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'''Elections in the [[Palestinian National Authority]]''' (PNA) gives information on [[election]] and election results in the [[Israeli occupied territories|Palestinian territories allowed to hold elections]]. |
'''Elections in the [[Palestinian National Authority]]''' (PNA) gives information on [[election]] and election results in the [[Israeli occupied territories|Palestinian territories allowed to hold elections]]. |
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Palestine elects on national level a [[head of state]] - the [[president]] - and a [[legislature]]. Until 2007, the '''National Council''' had 133 members, with 66 members elected in 16 multi-seat [[constituency|constituencies]], 66 elected proportional to the vote for each party, and the [[president]] as ex officio member. In 2007, the voting system was changed by Presidential Decree to abolish the constituency seats, and also prohibiting parties from contesting the election which did not acknowledge the PLO's right to represent the Palestinian people (specifically [[Hamas]]).< |
Palestine elects on national level a [[head of state]] - the [[president]] - and a [[legislature]]. Until 2007, the '''National Council''' had 133 members, with 66 members elected in 16 multi-seat [[constituency|constituencies]], 66 elected proportional to the vote for each party, and the [[president]] as ex officio member. In 2007, the voting system was changed by Presidential Decree to abolish the constituency seats, and also prohibiting parties from contesting the election which did not acknowledge the PLO's right to represent the Palestinian people (specifically [[Hamas]]).<ref>http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6253192.html</ref> An opinion poll suggested that a majority of Palestinians supported the change, while Hamas called it illegal.<ref>http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/28271/palestinians_support_electoral_reforms</ref> |
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Palestine has a [[multi-party]] system, with numerous [[political parties|parties]]. In this system [[Fatah]] was the dominant party. [[Palestinian legislative and presidential election, 1996|Legislative and presidential election]] were held in 1996; [[Palestinian municipal election, 2005|local elections]] in January-May 2005, organized by PNA president [[Yasser Arafat]] before his death; the [[Palestinian presidential election, 2005|January 2005 presidential election]], won by [[Mahmoud Abbas]], preceded the [[Hamas]] victory during the [[Palestinian legislative election, 2006|legislative election]] in January 2006. |
Palestine has a [[multi-party]] system, with numerous [[political parties|parties]]. In this system [[Fatah]] was the dominant party. [[Palestinian legislative and presidential election, 1996|Legislative and presidential election]] were held in 1996; [[Palestinian municipal election, 2005|local elections]] in January-May 2005, organized by PNA president [[Yasser Arafat]] before his death; the [[Palestinian presidential election, 2005|January 2005 presidential election]], won by [[Mahmoud Abbas]], preceded the [[Hamas]] victory during the [[Palestinian legislative election, 2006|legislative election]] in January 2006. |
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{{Main|Palestinian municipal election, 2005}} |
{{Main|Palestinian municipal election, 2005}} |
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Municipal election are being held in a multistage process, the most recent of which occurred on December 23, 2005. On that day, elections were held in 26 municipalities that included over 140,000 eligible voters in Jericho and 25 villages in the West Bank. |
Municipal election are being held in a multistage process, the most recent of which occurred on December 23, 2005. On that day, elections were held in 26 municipalities that included over 140,000 eligible voters in Jericho and 25 villages in the West Bank. |
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==External election assistance== |
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{{See|International Foundation for Electoral Systems|USAID}} |
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An Election Reform Steering Group(ERSG) was formed with support from the [[United States]] and the [[European Union]] to support Palestinian elections.<ref name = "IFES_WB&G"/> One of the leading organizations for the ESRG is the [[International Foundation for Electoral Systems]], which has actively assisted the [[Central Election Commission(Palestine)|Central Election Commission]] in 2004-2005 with the help of [[USAID]].<ref name ="IFES_WB&G"> http://www.ifes.org/westbankgaza.html?page=past IFES West Bank/Gaza. Accessed June 30, 2009</ref> They continue to support the election commission.<ref name = "IFES_WB&G"/> |
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==References== |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Electoral calendar]] |
* [[Electoral calendar]] |
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Elections in the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) gives information on election and election results in the Palestinian territories allowed to hold elections.
Palestine elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. Until 2007, the National Council had 133 members, with 66 members elected in 16 multi-seat constituencies, 66 elected proportional to the vote for each party, and the president as ex officio member. In 2007, the voting system was changed by Presidential Decree to abolish the constituency seats, and also prohibiting parties from contesting the election which did not acknowledge the PLO's right to represent the Palestinian people (specifically Hamas).[1] An opinion poll suggested that a majority of Palestinians supported the change, while Hamas called it illegal.[2]
Palestine has a multi-party system, with numerous parties. In this system Fatah was the dominant party. Legislative and presidential election were held in 1996; local elections in January-May 2005, organized by PNA president Yasser Arafat before his death; the January 2005 presidential election, won by Mahmoud Abbas, preceded the Hamas victory during the legislative election in January 2006.
Latest elections
2006 Parliamentary election
Template:Palestine legislative election, 2006
2005 Presidential election
Template:Palestinian presidential election, 2005
Past elections
| Presidential elections | |
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| Parliamentary elections | |
| Local elections | |
See also: Elections in Transjordan | |
Local elections
Municipal election are being held in a multistage process, the most recent of which occurred on December 23, 2005. On that day, elections were held in 26 municipalities that included over 140,000 eligible voters in Jericho and 25 villages in the West Bank.
External election assistance
An Election Reform Steering Group(ERSG) was formed with support from the United States and the European Union to support Palestinian elections.[3] One of the leading organizations for the ESRG is the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, which has actively assisted the Central Election Commission in 2004-2005 with the help of USAID.[3] They continue to support the election commission.[3]
References
- ^ http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6253192.html
- ^ http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/28271/palestinians_support_electoral_reforms
- ^ a b c http://www.ifes.org/westbankgaza.html?page=past IFES West Bank/Gaza. Accessed June 30, 2009
See also
External links
- Palestinian Authority Election Tracker
- Adam Carr's Election Archive
- Pressure mounts on Hamas after win
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