Exit Poll: incumbent president leads the race![]() February 18, 2013 - 21:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A survey conducted by Exit Poll during Feb 18 presidential elections has revealed that the incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan leads the race with 58%. He is followed by candidate Raffi Hovannisian with 32%, with presidential hopefuls Paruyr Hayrikyan and Hrant Bagratyan garnering 3% each. The poll aimed to reveal and analyze the voters’ decision on the polling day. Partner news Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas. Armen Martirosyan noted that the price rise will further deteriorate the situation in the country, fostering emigration. In this connection, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian left for Strasbourg to attend CoE foreign ministers meeting. Orinats Yerkir party held a political council meeting on May 15, chaired by party leader Artur Baghdasaryan. Partner news |