Burundi
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.
20.07.2020
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.
36
Scope of elections
Scope of elections: Full renewal; Partial renewal.
Full renewal
Results
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.
94.44%
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
Parties or coalitions winning seats
| Political group | Total |
|---|---|
| National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Front for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) | 34 |
| Union for National Progress (UPRONA) | 1 |
| National Congress for Liberty (CNL) | 1 |
Members elected, by sex
Number of men elected
21
Number of women elected
15
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.
41.67%
Note on the Distribution of seats according to sex
As at 5 August 2020, the Senate comprised a total of 16 women out of 39 senators as follows.
- 15 women among 36 senators indirectly elected (two senators from each of the 18 provinces);
- One woman among three Twa co-opted senators.
- 15 women among 36 senators indirectly elected (two senators from each of the 18 provinces);
- One woman among three Twa co-opted senators.
Sources
Senate (05.08.2020, 10.08.2020, 26.08.2020)
Women Indirectly Elected
15
Women Other
1
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.
23
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.
16
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.
20.08.2020
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.
Emmanuel
Sinzohagera
(Male)
Political party
National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Front for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD)
Date of election
25.08.2020