Andorran parliamentary election, 2015

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Parliamentary elections were held in Andorra on 1 March 2015.[1] Despite losing five seats, the Democrats for Andorra retained their majority in the General Council, winning 15 of the 28 seats.

Electoral system[edit]

The 28 members of the General Council were elected by two methods; 14 members were elected in two-member constituencies based on the seven parishes, whilst the remaining 14 were elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation, with seats allocated using the largest remainder method.[2]

Results[edit]

Party Constituency PR Total
seats
+/–
Votes % Seats Votes % Seats
Democrats for Andorra[a] 5,662 39.36 10 5,448 37.03 5 15 –5
Liberal Party of Andorra[b] 3,962 27.54 4 4,073 27.68 4 8 New
PS+VERDS+IC+I 3,393 23.59 0 3,462 23.53 3 3 –3
Social Democracy and Progress 1,367 9.50 0 1,728 11.74 2 2 New
Invalid/blank votes 1,689 1,373
Total 16,073 100 14 16,084 100 14 28 0
Registered voters/turnout 24,512 65.57 24,512 65.61
Source: Elections Andorra

a The Democrats for Andorra ran in alliance with United for Progress in Encamp, Communal Action of Ordino in Ordino, Massana Movement in La Massana, and the Coalition of Independents in Andorra la Vella.

b The Liberal Party ran in alliance with independent candidates in Encamp, Ordino and La Massana, and the Lauredian Union in Sant Julià de Lòria.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Martí confirma les eleccions per a l'1 de març". Diari d'Andorra. 14 January 2015. 
  2. ^ Electoral system IPU