Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory in a general election held on 7 June 2026. Preliminary results released on 8 June 2026 placed his governing Civil Contract party in first place with 49.82% of the vote.

Armenia’s Parliamentary System
Armenia is a parliamentary republic in the South Caucasus region. The National Assembly is the unicameral legislature of Armenia and has 107 seats under the current constitutional framework.

Election Results and Seat Projection
Preliminary counts on 8 June 2026 projected 61 seats for Civil Contract in the National Assembly. A party needs a parliamentary majority to form a government, while constitutional amendments require a referendum under Armenia’s system.

Political Context and External Relations
The election was linked to debates over Armenia’s foreign policy direction and its relations with Russia. Pashinyan has pursued closer cooperation with Western states, while opposition forces have favoured stronger ties with Moscow.
Opposition and Election Administration
Samvel Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia bloc finished second with 23.28% of the vote in preliminary results. The Central Election Commission had counted ballots from all electoral precincts by 8 June 2026, and final results were pending the complaint period.