Paraguay
Election results
Data on parliamentary elections, including the background, candidates, voter turnout, results and the formation of the new legislature. By default the latest election results are displayed. Select a date to view results from previous elections
Background
Election date(s)
The date when elections started and ended for directly or indirectly elected parliaments/chambers. The date of appointments for appointed parliaments/chambers.
30.04.2023
Timing of election
Timing of election: Upon normal expiry; Early elections; Delayed elections
Upon normal expiry
Number of seats at stake
Number of seats contested at the elections. Where the parliament/chamber is fully renewed, this number is usually identical to the statutory number of members. Where the parliament/chamber is partially renewed or appointed, the number of seats at stake is usually less than the total number of members.
45
Scope of elections
Scope of elections: Full renewal; Partial renewal.
Full renewal
Candidates
Total number of candidates
Total number of people who registered as candidates for election. Does not include people who stood as candidates to become "substitute members".
810
Number of male candidates
Number of male candidates
584
Number of female candidates
Number of female candidates
226
Percentage of women candidates
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women candidates by the total number of candidates.
27.9%
Number of parties contesting the election
This field may include either the number of parties contesting the election, or the number of coalitions/electoral alliance.
18
Voter turnout
Registration
Number of people registered to vote
4,789,240
Results
About the election
Short description of the context and results of the election.
The ruling National Republican Association/Colorado Party (ANR) won the elections. It retained the majority in the 80-member Chamber of Deputies and regained the majority in the 45-member Senate. The Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) – Alliances came distant second. In the presidential elections held in parallel, former Finance Minister Santiago Peña (ANR) defeated Mr. Efraín Alegre (PLRA). Mr. Peña is due to succeed President Mario Abdo Benítez (who was constitutionally barred to seek a new term) on 15 August 2023.
During election campaigning, the major parties focused on health care, the education system and the economy. Paraguay is the sole country in South America to have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Mr. Peña (ANR) defended Paraguay’s relationship with Taiwan but said that he would seek more trade with China. Mr. Alegre (PLRA) argued that the relations with Taiwan should be reviewed.
During election campaigning, the major parties focused on health care, the education system and the economy. Paraguay is the sole country in South America to have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Mr. Peña (ANR) defended Paraguay’s relationship with Taiwan but said that he would seek more trade with China. Mr. Alegre (PLRA) argued that the relations with Taiwan should be reviewed.
Number of parties winning seats
The number of parties which won parliamentary representation in the given election.
7
Percentage of parties winning seats
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of parties which won parliamentary representation by the number of parties contesting the election.
38.89%
Percentage of seats won by largest party or coalition
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of seats won by the largest party by the number of seats at stake in the election.
51.11%
Alternation of power after elections
The results of the elections caused a change in the government. "Not applicable" to countries using the presidential system when parliamentary and presidential elections are held separately, to countries in political transition or where there is no party system.
No
Number of parties in government
The government may be formed by one or more political parties
1
Names of parties in government
The government may be formed by one or more political parties
National Republican Association/Colorado Party (ANR)
Parties or coalitions winning seats
| Political group | Total |
|---|---|
| National Republican Association/Colorado Party (ANR) | 23 |
| Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) - Alliances | 12 |
| National Crusade Party (CN) | 5 |
| National Encounter Alliance | 2 |
| National Democratic Conscience (CDN) | 1 |
| Guasú Front (Frente Guasú) | 1 |
| Beloved Fatherland Movement ("Patria Querida", PPQ) | 1 |
Members elected, by sex
Number of men elected
34
Number of women elected
11
Percentage of women elected
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women elected in the election and the number of seats at stake at the election.
24.44%
Sources
Congress (31.05.2023)
Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral (09.06.2023)
https://tsje.gov.py/elecciones-generales-2023.html
AP
BBC Monitoring
https://www.as-coa.org
Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral (09.06.2023)
https://tsje.gov.py/elecciones-generales-2023.html
AP
BBC Monitoring
https://www.as-coa.org
Women Directly Elected
11
New legislature
Total number of men after the election
The total number of male parliamentarians in this parliament/chamber following the election or renewal, regardless of their modes of designation.
34
Total number of women after the election
The total number of female parliamentarians in this parliament/chamber following the election or renewal, regardless of their modes of designation.
11
Date of the first session
The date when the newly elected parliament/chamber was convened for the first time. It may be different from the date when members were sworn in.
01.07.2023
First Speaker of the new legislature
First Speaker of the new legislature
First name of the Speaker of the new legislature following the election or renewal.
Silvio Adalberto
Ovelar Benítez
(Male)
Date of election
01.07.2023