# Iran local council election scheduling

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iran-local-council-election-scheduling
> Updated: 2026-10-24T09:28:09.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4.

The scheduling of Iran’s seventh term of city and village council elections has moved from a projected late November timeframe to a status of pending finalization based on regional readiness.

Initially, officials indicated that the Supreme National Security Council had agreed to hold the elections following revisions to previous resolutions that had linked election timing to the end of wartime status. 

Subsequently, Mohammad Saleh Jokar, head of the Central Election Supervision Board, clarified that the final date depends on an assessment by the Ministry of Interior. While some regions are prepared, others cannot hold elections due to current wartime conditions. Elections in those specific areas will be postponed until necessary conditions are met.

Most recently, Mehdi Chamran, head of the Tehran City Council, reported continued uncertainty regarding the election schedule. Chamran stated that proposals concerning the timing of local elections have been submitted to the Shoam, but no response has been received. Until a definitive answer is provided, the schedule remains unconfirmed.

Recent developments indicate that officials are now discussing a potential three-stage election process held on three consecutive Fridays: November 8, 15, and 22. While executive and supervisory bodies report readiness regarding logistics, equipment, and electronic infrastructure—including pilot testing for electronic voting—a final decision from the Supreme National Security Council is still pending. Key factors remaining include security considerations and the requirement for a dedicated campaign period for candidates.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Iran considers November for local council elections

Iranian officials are proposing to hold local council elections in three stages during November, pending approval from the Supreme National Security Council.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-considers-november-for-local-council-elections

### 2026-10-18: Tehran City Council head reports election uncertainty

Tehran City Council head Mehdi Chamran reported that election proposals await a response from Shoam and discussed plans to regulate two million motorcyclists and monitor urban density grants.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tehran-city-council-head-reports-election-uncertainty

### 2026-10-04: Iran council election dates pending city readiness assessments

Iran's council election dates will be finalized once the Ministry of Interior confirms city readiness, as some regions remain unable to vote due to wartime conditions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-council-election-dates-pending-city-readiness-assessments

### 2026-09-23: Iran council elections expected to take place in late November

Iran's seventh term of city and village council elections is projected for late November following approval from the Supreme National Security Council.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-council-elections-expected-to-take-place-in-late-november

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