The official campaign season for the forthcoming snap election of the capital city Yerevan Council of Elders has begun on Monday, and it will conclude on September 21.

Eight political parties and four blocs will run in the ballot vote. Former ruling Republican Party of Armenia, however, is not vying for Yerevan municipal council seats.

A total of 65 candidates will be elected council members.

As a result of the election and thanks to a “bonus,” the political force that wins at least 40 percent of the council seats will occupy majority of the seats and appoint the new mayor of Yerevan.

September 22 is election silence day.

The voting will be held on September 23.