of [[Bayazet]] and [[Administrative divisions of Vardana#Provinces|Corduene]], and saw both incumbents lose their seats. | ||
Both seats were deemed noncompetitive by pundits ahead of the [[#Primaries|primary elections]]. However the election quickly developed into a highly competitive election when the Radical Party contested its first primary in Corduene since 2010, and in Bayazet when incumbent [[Constantine Melikian]] was defeated by challenger [[Tigran Saroyan]]; however, Melikian continued as an independent. Prior to election day, several candidates were injured during a campaign town hall event, ultimately resulting in Melikian's death following the second round of the Bayazet election. | |||
The election in Corduene resulted in the Radical Party gaining a seat in an upset victory over longtime incumbent [[Almasd Dzolkert]]. In contrast, the Bayazet election was suspended following the first round of voting due to the death of Melikian who advanced to the second round. The suspension resulted in various legal battles and protests throughout Bayazet, and major cities throughout Vardana, calling for the election to continue. A lengthy court battle allowed the Bayazetan provincial government to appoint an interim director, and ultimately hold the seat until a special election is scheduled. The Bayazet special election is set for May 2021. | |||
==Election date and process== | ==Election date and process== | ||
According to law, the national election dates are set for the last Sunday in May for first round voting and the second Sunday in June for second round voting, if necessary. Provincial laws govern when and how primary elections are held, traditionally primary elections are held in either December, January, or February. All primary elections in Vardana follow the national two-round model. Each province has a separate filing deadline and different requirements for filing. | According to law, the national election dates are set for the last Sunday in May for first round voting and the second Sunday in June for second round voting, if necessary. Provincial laws govern when and how primary elections are held, traditionally primary elections are held in either December, January, or February. All primary elections in Vardana follow the national two-round model. Each province has a separate filing deadline and different requirements for filing. | ||
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To be eligible to vote in directorial elections, one must be: | To be eligible to vote in directorial elections, one must be: | ||
*registered to vote with the provincial election commission; | *registered to vote with the provincial election commission; | ||
*aged 20 years old by 31 May 2020 | *aged 20 years old by 31 May 2020 in [[Bayazet]] or aged 19 years old by 31 May 2020 in [[Corduene]]; | ||
*a [[Vardana|Vardanan]] citizen or permanent resident with at least 10 years of continual residence | *a [[Vardana|Vardanan]] citizen or permanent resident with at least 10 years of continual residence; | ||
*not excluded or disqualified from voting | *not excluded or disqualified from voting. | ||
===Timeline=== | ===Timeline=== | ||
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==Corduene== | ==Corduene== | ||
{{main|Vardanan directorial election in Corduene, 2020}} | {{main|Vardanan directorial election in Corduene, 2020}} | ||
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The 2020 Vardanan directorial election occurred on 31 May 2020 and 14 June 2020, to fill 2 seats on the Directory. The election was highly contested in the provinces of Bayazet and Corduene, and saw both incumbents lose their seats.
Both seats were deemed noncompetitive by pundits ahead of the primary elections. However the election quickly developed into a highly competitive election when the Radical Party contested its first primary in Corduene since 2010, and in Bayazet when incumbent Constantine Melikian was defeated by challenger Tigran Saroyan; however, Melikian continued as an independent. Prior to election day, several candidates were injured during a campaign town hall event, ultimately resulting in Melikian's death following the second round of the Bayazet election.
The election in Corduene resulted in the Radical Party gaining a seat in an upset victory over longtime incumbent Almasd Dzolkert. In contrast, the Bayazet election was suspended following the first round of voting due to the death of Melikian who advanced to the second round. The suspension resulted in various legal battles and protests throughout Bayazet, and major cities throughout Vardana, calling for the election to continue. A lengthy court battle allowed the Bayazetan provincial government to appoint an interim director, and ultimately hold the seat until a special election is scheduled. The Bayazet special election is set for May 2021.
Election date and process
According to law, the national election dates are set for the last Sunday in May for first round voting and the second Sunday in June for second round voting, if necessary. Provincial laws govern when and how primary elections are held, traditionally primary elections are held in either December, January, or February. All primary elections in Vardana follow the national two-round model. Each province has a separate filing deadline and different requirements for filing.
Voter eligibility
To be eligible to vote in directorial elections, one must be:
- registered to vote with the provincial election commission;
- aged 20 years old by 31 May 2020 in Bayazet or aged 19 years old by 31 May 2020 in Corduene;
- a Vardanan citizen or permanent resident with at least 10 years of continual residence;
- not excluded or disqualified from voting.
