The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda (CCER) officially registered lists of candidates nominated by political parties on their nationwide lists. Seven political parties are officially registered in Tajikistan. It is to be noted the lists of some political parties have been noticeably reduced.
The list of the Agrarian Party of Tajikistan (APT) has not changed and includes Rustam Latifzoda; Fazliddin Ikromov; Mansour Usmonov; Nematullo Kholboizoda; Zainiddin Safarov; Mirzoanvar Ahmadov; Shodi Mousozoda; Muzaffar Mirzozoda; Bakhtiyor Ahmadzoda; Jonona Haidarzoda; Nourali Niyozov; Roupiya Safarova; and Rahmon Ziyo.
The Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) has also not changed its list of candidates nominated on its nationwide list: Saijaffar Usmonzoda; Dilovar Kholov; Tavarali Ziyozoda; and Zuhro Mirzoyeva.
The list of the Party of Economic Reforms of Tajikistan has also not changed and includes Rustam Qudratov; Mashrab Faizulloyev; Ghiyosiddin Ashourov; Rahmon Daring; Zafar Alizoda; Abdulatif Rahimov and Bahodour Razzoqov.
The list of the Communist Party of Tajikistan (CPT) has been reduced by one and now includes; Zaragul Mirasanova, Qurbonjon Mirzoyeva, Habibullo Yorov, Hikmatullo Homidov, and Azizjon Rahmonov.
CPT leader Miroj Abulloyev will run for parliament in the single-mandate constituency in the Muminobod district of the Khatlon province.
The Socialist Party of Tajikistan (SPT) has reduced the number of candidates on its nationwide list from eight to five and it now includes Abduhalim Ghafforov, Zarif Naimov, Davlatkhonim Saidoshourova, Nargis Bobojonova, and Ugul Qobilova.
SPT leader Abduhalim Ghafforov says they have been forced to reduce the list due financial problems.
The Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT) has also reduced the number of candidates on its nationwide list from eight to five for the same reason and now its list includes Rahmatillo Zoyirov, Shokir Hakimov, Nigina Shonazarova, Mahmurod Odinayev and Qiyomiddin Azizovv.
Even the ruling People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT) has reduced the number candidates on its nationwide list from 28 to 26 on its nationwide list, but for another reason.
PDPT deputy leader Asror Latifzoda sys the list has been reduced because Ms. Zulfiya Favlatzoda has been appointed Minister of Culture and Ms. Firouza Sharifi was appointed Deputy Governor of the Khatlon Porvince.
PDPT’s party list now includes Saimurod Fattohzoda, Mahmadali Vatanzoda, Ranokhon Bobojoniyon, Nasiba Sodiqi, Dilrabo Mansouri, Sumanqul Taghoizoda, Idigul Qosimzoda, Khairullo Amonullo, Saodatsho Matrobiyon, Abdurahim Kholiqzoda, Abdullo Tabari, Muzaffarjon Mahmoudov, Faizali Idizoda, Mujibakhon Javharova, Bibiosiya Ayubi, Sharofiddin Jourazoda, Faizali Nazarov, Taghoimurod Hasanzoda, Rukhsora Davlatzoda, Sofiyamoh Safarova, Sayohat Dadajonova, Habibullo Amirbekzoda, Dilnoza Ahmadzoda, Bakhtiyor Ahmadov, Firdavs Yodgori, and Fariza Abdullozoda.
Members of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) are directly elected for a five-year term according to a mixed majoritarian-proportional system. Of the 63 MPs, 41 are elected from single-mandate districts, with the winning candidate requiring a majority of votes cast. If no candidate receives a majority, a second round is held within two weeks between the two leading candidates. More than 50 per cent of registered voters must participate for the election to be valid; otherwise, repeat elections must be held.
The other 22 MPs are elected from a single nationwide district under a proportional, closed-list system with a five percent threshold.
