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2005 Burundian presidential election

2005 Burundian presidential election

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Indirect presidential elections were held in Burundi on 19 August 2005.[1] Members of the National Assembly and Senate chose the new president of the republic for a five-year term. The sole candidate, Pierre Nkurunziza of the CNDD–FDD, was elected by a vote of 151–9.[2] Nkurunziza was sworn in on 26 August 2005.[3]

Electoral system

The election was held using the multiple round system. In order to win in the first round of voting, Nkurunziza was required to receive at least two-thirds of the vote (108 votes).[4]

Results

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References

  1. [1]
    Burundi: 2005 Presidential election results Archived January 9, 2015, at the Wayback Machine EISA
  2. [2]
    Burundi Announces Presidential Election Results IFES
  3. [3]
    43. Burundi (1962-present) University of Central Arkansas
  4. [4]
    Burundi: Parliament elects Nkurunziza nation's president IRIN, 19 August 2005


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