The elections on Friday are viewed as a critical litmus test for Iran’s leadership in terms of legitimacy and popular support, although low voter turnout is predicted.
After a period of upheaval following the death of a young woman held by morality police for wearing a “improper” hijab, voter apathy is still high.
There are more than 61.2 million voters in the country.
On Friday, there will be two distinct elections: one to choose the next parliamentarians and another to choose the Assembly of Experts’ members.
The supreme leader, Iran’s most powerful person and commander in chief, is chosen and managed by the assembly. He or she makes crucial choices on matters that matter to voters, such social freedom and economic conditions.
