At present, 1030 candidates for MPs have been registered in Azerbaijan

At present, 1030 candidates for MPs have been registered in connection with the early parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan, APA reports, Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mazahir Panahov said at today’s meeting of the commission.

A total of 1508 candidates have been nominated for MPs in connection with the early parliamentary elections. Of those nominated, 1462 have been approved, and 1420 have been issued signature sheets. At present, 1197 people have submitted signature sheets. The deadline for submitting election documents to district election commissions required for registration of candidates for MPs in connection with the early parliamentary elections expired on August 2.

The early elections to the Milli Majlis are scheduled for September 1

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