YEREVAN. – The third presidential contender has submitted application for participation in presidential elections.

The Central Electoral Commission told Armenian News-NEWS.am that the third candidate is Mher Hayrapetyan who is not affiliated with a party.

As reported earlier, epos specialist Vardan Sedrakyan and National Self-Determination Union Chairman Paruyr Hayrikyan submitted their applications on Wednesday.

Pursuant to the Electoral Code, the formal nominations can be submitted to the Central Electoral Commission from Tuesday to January 4, 2013. Subsequently, the presidential candidates will be registered between January 4 and 14.