People line up to attend voting at a polling station during the presidential election in Fuzuli in Karabakh region, Azerbaijan, Feb 7, 2024. (PHOTO / AP)

BAKU - Azerbaijan's presidential election kicked off on Wednesday, with over 6.4 million people eligible to vote.

At 8:00 am local time (0400 GMT), polling stations across the country opened for voters, initiating a day-long electoral process that will end at 7:00 pm local time (1500 GMT).

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According to the Central Election Commission, 6,537 polling stations have been set up in 125 constituencies.

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A total of 790 international observers, representing 72 international organizations and 89 countries, are monitoring the proceedings alongside over 89,000 local observers.

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The election features seven candidates vying for the presidency, and initial election results will be announced by the Central Election Commission on Feb 9.