Bhutan
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.
18.10.2018
Date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature
Date at which the previous legislature (elected at the previous elections) was dissolved.
01.08.2018
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.
47
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".
94
Number of male candidates
Number of male candidates
84
Number of female candidates
Number of female candidates
10
Percentage of women candidates
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women candidates by the total number of candidates.
10.64%
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.
2
Voter turnout
Registration
Number of people registered to vote
438,663
Votes
Number of people who actually voted
313,473
Voter turnout
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of people who actually voted by the number of people registered to vote
71.46%
Results
About the election
Short description of the context and results of the election.
The Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), led Mr. Lotay Tshering, won the general election, taking 30 seats in the 47-member National Assembly. Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT, which had led the country between 2008 and 2013) increased its share to 17 seats. During election campaigning, both parties focused on the economy and energy. The DNT promised to uplift the standard of living of lower and middle-income groups and accelerate the generation of hydropower. The DPT promised to work to reduce dependency on fossil-fuel-based energy.
On 29 October, the King appointed DNT leader Lotay Tshering - medical doctor and popular social activist - as the new Prime Minister. He replaced Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, whose People's Democratic Party (PDP) had lost in the primary elections held on 15 September, following which the DNT and the DPT qualified to contest the 2018 general election.
On 29 October, the King appointed DNT leader Lotay Tshering - medical doctor and popular social activist - as the new Prime Minister. He replaced Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, whose People's Democratic Party (PDP) had lost in the primary elections held on 15 September, following which the DNT and the DPT qualified to contest the 2018 general election.
Number of parties winning seats
The number of parties which won parliamentary representation in the given election.
2
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.
100%
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.
63.83%
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.
Yes
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
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT)
Parties or coalitions winning seats
| Political group | Total |
|---|---|
| Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) | 30 |
| Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) | 17 |
Members elected, by sex
Number of men elected
40
Number of women elected
7
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.
14.89%
Sources
National Assembly (24.10.2018)
http://www.ecb.bt
http://www.druknyamrup.info/manifestos/
Kuensel Online
Daily Bhutan
BBC Monitoring
Foreign Policy (FP)
The Diplomat
http://www.ecb.bt
http://www.druknyamrup.info/manifestos/
Kuensel Online
Daily Bhutan
BBC Monitoring
Foreign Policy (FP)
The Diplomat
Women Directly Elected
7
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.
40
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.
7
First-term parliamentarians
The number of members who are assuming their parliamentary mandate for the first time following the election or renewal, regardless of their mode of designation.
35
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.
31.10.2018
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.
Wangchuk
Namgyel
(Male)
Political party
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT)
Date of election
31.10.2018