1998 Crimean parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Crimea on 29 March 1998.[1] The Communist Party of Ukraine emerged as the largest faction in the Supreme Council, with 38 of the 100 seats, although 47 seats were won by independents.[2]

This article is part of a series on the
politics and government of Crimea

Republic of Crimea (within Russia) since 2014

Autonomous Republic of Crimea (within Ukraine)

See also
Political status of Crimea
Politics of Russia
Politics of Ukraine

Electoral system

Prior to the elections, an amendment to the electoral law introduced a majoritarian system.[3]

Results

As a result of the new electoral system, Crimean Tatars failed to win any seats in the Supreme Council.

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Communist Party of Ukraine38+36
Agrarian Party of Ukraine5New
Union Party4New
People's Democratic Party4New
Party of Economic Revival1–2
Socialist Party of Ukraine1New
Independents47+27
Total1000
Source: Parties and Elections
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References

  1. Chronology for Crimean Tatars in Ukraine Minorities at Risk Project
  2. Crimea Archived 2016-07-02 at the Wayback Machine Parties and Elections
  3. Crimean election law and formation of political climate in the autonomy Policy Documentation Centre
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