There were 2,707 candidates, including 328 women, who competed for the 249 seats of the Wolesi Jirga (or House of the People) during the 18 September elections of 2005.
S'étaient présentés à ces élections 2 707 candidats, dont 328 femmes, briguant les 249 sièges de la Wolesi Jirga (Chambre du peuple).