Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
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.
18.10.2020
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.
130
Scope of elections
Scope of elections: Full renewal; Partial renewal.
Full renewal
Results
About the election
Short description of the context and results of the election.
The Movement for Socialism (MAS-IPSP), led by exiled former President Evo Morales (see note), won a majority in both the 130 member Chamber of Deputies and the 36 member Senate, taking 75 and 21 seats respectively. The Civic Community coalition (CC, led by former President Carlos Mesa) and Creemos (We believe, led by Mr. Luis Fernando Camacho) shared the rest of the seats in both chambers. The number of women in the Senate increased from 17 (recorded in 2014) to 20, while levels in the Chamber of Deputies decreased from 69 to 60.
In the presidential elections held in parallel, former Finance Minister Luis Arce (MAS IPSP) was elected in the first round, promising a “government of unity” and a renewed “process of change”. The new President was sworn in on 8 November. The following day, former President Morales returned to Bolivia after a year in exile.
The 2020 elections were held after the annulment of a previous general election held in October 2019. Fresh elections were initially set for 3 May 2020 but were postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They were held amid an economic downturn and a spike in unemployment triggered by the pandemic.
Note:
There were protests over alleged vote rigging after the October 2019 parliamentary and presidential elections. Following the protests, the then President, Evo Morales (who was seeking a fourth term), resigned and left the country in November 2019. His possible successors – the Vice President, Senate President and Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies – also resigned. Ms. Jeanine Áñez, the then second Vice President of the Senate, became interim President and led the country until the 2020 elections.
Mr. Morales filed his candidacy for the senate race in 2020 from Argentina. In February, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) rejected his candidacy, stating he did not meet residency requirements. The decision was confirmed by a court in September.
In the presidential elections held in parallel, former Finance Minister Luis Arce (MAS IPSP) was elected in the first round, promising a “government of unity” and a renewed “process of change”. The new President was sworn in on 8 November. The following day, former President Morales returned to Bolivia after a year in exile.
The 2020 elections were held after the annulment of a previous general election held in October 2019. Fresh elections were initially set for 3 May 2020 but were postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They were held amid an economic downturn and a spike in unemployment triggered by the pandemic.
Note:
There were protests over alleged vote rigging after the October 2019 parliamentary and presidential elections. Following the protests, the then President, Evo Morales (who was seeking a fourth term), resigned and left the country in November 2019. His possible successors – the Vice President, Senate President and Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies – also resigned. Ms. Jeanine Áñez, the then second Vice President of the Senate, became interim President and led the country until the 2020 elections.
Mr. Morales filed his candidacy for the senate race in 2020 from Argentina. In February, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) rejected his candidacy, stating he did not meet residency requirements. The decision was confirmed by a court in September.
Number of parties winning seats
The number of parties which won parliamentary representation in the given election.
3
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.
57.69%
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.
Not applicable
Note on the alternation of power
Elections held in October 2019 were annulled. The Acting President led the country until the 2020 elections.
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
Movement for Socialism (MAS-IPSP)
Parties or coalitions winning seats
| Political group | Total |
|---|---|
| Movement for Socialism (MAS-IPSP) | 75 |
| Civic Community (C.C) | 39 |
| Creemos | 16 |
Members elected, by sex
Number of men elected
70
Number of women elected
60
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.
46.15%
Other notes
Note on the Timing of election:
Elections held in October 2019 were annulled. The legislature which had been elected in 2014 continued to sit until the 2020 elections.
Elections held in October 2019 were annulled. The legislature which had been elected in 2014 continued to sit until the 2020 elections.
Sources
IPU Group (23.11.2020)
BBC
BBC Monitoring
AP
Reuters
BBC
BBC Monitoring
AP
Reuters
Women Directly Elected
60
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.
70
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.
60
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.
03.11.2020
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.
Freddy Mamani
Laura
(Male)
Political party
Movement for Socialism (MAS-IPSP)
Date of election
03.11.2020