Poll highlights deep voter apathy ahead of Iran election
An Iranian polling organization found that only one out of three eligible Iranians were planning to vote in the upcoming presidential election, suggesting it will be marred by the lowest turnout ever in the history of the Islamic Republic.
The results of the latest polling ahead of Iran's key presidential election indicate growing apathy among the Iranian public toward the polls.
The survey was conducted by Iran Students Polling Agency (ISPA), which is affiliated with the country's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Covering over 1,500 respondents, the polling estimated the final voter turnout to stand around 38%.
ISPA's results also showed that only 34% of eligible voters are "absolutely" going to the ballot boxes. The polling further suggested that the ongoing campaigning has not only failed to lure new voters, but it has even pushed another 5% away from the election when compared to another poll in May.
The figures also marked a sharp, unprecedented drop from all previous presidential elections in Iran. The last three votes witnessed turnouts ranging between 72 to 85%.
