House of Representatives (Somaliland)
House of Representatives Golaha Wakiilada | |
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Seats | 82 |
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Political groups | UCID (21) |
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Last election | 2005 |
Next election | 2019 |
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Hargeisa |
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The House of Representatives (Somali: Golaha Wakiilada) is the lower house of the Somaliland autonomous region of northwestern Somalia.
Overview
The current House of Representatives was formed following parliamentary elections held on 29 September 2005. It has a total of 82 members. The latter include the Speaker of the House, Bashe Mohamed Farah[1]. MPs are elected in six multi-member constituencies, using the party-list proportional representation system for a five-year term.
Latest election
Parties | Votes | % | Seats |
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UDUB For Unity, Democracy, and Independence (Ururka dimuqraadiga ummadda bahawday) | 261,449 | 39.0 | 33 |
KULMIYE Peace, Unity, and Development Party (KULMIYE Nabad, Midnimo iyo horumar) | 228,328 | 34.1 | 28 |
UCID For Justice and Development (Ururka Caddaalada iyo Daryeelka) | 180,545 | 26.9 | 21 |
Total | 680,322 | 100.0 | 82 |
Invalid votes | 4,585 | ||
Total votes cast | 674,907 | ||
Source: IRI |
See also
References
- ↑ "Bashe Mohamed Farah elected Speaker of Somaliland's House of Representatives". The National Somaliland. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
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