Timeline
| Province | Filing deadline |
Primary election |
Primary run-off (if necessary) |
General election |
General run-off (if necessary) |
Poll closing (VST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayazet | 1 September 2019 | 19 January 2020 | 9 February 2020 | 31 May 2020 | 14 June 2020 | 7:00pm |
| Corduene | 19 August 2019 | 29 December 2019 | 12 January 2020 | 31 May 2020 | 14 June 2020 | 10:30pm |
Primaries
Directorial primary elections are held from December until February. Primary elections are either closed or semi-closed, meaning that one must be a registered member of a political party to vote in that party's closed primary, or that one must request a party ballot on the day of the primary election in order to vote in a provincial semi-closed primary. The first primary elections were held in 1991 for the national at-large directorial seat, and have since expanded to be contested in every directorial election since.
Ahead of the 2020 election, only the provinces of Corduene and Bayazet will be contesting primary elections, which are to be held on 29 December 2019 and 19 January 2020 respectively. As on election day, all primaries consist of a two-round voting system, where if no candidate earns a majority of votes, the first and second place finishers face off in a second round of voting to earn a majority.
Bayazet
The first round of the Bayazet primary election was held on 19 January 2020, followed by the second round on 9 February 2020. Ten parties held primary elections, the most since 1988.
Incumbent Director Constantine Melikian faced an unexpected primary challenge, and was ultimately defeated in the second round of voting by eventual nominee Tigran Saroyan. Melikian has since announced plans to stand for the May election as an independent candidate. One of the more notable primaries involved the 11 July Club's nomination of Arman Boghossian, former Member or the Directory and the last Paramount Leader of the Second Republic. Boghossian was elected in a landslide victory in the first round of voting. Republican Spirit's primary was the most crowded, featuring 12 candidates leading into the first round, with as many as 25 in total registering before the filing deadline. Haik Xorxoruni earned the Republican Spirit nomination in a tight second round of voting, only earning 50.1% of votes.
Corduene
The first round of the Corduene primary election was held 29 December 2019, followed by the second round on 12 January 2020. The election saw record high turnout. For the first time since 2010, the Radical Party held a primary election in Corduene.
Incumbent Director Almasd Dzolkert was set to face multiple challengers in the Radical Renewal primary, but the party cancelled its primary on 2 October 2019. The cancellation of the Renewal primary prompted the Radical Party's National Conference and provincial affiliate to hold its first primary in Corduene since 2010, previously endorsing Dzolkert since that time. Five candidates faced off in the Radical primary, with David Kiurikian earning the nomination in the second round of voting after earning the endorsement of Director-General Anastas Barkhudar. Varteres Sumbatian earned the Republican Spirit nomination after the first round of voting and was later endorsed by the 11 July Club, who did not hold a primary election.
Bayazet
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | 2nd round | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |||
| Arman Boghossian | 11 July Club | 3,609,345 | 42.3 | |||
| Constantine Melikian | Independent | 2,896,070 | 33.7 | |||
| Tigran Saroyan | Radical Party | 1,108,584 | 12.9 | |||
| Haik Xorxoruni | Republican Spirit | 386,715 | 4.5 | |||
| David Kasajian | One Vardana | 180,467 | 2.1 | |||
| Zohrag Boshian | Blue-White Alliance | 171,873 | 2.0 | |||
| Emmanouel Dadourian | Workers' Party | 103,124 | 1.2 | |||
| Sara Krikorian | Citizens United | 65,311 | 0.76 | |||
| Haro Tachdjian | Red Rose | 24,062 | 0.28 | |||
| Lorin Virabyan | Alternative Reform Party | 22,343 | 0.26 | |||
| Total | 8,567,894 | 100.00 | 100.00 | |||
Corduene
| Candidate | Party | 1st round | 2nd round | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |||
| David Kiurikian | Radical Party | 141,969 | 39.6 | 219,805 | 54.6 | |
| Almasd Dzolkert | Radical Renewal | 153,082 | 42.7 | 182,769 | 45.4 | |
| Varteres Sumbatian | Republican Spirit | 33,341 | 9.3 | |||
| Adrine Sevan | One Vardana | 13,623 | 3.8 | |||
| Vana Kordvatsi | Blue-White Alliance | 11,114 | 3.1 | |||
| Jivan Avietissian | Red Rose | 8,604 | 2.4 | |||
| Artoun Portoian | Citizens United | 5,377 | 1.5 | |||
| Emmanouel Dadourian | Workers' Party | 3,943 | 1.1 | |||
| Total | 371,053 | 100.00 | 402,574 | 100.00 | ||