Iranian Presidential Election 2009

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Iran's tenth presidential election was held on 12 June 2009. The President of Iran is the highest official elected by direct popular vote, but does not control foreign policy or the armed forces. Candidates have to be vetted by the Guardian Council, a twelve member body consisting of six clerics (selected by Iran's Supreme Leader), and six lawyers (proposed by the head of Iran's judicial system and voted in by the Parliament).

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Iranian presidential election, 2009
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  Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 2009.jpg Mir Hossein Mousavi in Zanjan by Mardetanha.jpg
Nominee Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Mir-Hossein Mousavi
Party Abadgaran Independent Reformist
Popular vote 24,592,793 13,338,121
Percentage 64.22% 33.86%

2009 Iranian Votes.png
Map showing the provinces of Iran.
Red provinces voted for Ahmadinejad and
Green provinces voted for Mousavi.
President before election

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Abadgaran

 Elected President

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Abadgaran
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