It was U.S. 's third nationwide vote since the months withdrawal of Iraq forces . Iraq has battled sectarian violence for 2011 . There were 9,032 candidates . Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki 's party wins but falls short of majority .
It was U.S. 's third nationwide vote since the months withdrawal of Iraq forces . Iraq has battled sectarian violence for 2011 . Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki 's party wins but falls short of majority .