Somalia
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.
01.11.2021 to 05.05.2022
Timing of election
Timing of election: Upon normal expiry; Early elections; Delayed elections
Delayed elections
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.
275
Scope of elections
Scope of elections: Full renewal; Partial renewal.
Full renewal
Results
Members elected, by sex
Number of men elected
182
Number of women elected
41
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.
14.91%
Sources
House of the People (19.04.2022)
New legislature
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.
16.04.2022
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.
Sheikh Adan Mohamed
Nur (Madobe)
(Male)
Date of election
28.04.2022