Madagascar

National Assembly

Political system: Presidential-Parliamentary
Structure of parliament: Bicameral
IPU membership: 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

Election date(s): 29 May 2024
Date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature: No information available
Timing of election: Upon normal expiry
Expected date of next elections: 31 May 2029
Number of seats at stake: 163
Scope of elections: Full renewal

Results

About the election: President Andry Rajoelina’s party, Isika Rehetra Miaraka amin'i (IRMAR, meaning “We Are All with Andry Rajoelina”) won 84 seats in the 163-member National Assembly (note 1) according to the results announced by the High Constitutional Court on 28 June 2024. IRMAR’s main rival, the Firaisankina platform (note 2), led by former President Marc Ravalomanana, came a distant second, winning 22 seats. Independent candidates won most of the remaining seats.

The 2024 parliamentary elections followed the presidential election held in November 2023, which was boycotted by the opposition. The 2024 elections were held amid political tension, during which a number of opposition members and leaders reported receiving threatening and intimidating calls. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights called on the Malagasy authorities to ensure respect for the right to freedom, and the independence of the judiciary ahead of the High Constitutional Court’s ruling on election disputes.

Note 1:
The statutory number of members increased from 151 to 163 in accordance with the decision of the Government on 13 March 2024. This followed the creation of a new district, Antanimora Atsimo, and the subsequent re-allocation of the number of seats elected from each district based on the number of inhabitants.

Note 2:
The Firaisankina platform includes President Ravalomanana’s party, Tiako I Madagasikara (TIM, “I Love Madagascar”).
Number of parties winning seats: 6
Percentage of seats won by largest party or coalition: 51.5%

Parties or coalitions winning seats

Parties or coalitions winning seats
Political group	Total
Isika Rehetra Miaraka Amin’i Andry Rajoelina (IRMAR)	84
Firaisankina	22
Fivoi	4
Kolektifa	1
GJMP	1
Green Party	1
Independents	50

Members elected, by sex

Number of men elected: 137
Number of women elected: 26
Percentage of women elected: 16.0%
Women Directly Elected: 26
Sources: National Assembly (04.07.2024)
http://www.hcc.gov.mg/?p=9008
http://www.hcc.gov.mg/?p=9194
http://www.hcc.gov.mg/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Liste-des-D%C3%A9put%C3%A9s.pdf
https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2024/06/madagascar-call-respect-independence-judiciary-and-freedom
https://www.rfi.fr/
https://www.africanews.com/
https://www.lexpress.mg
https://www.madagascar-tribune.com
https://www.aa.com.tr/fr/
https://www.moov.mg
https://africa24tv.com/

New legislature

First-term parliamentarians: No information available
Percentage of first-term parliamentarians: No information available
Date of the first session: 09 Jul 2024

First Speaker of the new legislature

Personal details for the first Speaker of the new legislature: Justin Tokely (Male)
Date of birth: 18 Feb 1974
Political party: IRMAR
Date of election: 11 Jul 2024