Partial results from the second round of parliamentary elections in Iran show that Reformist candidates have prevailed over their rivals.
With almost all the votes counted in 55 constituencies, results show that Reformists and moderates have secured nearly half of the seats in the Friday runoff legislative elections.
According to the latest results, Principlist and independent contesters gained nearly 30 and around 20 percent of the votes respectively in the 290-seat Majlis.
As many as 136 candidates competed on Friday for constituencies in 21 provinces across Iran where candidates failed to obtain the required minimum 25 percent of votes cast in the first round held on February 26.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Iranian Deputy Interior Minister Hossein-Ali Amiri said participation in the runoff vote was very remarkable and put the turnout at 59 percent.
All the results must be validated by the Guardian Council, the body which oversees elections and legislation.
Around 17 million people were eligible to vote in the runoff elections.
Iran held the 10th parliamentary and 5th Assembly of Experts elections on February 26 with an overall turnout of 62 percent nationwide.
The new parliament is scheduled to begin its session on May 27.
