“Every citizen’s vote will be instrumental in determining the country’s political structure for the next 5 years,” the official said.

Starting from early morning, working groups have been operating in the provinces of Syunik, Lori and Shirak, as well as in the capital Yerevan.

In the Lori polling stations, where the malfunction occurred, the vote continues with the use of numbered tickets.

Nine political forces, including 4 blocs and 5 parties are running for seats at the National Assembly.

A total of 1531 candidates from nine parties and blocs are registered in the national list, with no ethnic minority representatives included.