Elections took place in 12 of Iraq 's 18 governorates .
Governorate or provincial elections were held in Iraq on 20 April 2013 , to replace the local councils in the governorates of Iraq that were elected in the Iraqi governorate elections of 2009 .
Elections took place in 12 of Iraq 's 18 governorates .
Governorate or provincial elections were held in Iraq on 20 April 2013 , to replace the local councils in the governorates of Iraq that were elected in the Iraqi governorate elections of 2009 .