Elections in the Republic of the Congo
- Elections in the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of Congo elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected by the people. The Parliament ("Parlement") has two chambers. The National Assembly ("Assemblée Nationale") has 153 members, for a five year term in single-seat constituencies. The Senate ("Sénat") has 66 members, elected for a six year term by district, local and regional councils. The Republic of Congo is a one party dominant state with the Congolese Labour Party in power. Opposition parties are allowed, but are widely considered to have no real chance of gaining power.
Latest elections
Past elections and referendums
ee also
* Electoral calendar
* Electoral system
External links
* [http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/c/congo/ Adam Carr's Election Archive]
* [http://africanelections.tripod.com/cg.html African Elections Database]
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