Mauritius
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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10 Nov 2024
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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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04 Oct 2024
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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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Expected date of next elections
The expected date at which the next elections should take place, based on law or practice.
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31 Oct 2029
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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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62
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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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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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891
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Number of male candidates
Number of male candidates
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726
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Number of female candidates
Number of female candidates
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165
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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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18.5%
Results
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About the election
Short description of the context and results of the election.
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The Alliance Du Changement (Alliance for Change, AdC), led by opposition leader and former Prime Minister, Mr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, won a landslide victory, sweeping 60 of 62 directly elected seats (see note). The Organization of the People of Rodrigues (OPR) won the remaining seats. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth (in office since 2017), whose Alliance Lepep coalition did not win any parliamentary representation, conceded defeat. On 13 November, President Prithvirajsing Roopun swore in Mr. Ramgoolam as the Prime Minister. Mr. Ramgoolam had previously served as Prime Minister from 1995 to 2000 and again from 2005 to 2014. On 29 November, the newly elected National Assembly held its first session and elected Ms. Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra as its new Speaker.
The 2024 elections followed a historic deal with the United Kingdom, signed in October 2024, to regain sovereignty over the Chagos Islands. The key electoral issues in 2024 included measures to alleviate the rising cost of living, such as raising the minimum wage, increasing pensions, and providing free transport and internet services. The election campaign was overshadowed by a wire-tapping scandal, when secretly recorded phone calls of politicians, diplomats and journalists were leaked online. On 1 November, the authorities announced a ban on the use of social media until after the election. The ban was contested by the opposition and the media, and lifted shortly afterwards.
Note:
In addition to 62 directly elected members, the Electoral Supervisory Commission may nominate a maximum of eight additional members with a view to correcting any imbalance in community representation in Parliament. In the 2024 elections, four additional members were nominated (down from eight previously), bringing the total number of members to 66, of whom 12 were women. -
Number of parties winning seats
The number of parties which won parliamentary representation in the given election.
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2
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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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96.8%
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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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Yes
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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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Alliance du Changement
Parties or coalitions winning seats
Political group | Total |
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Alliance Du Changement (Alliance for Change, AdC) | 60 |
Organization of the People of Rodrigues (OPR) | 2 |
Members elected, by sex
- Number of men elected
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51
- Number of women elected
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11
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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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17.7%
- Women Directly Elected
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11
- Women Appointed
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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
Notes: The Speaker
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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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54
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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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13
Notes:
In addition to 62 directly elected members, the Electoral Supervisory Commission may nominate a maximum of eight additional members with a view to correcting any imbalance in community representation in Parliament. In the 2024 elections, four additional members were nominated (down from eight previously), bringing the total number of members to 66, of whom 12 were women.
The Speaker, who may or may not be an elected member of the House. The Speaker does not become a member of Parliament. The incumbent Speaker, Ms. Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra, is not an elected member. There are thus 13 women out of 67 people. -
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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19.4%
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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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37
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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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55.2%
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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 Nov 2024
First Speaker of the new legislature
- Personal details for the first Speaker of the new legislature
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Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra (Female)
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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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29 Nov 2024