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Live Blog: Iran's Second Presidential Debate Summary* The six candidates approved for Iran's carefully vetted presidential ballot have begun the second of three live, televised debates -- this one focused on politics.* Iranian President Hassan Rohani is seeking a second four-year term. His main challenges from the conservative side are expected to come from cleric Ebrahim Raisi and Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. (Read profiles of the candidates.)* The official campaign period ends on May 17, two days before voting in the first round of a possible two-round election. If no candidate gets more than half of the vote, the second round would be held on May 26.* Official media put the number of eligible voters at around 55 million.Continued: http://www.rferl.org/a/iran-first-presidential-debate/28456950.html
