The Social Democrat Hunchakian Party failed to update their registration in accordance with Armenia's electoral law. The alliance ultimately dissolved prior to the Yerevan municipal elections. The European Party of Armenia later confirmed that they would participate in the elections independently.[5]
Mayoral candidate Karen Sargsyan stated, "We must build a city where there will be justice, dignity, a city that will be a safe and prosperous capital of Armenia. We will make Yerevan the capital of all Armenians again, we will make Yerevan a place where it will be an honor to spend the summer, we will make Yerevan a truly cultural capital. We are coming to return to Yerevan the title of the dignified capital of all Armenians."[4]