Jordan
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.
10.11.2020
Date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature
Date at which the previous legislature (elected at the previous elections) was dissolved.
27.09.2020
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
Voter turnout
Registration
Number of people registered to vote
4,647,835
Votes
Number of people who actually voted
1,387,711
Voter turnout
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of people who actually voted by the number of people registered to vote
29.86%
Results
Number of parties winning seats
The number of parties which won parliamentary representation in the given election.
4
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.
102.31%
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
Note on the alternation of power
Monarchy
Parties or coalitions winning seats
| Political group | Total |
|---|---|
| Islamic Action Front Party | 5 |
| Muslim Centre Party | 5 |
| Jordanian United Front party | 1 |
| National Loyalty Party | 1 |
| Islah Alliance | 5 |
| Independents | 133 |
Members elected, by sex
Number of men elected
115
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.
11.54%
Sources
House of Representatives (27.11.2020)
https://en.royanews.tv/
https://en.royanews.tv/
Women Other
15
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.
115
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.
15
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.
10.12.2020
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.
Abdul Muneim
Odat
(Male)
Date of election
10.12.2020