Clerical era: Iran’s elections
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Iran's Electoral Landscape: Hardliners and Disillusionment
This chapter examines the stringent regulations of the Guardian Council that have stifled candidate diversity in Iran's elections, primarily favoring hardliners. It explores the intertwining effects of recent political events, public discontent, and economic struggles, leading to a pervasive sense of disenchantment among voters amid expectations of low electoral turnout.
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