(MENAFN) Iraq’s Reconstruction and Development coalition, headed by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, has emerged as the front-runner in the country’s parliamentary elections, securing 46 seats in the 329-member legislature, according to official election results released Monday.

Trailing behind, the Progress Party, led by former Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi, captured 36 seats, while the State of Law coalition under former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki claimed 29 seats, as stated by reports.

Following the announcement, the Shia-led Coordination Framework formally recognized itself as the largest parliamentary bloc, consolidating its member parties. It also established two committees: one tasked with creating a unified vision for national governance, and another responsible for evaluating candidates for the prime ministership.

The bloc confirmed it will proceed with nominating a prime minister in line with constitutional guidelines. During their discussions, members examined “the criteria adopted for selecting the prime minister, in addition to the nature of the required government program in a manner consistent with the political, economic and service-related challenges Iraq faces and in a way that meets citizens’ aspirations for reform, stability and development.”

Last week’s elections saw a voter turnout of 56.11%, with 7,743 candidates vying for the 329 parliamentary seats, which carry the responsibility of electing the president and approving the government.

In Iraq’s political system, no single party can govern alone, making coalition-building essential—a process that often extends over several months.

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