Ivorian parliamentary election, 2000–2001
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Parliamentary elections were held in Ivory Coast
on 10 December 2000. In 28 seats in the north of the country voting was postponed due to unrest relating to the boycott by the Rally of the Republicans
. Although the RDR continued to call for a boycott, 26 seats were eventually elected on 14 January 2001, although turnout was only 13% and the two seats for Kong
were left vacant.
The result was a victory for the Ivorian Popular Front
, which won 96 of the 225 seats in the National Assembly
(increased from 175 seats in the previous election
). Voter turnout in the first round of voting was just 34%, and overall was just 32%.
Côte d'Ivoire
The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast is a country in West Africa. It has an area of , and borders the countries Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana; its southern boundary is along the Gulf of Guinea. The country's population was 15,366,672 in 1998 and was estimated to be...
on 10 December 2000. In 28 seats in the north of the country voting was postponed due to unrest relating to the boycott by the Rally of the Republicans
Rally of the Republicans
The Rally of the Republicans is a liberal party in Côte d'Ivoire. It is presently the country's governing party; the party's leader, Alassane Ouattara, is the current President of Côte d'Ivoire....
. Although the RDR continued to call for a boycott, 26 seats were eventually elected on 14 January 2001, although turnout was only 13% and the two seats for Kong
Kong, Côte d'Ivoire
Kong is a town and commune in the Ferkessédougou Department, in the Savanes Region of northern Côte d'Ivoire. It was the capital of the Kong Empire .-Natural history:...
were left vacant.
The result was a victory for the Ivorian Popular Front
Ivorian Popular Front
The Ivorian Popular Front , known by its French initials FPI, is a centre-left, democratic socialist and social democratic, political party in Côte d'Ivoire....
, which won 96 of the 225 seats in the National Assembly
National Assembly of Côte d'Ivoire
The National Assembly of Côte d'Ivoire is Côte d'Ivoire's unicameral legislative body. Evolved from semi-representative bodies of the French Colonial period, the first National Assembly was constituted on 27 November 1960 with 70 elected member in accordance with the Constitution of 31 October...
(increased from 175 seats in the previous election
Ivorian parliamentary election, 1995
Parliamentary elections were held in Ivory Coast on 26 November 1995. Ten parties and a number of independents contested the election, with the Rally of the Republicans and the Ivorian Popular Front running under the Republican Front banner...
). Voter turnout in the first round of voting was just 34%, and overall was just 32%.
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivorian Popular Front Ivorian Popular Front The Ivorian Popular Front , known by its French initials FPI, is a centre-left, democratic socialist and social democratic, political party in Côte d'Ivoire.... |
96 | |||
| Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire – African Democratic Rally Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire – African Democratic Rally The Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire — African Democratic Rally is a political party in Côte d'Ivoire. From independence in 1960 to 1990 it was the only legal party, and was led by President Félix Houphouët-Boigny. In 1990 the first multi-party elections took place, but the party remained in... |
94 | |||
| Independents | 22 | New | ||
| Rally of the Republicans Rally of the Republicans The Rally of the Republicans is a liberal party in Côte d'Ivoire. It is presently the country's governing party; the party's leader, Alassane Ouattara, is the current President of Côte d'Ivoire.... |
5 | |||
| Ivorian Workers' Party Ivorian Workers' Party The Ivorian Party of Workers is a centre-left, democratic socialist and social democratic, political party in Côte d'Ivoire. It is led by Francis Wodié and was founded on April 8, 1990.... |
4 | New | ||
| Union of Democrats of Côte d'Ivoire Union of Democrats of Côte d'Ivoire The Union of Democrats of Côte d'Ivoire is a political party in Côte d'Ivoire.In the parliamentary election held on 10 December 2000 and 14 January 2001, the party won 1 out of 225 seats.... |
1 | New | ||
| Movement of the Forces of the Future | 1 | New | ||
| Vacant | 2 | |||
| Invalid/blank votes | 192,442 | |||
| Total | 1,740,240 | 225 | +50 |