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A parliamentary election were held in [[East Timor]] on 7 July 2012.<ref name=IFES>[http://www.electionguide.org/election.php?ID=2113 Election Profile] IFES</ref> The [[United Nations]] stated that it would withdraw its 1,300 troops if the elections passed off peacefully.<ref name=BBC>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18733640 |title=BBC News - East Timor holds key parliamentary elections |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref><ref name=BP/> The [[National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction]], led by Prime Minister [[Xanana Gusmão]], was leading with 36.66% of the vote and a forecasted 30 seats.<ref name=STAE/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://parlamentares.sapo.tl/2012/noticias/lusa/artigo/14625580.html |title=Frente Mudança que conseguiu eleger dois deputados está "perplexa" com resultados eleitorais - Notícia Lusa - Especial Eleições Parlamentares 2012 |publisher=Parlamentares.sapo.tl |date= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref>
'''Parliamentary elections''' were held in [[East Timor]] on 7 July 2012.<ref name=IFES>[http://www.electionguide.org/election.php?ID=2113 Election Profile] IFES</ref> The [[United Nations]] stated that it would withdraw its 1,300 troops if the elections passed off peacefully.<ref name=BBC>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18733640 East Timor holds key parliamentary elections] BBC News, 7 July 2012</ref><ref name=BP/> Provisional results put the [[National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction]] (CNRT) led by Prime Minister [[Xanana Gusmão]] in the lead with 36.66% of the vote and a forecasted 30 seats.<ref name=STAE/><ref>[http://parlamentares.sapo.tl/2012/noticias/lusa/artigo/14625580.html Timor / Elections: Frenti-Mudança, who had two deputies elected, is "perplexed" with election results] SAPO, 8 July 2012</ref>


==Electoral system==
==Electoral system==
The 65 members of the [[National Parliament of East Timor|National Parliament]] were elected in a single nationwide constituency by [[proportional representation]]. A party had to cross the [[electoral threshold]] of 3% to enter parliament and seats were distributed according to the [[d'Hondt method]].<ref name=IFES/> Parties were required to submit lists with 65 candidates and at least 25 replacements.<ref name=IFES/> According to the electoral law, every fourth member on a party's list had to be a woman.<ref name=IFES/>
The 65 members of the [[National Parliament of East Timor|National Parliament]] were elected in a single nationwide constituency by [[proportional representation]]. A party had to cross the [[electoral threshold]] of 3% to enter Parliament, and seats were distributed according to the [[d'Hondt method]].<ref name=IFES/> Parties were required to submit lists with 65 candidates and at least 25 replacements.<ref name=IFES/> According to the electoral law, every fourth member on a party's list had to be a woman.<ref name=IFES/> Voting took place between 07:00 and 15:00.<ref name=BP>[http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/301374/voting-begins-in-east-timor-elections Peaceful vote in E. Timor] Bangkok Post, 7 July 2012</ref>


==Campaign==
==Campaign==
Alongside the two main parties, the CNRT and [[Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor|FRETILIN]],<ref name=BBC/> a further 19 parties and lists registered for the elections.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.portalangop.co.ao/motix/pt_pt/noticias/internacional/2012/4/20/Legislativas-Julho-com-partidos-coligacoes,d4374668-b010-4565-b071-4479dabf58d7.html |title=Angola Press - Internacional - Legislativas de 07 de Julho com 21 partidos e coligações |publisher=Portalangop.co.ao |date=2012-05-14 |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> The election campaign was focussed on economic issues, particularly the question of what should be done with the country's oil fund, worth $10.5 billion.<ref name=BBC/> The CNRT campaign pledged to increase the amount of money the fund contributed to the state budget beyond the existing 3% limit.<ref name=AJ/> It also promised to attract foreign loans for infrastructure improvement projects,<ref name=AJ/> promising long-term investment in roads and electricity and water supplies.<ref name=BP/> FRETILIN opposed the CNRT's policies on foreign loans and changes to the oil fund spending,<ref name=AJ/> but ran a populist campaign focussing on raising levels of income and education.<ref name=BP/> FRETILIN general secretary [[Mari Alkatiri]] also promised to reduce corruption if elected.<ref name=BBC/>
Alongside the two main parties, the CNRT and [[Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor|FRETILIN]],<ref name=BBC/> a further 19 parties and lists registered for the elections.<ref>[http://www.portalangop.co.ao/motix/pt_pt/noticias/internacional/2012/4/20/Legislativas-Julho-com-partidos-coligacoes,d4374668-b010-4565-b071-4479dabf58d7.html Legislative of 7 July with 21 parties and coalitions] Angola Press, 14 May 2012 {{pt icon}}</ref> The election campaign was focussed on economic issues, particularly the question of what should be done with the country's oil fund, worth $10.5 billion.<ref name=BBC/> The CNRT campaign pledged to increase the amount of money the fund contributed to the state budget beyond the existing 3% limit.<ref name=AJ>[http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2012/07/20127784624575405.html Polls close in East Timor elections] Al Jazeera, 7 July 2012</ref> It also promised to attract foreign loans for infrastructure improvement projects,<ref name=AJ/> promising long-term investment in roads and electricity and water supplies.<ref name=BP/> FRETILIN opposed the CNRT's policies on foreign loans and changes to the oil fund spending,<ref name=AJ/> but ran a populist campaign focussing on raising levels of income and education.<ref name=BP/> FRETILIN general secretary [[Mari Alkatiri]] also promised to reduce corruption if elected.<ref name=BBC/>


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==Results==

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Final results from the election are expected on 17 July.<ref name=AJ/> Provisional results put the CNRT in the lead with 36.66% of the vote.<ref name=STAE>[http://www.stae.tl/elections/2012/rezultado/parlamentar/ 2012 Parliamentary Election Provisional Results] STAE</ref>


