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| 20:04:58 | 29-09-2005 | Regions |

GEGHARKUNIK PREPARING FOR LGB ELECTION

Candidates running for community head as well as those wishing to serve on
the community council have already prepared for the election to the local
self-government to be held in Gegharkunik region October 23.

Incumbent Mayor Gevorg Malkhasyan was the only to nominate for the post. The
number of candidates for the community council is 34. 4 of them represent
Republican Party of Armenia, 2 – ARFD, 5 United Labor Party, 1 – People’s
Party of Armenia, 1- Democratic Party and 21 are independent candidates, STV
1 reports.

The registration of the candidates will last September 28- October 3.