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Iran Votes Amidst Apathy and Tension: A Presidential Election with Limited Power but High Stakes

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
July 5, 2024
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Iran Votes Amidst Apathy and Tension: A Presidential Election with Limited Power but High Stakes
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Voting polls opened on Friday for Iran’s run-off presidential election, following the June 28 ballot, which saw a historic low turnout. Over 60% of Iranian voters abstained from this snap election to choose a successor to Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash. Critics view the low participation as a vote of no confidence in the Islamic Republic. Alongside voter apathy, Iran faces regional tensions with Israel and Western pressure over its nuclear project.

State TV announced that polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time (0430 GMT). While polling is scheduled to end at 6 p.m. (1430 GMT), it often extends until midnight. The final results will be announced on Saturday, with initial figures possibly emerging earlier.

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  • Limited Presidential Influence
  • Declining Voter Turnout
  • Calls for Participation and Regional Tensions
  • Limited Presidential Power
  • Public Discontent and Election Boycott
  • Economic Challenges
  • Bottom Line

Limited Presidential Influence

The current election has little impact on the Islamic Republic’s policies. All major political and economic decisions are made by the supreme leader, leaving the president with minimal influence on Iran’s foreign and domestic policy. However, the president will play a key role in selecting the successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the 85-year-old supreme leader who holds ultimate authority over state matters.

Declining Voter Turnout

Supreme Leader Khamenei acknowledged a “lower than expected turnout” in earlier voting but dismissed the idea that abstainers oppose the Islamic rule. Voter turnout has declined over the past four years, reflecting public dissatisfaction with economic hardships and restrictions on political and social freedoms. Only 48% of voters participated in the 2021 election that brought Raisi to power, and the turnout was 41% in a parliamentary election in March

Calls for Participation and Regional Tensions

Despite criticisms, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Commander Amirali Hajizadeh urged people to vote, equating each vote to a “missile launch” against enemies. The election coincides with escalating regional tensions due to conflicts involving Israel, Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in Lebanon, alongside increased Western pressure over Iran’s advancing nuclear program.

Limited Presidential Power

The president’s role is largely “symbolic”, he has no significant influence over major policy shifts, like Iran’s nuclear program or support for militia groups. Although the president manages day-to-day government operations, they remain a political figurehead with limited power.

Public Discontent and Election Boycott

Many Iranians are disillusioned, partly due to the still fresh painful memories of the violent crackdown on protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Calls for an election boycott have gained traction, the campaign is mostly against the numerous restrictions placed on the nation by the Islamic Republic, through the boycott, Iranians express their desire for a free country. The hashtag

has trended on social media, with activists calling for a boycott to avoid legitimizing the Islamic Republic.

Economic Challenges

Despite the limited power of the presidency, both candidates have pledged to revive Iran’s struggling economy, which has suffered from mismanagement, state corruption, and sanctions reimposed after the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal.

Bottom Line

Iran’s run-off presidential election is marked by low voter turnout, public discontent, and limited presidential power. Amid regional tensions and economic challenges, the election’s outcome is unlikely to significantly alter the Islamic Republic’s policies, reflecting a broader crisis of confidence in the political system.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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