==Election==
645,624 voters were registered to vote,<ref name=STAE> with voting centres open between 7:00 and 15:00.<ref name=BP>{{cite web|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/301374/voting-begins-in-east-timor-elections |title=Peaceful vote in E. Timor &#124; Bangkok Post: news |publisher=Bangkok Post |date= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref>

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===Results===
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Final results from the election are expected on 17 July.<ref name=AJ/> Provisional results put the CNRT in the lead with 36.66% of the vote.<ref name=STAE>{{cite web|url=http://www.stae.tl/elections/2012/rezultado/parlamentar/ |title=STAE - Secretáriado Técnico de Administração Eleitoral |publisher=Stae.tl |date= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref>


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|align=left colspan=5|Source: [http://www.stae.tl/elections/2012/rezultado/parlamentar/ STAE], [http://parlamentares.sapo.tl/2012/noticias/lusa/artigo/14625580.html SAPO]
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Revision as of 16:27, 9 July 2012

East Timorese parliamentary election, 2012
← 2007 7 July 2012
All 65 seats to the National Parliament of East Timor
33 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
Leader Xanana Gusmão Mari Alkatiri
Party CNRT Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor
Last election 24.10%, 18 seats 29.02%, 21 seats
Seats won 30 25
Seat change Increase 12 Increase 4
Popular vote 172,831 140,786
Percentage 36.66% 29.87%
Swing Increase 12.56% Increase 0.85%
  Third party Fourth party
 
Leader Fernando de Araújo José Luís Guterres
Party Democratic Frenti-Mudança
Last election 11.30%, 8 seats New party
Seats won 8 2
Seat change Steady 0 New party
Popular vote 48.851 14,648
Percentage 10.31% 3.11%
Swing Decrease 0.99% New party
Prime Minister before election

Xanana Gusmão
CNRT

Prime Minister-designate

TBD

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Parliamentary elections were held in East Timor on 7 July 2012.[1] The United Nations stated that it would withdraw its 1,300 troops if the elections passed off peacefully.[2][3] Provisional results put the National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction (CNRT) led by Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão in the lead with 36.66% of the vote and a forecasted 30 seats.[4][5]

Electoral system

The 65 members of the National Parliament were elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation. A party had to cross the electoral threshold of 3% to enter Parliament, and seats were distributed according to the d'Hondt method.[1] Parties were required to submit lists with 65 candidates and at least 25 replacements.[1] According to the electoral law, every fourth member on a party's list had to be a woman.[1] Voting took place between 07:00 and 15:00.[3]

Campaign

Alongside the two main parties, the CNRT and FRETILIN,[2] a further 19 parties and lists registered for the elections.[6] The election campaign was focussed on economic issues, particularly the question of what should be done with the country's oil fund, worth $10.5 billion.[2] The CNRT campaign pledged to increase the amount of money the fund contributed to the state budget beyond the existing 3% limit.[7] It also promised to attract foreign loans for infrastructure improvement projects,[7] promising long-term investment in roads and electricity and water supplies.[3] FRETILIN opposed the CNRT's policies on foreign loans and changes to the oil fund spending,[7] but ran a populist campaign focussing on raising levels of income and education.[3] FRETILIN general secretary Mari Alkatiri also promised to reduce corruption if elected.[2]

Results

Final results from the election are expected on 17 July.[7] Provisional results put the CNRT in the lead with 36.66% of the vote.[4]

Party Votes % Seats +/–
National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction 172,831 36.66 30 +12
FRETILIN 140,786 29.87 25 +4
Democratic Party 48.851 10.31 8 0
Frenti-Mudança 14,648 3.11 2 New
Kmanek Haburas Unidade Nasional Timor Oan 13,998 2.97 0 New
Socialist Party of Timor 11,379 2.41 0 0
Social Democratic Party 10,158 2.15 0 –
National Development Party 9,386 1.99 0 New
Timorese Social Democratic Association 8,487 1.80 0 –
National Unity of Timorese Resistance 7,041 1.49 0 –2
Timorese Democratic Union 5,332 1.13 0 0
Republican Party 4,270 0.91 0 0
PLPA/PDRT coalition 4,012 0.85 0 0
Timorese People's Monarchy Association 3,968 0.84 0 New
National Unity Party 3,191 0.68 0 –3
Coligação Bloco Proclamador (PMD–PARENTIL) 3,125 0.66 0 0
Democratic Alliance (Kota/Trabalhista) 2,622 0.56 0 –2
Timorese Democratic Party 2,561 0.54 0 0
Liberal Democratic Party 2,222 0.47 0 New
People's Development Party 1,904 0.40 0 New
Christian Democratic Party 887 0.19 0 0
Invalid/blank votes 11,403 – – –
Total 482,792 100 65 0
Registered voters/turnout 645,624 74.78 – –
Source: STAE, SAPO

References

  1. ^ a b c d Election Profile IFES
  2. ^ a b c d East Timor holds key parliamentary elections BBC News, 7 July 2012
  3. ^ a b c d Peaceful vote in E. Timor Bangkok Post, 7 July 2012
  4. ^ a b 2012 Parliamentary Election Provisional Results STAE
  5. ^ Timor / Elections: Frenti-Mudança, who had two deputies elected, is "perplexed" with election results SAPO, 8 July 2012
  6. ^ Legislative of 7 July with 21 parties and coalitions Angola Press, 14 May 2012 Template:Pt icon
  7. ^ a b c d Polls close in East Timor elections Al Jazeera, 7 July 2012
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