There will be no repeat parliamentary elections in Armenia: the Constitutional Court upheld the results of the vote
06.07.2026,
10:24
The Constitutional Court of Armenia upheld the decision of the Central Electoral Commission of June 14, 2026, "On the results of the regular elections to the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia held on June 7, 2026."
YEREVAN, July 6. /ARКА/. The Constitutional Court of Armenia upheld the decision of the Central Electoral Commission of June 14, 2026, "On the results of the regular elections to the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia held on June 7, 2026." The corresponding decision was announced on July 4 by Constitutional Court Chairman Arman Dilanyan.
Thus, the Constitutional Court rejected the applications of seven political forces challenging the parliamentary election results. The applications were filed by the Strong Armenia and Armenia blocs, the Wings of Unity, Democracy, Law, Discipline (DLD), Prosperous Armenia, the Alliance of Democracy Defenders for the Republic, and the reformist New Force Party.
Three Political Forces
Following the announcement of the Constitutional Court's decision, Vahagn Hovakimyan, Chairman of the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia, announced on Facebook that three political forces would be represented in the ninth National Assembly:
* Civil Contract Party – 64 deputies;
* Strong Armenia bloc – 29 deputies;
* Armenia bloc – 12 deputies.
Government Position
Commenting on the Constitutional Court's decision, Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan, representing the government, stated that, in her opinion, "justice has prevailed." She also congratulated her fellow citizens on the "triumph of democracy."
Lawyers' Opinions
According to lawyer Aram Orbelyan, with its decision, the Constitutional Court deprived the people of Armenia of the opportunity to have a genuine parliamentary system, in which the ruling party would be obliged to seek consensus, negotiate, and deliberate on certain decisions.
"The Constitutional Court of Armenia had a historic opportunity to invalidate the election results for the first time, but unfortunately, this did not happen," Orbelyan, who represented the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) in the Constitutional Court, told reporters.
"The Constitutional Court's decisions are always political and legal in nature," added the lawyer, expressing regret that the Constitutional Court effectively "became involved in the theft of votes, or at least failed to stop this process."
Aram Vardevanyan, a member of the Strong Armenia party board, stated that the Constitutional Court's decision regarding the parliamentary election results, in his opinion, demonstrates the absence of constitutional justice in the country.
Statement by Five Parties
A few hours after the Constitutional Court's decision was announced, five opposition parties in Armenia announced a new stage in the struggle for a change of power.
A joint statement issued on behalf of the Strong Armenia and Armenia blocs, the Prosperous Armenia, Armenian National Congress, and National Democratic Pole parties, expresses their intention to join forces to implement a common political agenda, including opposing constitutional amendments, protecting the Armenian Apostolic Church, and releasing political prisoners.
According to the signatories, the Constitutional Court's refusal to recognize violations in the June 7 vote deepens the crisis, does not contribute to the formation of an atmosphere of national harmony, and shifts the struggle "to the plane of political resistance."
A separate clause in the statement emphasizes the need to change the current government. The authors of the document believe that the formation of a new national government is a necessary condition for restoring constitutional order, achieving public consensus, and ensuring the country's security.
Thus, the Constitutional Court rejected the applications of seven political forces challenging the parliamentary election results. The applications were filed by the Strong Armenia and Armenia blocs, the Wings of Unity, Democracy, Law, Discipline (DLD), Prosperous Armenia, the Alliance of Democracy Defenders for the Republic, and the reformist New Force Party.
Three Political Forces
Following the announcement of the Constitutional Court's decision, Vahagn Hovakimyan, Chairman of the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia, announced on Facebook that three political forces would be represented in the ninth National Assembly:
* Civil Contract Party – 64 deputies;
* Strong Armenia bloc – 29 deputies;
* Armenia bloc – 12 deputies.
Government Position
Commenting on the Constitutional Court's decision, Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan, representing the government, stated that, in her opinion, "justice has prevailed." She also congratulated her fellow citizens on the "triumph of democracy."
Lawyers' Opinions
According to lawyer Aram Orbelyan, with its decision, the Constitutional Court deprived the people of Armenia of the opportunity to have a genuine parliamentary system, in which the ruling party would be obliged to seek consensus, negotiate, and deliberate on certain decisions.
"The Constitutional Court of Armenia had a historic opportunity to invalidate the election results for the first time, but unfortunately, this did not happen," Orbelyan, who represented the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) in the Constitutional Court, told reporters.
"The Constitutional Court's decisions are always political and legal in nature," added the lawyer, expressing regret that the Constitutional Court effectively "became involved in the theft of votes, or at least failed to stop this process."
Aram Vardevanyan, a member of the Strong Armenia party board, stated that the Constitutional Court's decision regarding the parliamentary election results, in his opinion, demonstrates the absence of constitutional justice in the country.
Statement by Five Parties
A few hours after the Constitutional Court's decision was announced, five opposition parties in Armenia announced a new stage in the struggle for a change of power.
A joint statement issued on behalf of the Strong Armenia and Armenia blocs, the Prosperous Armenia, Armenian National Congress, and National Democratic Pole parties, expresses their intention to join forces to implement a common political agenda, including opposing constitutional amendments, protecting the Armenian Apostolic Church, and releasing political prisoners.
According to the signatories, the Constitutional Court's refusal to recognize violations in the June 7 vote deepens the crisis, does not contribute to the formation of an atmosphere of national harmony, and shifts the struggle "to the plane of political resistance."
A separate clause in the statement emphasizes the need to change the current government. The authors of the document believe that the formation of a new national government is a necessary condition for restoring constitutional order, achieving public consensus, and ensuring the country's security.