Poll finds rising discontent with Pashinyan, increased support for Karapetyan in Yerevan

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Recent polling cited by economist Ashot Markosyan, a member of the Strong Armenia party, suggests growing dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan among residents of the capital, alongside increased support for businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan.

According to the survey findings shared by Markosyan on Thursday, 77% of respondents in Yerevan said they are dissatisfied with Pashinyan’s performance, while 22% expressed satisfaction.

The polling also examined voter preferences in a hypothetical choice for prime minister. In that scenario, 53% of respondents indicated support for Karapetyan, compared with 21% who said they would vote for Pashinyan.

Markosyan said the findings reflect what he described as historically high dissatisfaction levels in the capital and argued that multiple surveys point to Karapetyan as a leading potential candidate for Armenia’s next prime minister.