2005 Burundian presidential election
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]
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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
Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
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Pierre Nkurunziza | CNDD–FDD | 151 | 94.4 |
Against | 9 | 5.6 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 1 | – | |
Total | 161 | 100 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 162 | 99.4 | |
Source: African Elections Database |
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References
- Burundi: 2005 Presidential election results Archived January 9, 2015, at the Wayback Machine EISA
- Burundi Announces Presidential Election Results IFES
- 43. Burundi (1962-present) University of Central Arkansas
- Burundi: Parliament elects Nkurunziza nation's president IRIN, 19 August 2005
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