The Democratic Way Party (), also known as the People's Way party or Democratic Path, is a

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. It is led by Manuel Gasparyan.

History

The Democratic Way Party was founded in 2006 and is led by Manuel Gasparyan, a former member of parliament and son of Manuk Gasparyan, the founder of the party. The party was a former member of the

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. The party currently has no representation in the

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and acts as an

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force. Prior to the

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, the party announced its support and endorsement of the

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. The party boycotted the

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s, claiming the election would be rigged. In December 2021, the party signed a declaration with over a dozen other political parties calling on the government to respect democracy and human rights in the country.

Electoral record

National elections

The party participated in the

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, winning 1.05% of the vote. The party participated in the

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, winning 0.36% of the vote.

Local elections

Several party members participated in the

2013 Yerevan City Council election Yerevan City Council election was held on May 5, 2013. The Republican Party of Armenia won 56% of the total vote, Prosperous Armenia had 23%, while Barev Yerevan won over 8%. The opposition parties and the local observers denounced the elections ...

, under the

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party's

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alliance. The alliance came in third place, winning 8.48% of the vote. The party participated in the

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and nominated Manuel Gasparyan to run for

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. Following the election, the party won just 0.22% of the popular vote, failing to win any seats in the

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. The party released a statement after the election congratulating Prime Minister

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References

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History

Electoral record

National elections

Local elections

See also

References