Rouhani Could Lose Iran Presidency: Seven Charts Illustrate Why
- Low turnout, living standards could leave Rouhani vulnerable
- Loss would make him first not to win when seeking second term
What to Expect From Iran's Presidential Election
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Iran’s more historically reliable opinion polls indicate President Hassan Rouhani is likely to win his bid for re-election on Friday. Yet his conservative challengers have put up a stronger fight than many expected, attacking his government’s economic record and accusing him of failing to improve living standards for the poor.
If there is to be an upset -- Rouhani would be the first president in the 38-year history of the Islamic Republic not to win when seeking a second term -- the following charts illustrate some potential causes.