Armenian Constitutional Court upholds June election results as opposition vows protest

Armenia's Constitutional Court confirmed the results of the June 7, 2026 parliamentary election, rejecting the opposition’s claims of widespread violations, vote‑buying and the arrest of activists. The court validated the Central Election Commission’s June 14 decision, allowing the ruling Civil Contract party of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to retain nearly 50% of the vote and 64 seats.

Opposition blocs Strong Armenia (23.3% of the vote, 29 seats) and Armenia (9.9%, 12 seats) entered parliament but refused to recognise the outcome, issuing a joint declaration announcing a new phase of political resistance and pledging street protests. They accused the government of using state resources to influence the vote and of intimidating opponents.

International observers reported that voting proceeded smoothly in most precincts, though they noted isolated allegations of irregularities. The election took place amid heightened geopolitical tension, with Pashinyan’s pro‑Western stance confronting a pro‑Russian opposition and pressure from Moscow.