August 15 was the deadline for the local government elections in 5 regions (Ararat, Armavir, Lori, Shirak and Syunik).
Some of the candidates, who were earlier nominated for elections, have refused to participate in them.
As a result we have the following situation, in Tavush region only 3 candidates are nominated for elections, in Vanadzor only 5, in Stepanavan, Akhtala and Shamughlu 2 condidates.
In Ararat Region instead of 8 candidates we have just four; the others have refused to participate.
In Shirak Region instead of 5 candidates we have again 4 candidates, and in Syunik region we have 5 candidates instead of 6.
This information was reported to “FastInfo” from the Central Election Commission.
Note, the candidates can refuse to take part even after the registration, till August 30.