Iraq holds parliamentary elections

Name: Iraq holds parliamentary elections
Start: 2005-01-30
Location: United States

Iraq held nationwide parliamentary elections on January 30, 2005—the first major national vote since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion—with the Bush administration publicly praising the turnout and condemning violence aimed at disrupting the vote.

The elections were a significant milestone in Iraq's political transition and a key test of U.S. policy to foster a democratic government after the invasion.

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Event Details

Date: January 30, 2005
President: George W. Bush
Category: Foreign Policy
Era: Modern Era

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