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'''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> |
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==Electoral system== |
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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 |
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> |
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==Campaign== |
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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> |
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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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 | Bangkok Post: news |publisher=Bangkok Post |date= |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref> |
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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 | +/– |
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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
- ^ a b c d Election Profile IFES
- ^ a b c d East Timor holds key parliamentary elections BBC News, 7 July 2012
- ^ a b c d Peaceful vote in E. Timor Bangkok Post, 7 July 2012
- ^ a b 2012 Parliamentary Election Provisional Results STAE
- ^ Timor / Elections: Frenti-Mudança, who had two deputies elected, is "perplexed" with election results SAPO, 8 July 2012
- ^ Legislative of 7 July with 21 parties and coalitions Angola Press, 14 May 2012 Template:Pt icon
- ^ a b c d Polls close in East Timor elections Al Jazeera, 7 July 2012