Botswana
National Assembly
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Political system
Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
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Parliamentary system
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Structure of parliament
Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
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Unicameral
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IPU membership
Current membership status
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Yes
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
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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.
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24 Oct 2014
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Date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature
Date at which the previous legislature (elected at the previous elections) was dissolved.
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29 Aug 2014
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Timing of election
Timing of election: Upon normal expiry; Early elections; Delayed elections
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Upon normal expiry
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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.
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57
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Scope of elections
Scope of elections: Full renewal; Partial renewal.
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Full renewal
Candidates
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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.
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3
Notes: Number of parties contesting the election: 2 parties and one coalition, which itself comprised three parties)
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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".
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192
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Number of male candidates
Number of male candidates
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175
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Number of female candidates
Number of female candidates
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17
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Percentage of women candidates
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women candidates by the total number of candidates.
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8.9%
Voter turnout
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Registered voters
Number of people registered to vote
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824,432
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Voters
Number of people who actually voted
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698,419
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Voter turnout
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of people who actually voted by the number of people registered to vote
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84.7%
Results
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About the election
Short description of the context and results of the election.
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President Seretse Khama Ian Khama's Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) retained its majority, taking 37 of the 57 directly elected seats. Opposition forces won a total of 20 seats. The Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition (UDC, see note) won 17 seats, thereby becoming the largest ever opposition force in parliament. The remaining three seats went to the Botswana Congress Party of Mr. Dumelang Saleshando. In all, 32 new MPs entered parliament.
The BDP - which has ruled the country since independence in 1966 - ran on the government's record, citing better health care programmes and its programme to end poverty by 2016. The UDC campaigned for “a clean and effective government”. It promised to develop the economy and bring greater prosperity.
On 28 October, President Khama was sworn in for a third term, having taken office in 2008 (the constitution limits the presidential term of office to a maximum of ten years). The following day, the newly elected members were sworn in to the National Assembly. On 12 November, it elected Mr. Mokgweetsi Masisi as Vice President.
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The Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition comprised the Botswana National Front (BNF, led by Mr. Duma Boko), the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD, led by Mr. Nehemiah Modubule) and the Botswana People's Party (BPP, led by Mr. Motlatsi Molapisi).
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Number of parties winning seats
The number of parties which won parliamentary representation in the given election.
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3
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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.
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100.0%
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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.
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64.9%
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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.
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No
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Number of parties in government
The government may be formed by one or more political parties
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1
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Names of parties in government
The government may be formed by one or more political parties
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Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)
Parties or coalitions winning seats
| Political group | Total |
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| Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) | 37 |
| Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) | 17 |
| Botswana Congress Party (BCP) | 3 |
Members elected, by sex
- Number of men elected
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57
- Number of women elected
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6
Notes: As at 14 November 2014, there were six women in the National Assembly: Four directly elected members, one indirectly elected member and the Speaker.
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Percentage of women elected
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women elected by the number of seats filled.
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9.5%
- Women Directly Elected
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4
- Women Indirectly Elected
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1
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Women in other categories
For example, ex-officio members of parliament, such as Cabinet members, members of the royal family, Attorney General, Speaker if appointed from outside parliament
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1
- Other notes on the elections
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Number of parties winning seats: 3 (2 parties and one coalition)
Note on the statutory number of members:
In accordance with the constitutional amendments of August 2016, which came into force on 26 October of that year, the number of “Specially elected members” (members indirectly elected by the National Assembly) was increased from four to six. Consequently, the total number of members has increased from 63 to 65 as of 27 October.
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National Assembly (03.11.2014, 14.11.2014, 12.11.2019)
New legislature
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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.
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57
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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.
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6
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Percentage of women after the election
The percentage is calculated by dividing the total number of women in this parliament/chamber by the current number of members.
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9.5%
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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.
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35
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Percentage of first-term parliamentarians
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of first-term parliamentarians by the number of seats at stake in the election.
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55.6%
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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.
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29 Oct 2014
First Speaker of the new legislature
- Personal details for the first Speaker of the new legislature
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Gladys Kokorwe (Female)
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Political party
The political party to which the Speaker belonged to at the moment of the election. In some parliaments, the Speaker suspends or relinquishes their party membership during their term in office and is considered as an independent member.
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Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)
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Date of election
The date of the election of the Speaker may be different from the date of the first session of the new legislature.
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12 Nov 2014