[UPDATE] Iranian Authorities Extend Elections After Extremely Low Voter Turnout | HNGN [Video]

Iranian officials announced that they would be extending the nation’s election following an extremely low voter turnout of only 27% amid calls for a boycott.

Authorities made the unexpected announcement of keeping polling booths until 10:00 p.m. in an effort to raise the turnout statistics. They also predicted that the eventual figure would reach more than 42.5% recorded the last time parliamentary seats were contested in 2020.

Iran’s Low Voter Turnout

The current administration in Iran has placed great store in boosting turnout above the 2020 figure, which was considered a historic low since it believes that it would be a strong show of political engagement. They think that this would ward off claims that it has run out of legitimacy or is unable to deliver …