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Iran holds its first elections since the 2022 anti-government protests, with low turnout expected amid voter apathy following a period of unrest. The elections are seen as a crucial test of legitimacy for Iran's leadership, raising concerns over government legitimacy due to potential low voter numbers.
Iran holds its first elections since the 2022 anti-government protests, with low turnout expected due to voter apathy following a period of unrest. The elections will select members of parliament and the Assembly of Experts, which oversees the supreme leader. Many Iranians are dissatisfied with the government's repressive measures and lack of political competition, with only 30 reformist candidates approved out of 15,200. The US has criticized the elections as undemocratic and non-transparent, while the current supreme leader has urged voters to participate.
In Michigan, both Democrats and Republicans are struggling to generate enthusiasm among voters for the upcoming primaries and the 2024 presidential election, with many expressing apathy and uncertainty about whether to even vote. While early voting numbers have been high, there are signs of discontent within both parties, with some Democrats expressing dissatisfaction with President Biden's policies and some Republicans showing misgivings about former President Trump. The lack of enthusiasm poses a challenge for candidates in motivating Michigan voters to care, and both parties are making efforts to address the issue and rally support.