2017 Turkmenistan presidential election
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Presidential elections will be held in Turkmenistan on 12 February 2017.[1]
Background
In September 2016 the constitution was changed remove term limits and the 70 year-old age limit for presidential candidates, as well as extending the presidential term from five to seven years.[2]
Electoral system
The President of Turkmenistan is elected using the two-round system.[3]
References
- ^ Turkmenistan sets presidential election for 2017 Washington Post, 16 October 2016
- ^ Constitutional Changes Pave Way for Turkmen President-for-Life The Diplomat, 16 September 2016
- ^ Turkmenistan IFES