Elections in Zambia
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Zambia elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a five year term by the people. The National Assembly has 158 members, 150 members elected for a five year term in single seat-constituencies, 8 appointed members and the Speaker. Zambia is a multi-party state.
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[edit] Latest elections
[edit] Presidential elections
Main article: Zambian presidential election, 2011
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriotic Front | Michael Sata | 1,170,966 | 41.98% | |
| Movement for Multi-Party Democracy | Rupiah Banda | 987,866 | 35.42% | |
| United Party for National Development | Hakainde Hichilema | 506,763 | 18.17% | |
| Alliance for Democracy and Development | Charles Milupi | 26,270 | 0.94% | |
| National Restoration Party | Elias Chipimo Jnr | 10,672 | 0.38% | |
| United National Independence Party | Tilyenji Kaunda | 9,950 | 0.36% | |
| Forum for Democracy and Development | Edith Nawakwi | 6,833 | 0.24% | |
| National Movement for Progress | N’gandu Peter Magande | 6,344 | 0.23% | |
| Heritage | Godfrey Miyanda | 4,730 | 0.17% | |
| Zambians for Empowerment and Development | Frederick Mutesa | 2,268 | 0.08% | |
| Valid votes | 2,732,662 | 97.93% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 56,678 | 2.03% | ||
| Total votes | 2,789,340 | 100.00% | ||
| Voter turnout | 53.98% | |||
| Source: Electoral Commission of Zambia | ||||
[edit] Parliamentary elections
Main article: Zambian parliamentary election, 2011
The Patriotic Front won 60 seats, the The Movement for Multiparty Democracy secured 55 seats, and the United Party for National Development picked up 28 seats.
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