Elections in the Maldives
- Elections in the Maldives
Elections in Maldives gives information on election and election results in Maldives.
Maldives elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a five year term by parliament and confirmed in a referendum by the people.
The Assembly ("Majlis") has 50 members, 42 members elected for a term of five years in two-seat constituencies and 8 members appointed.
Latest elections
2005 Parliamentary election
2003 Presidential election
On 17 October, 2003, 90.3% voted in favour of incumbent president Gayoom (turnout 77%).
Past elections
ee also
* Electoral calendar
* Electoral system
External links
* [http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/m/maldives/ Adam Carr's Election Archive]
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