Elections in the Northern Mariana Islands
The Northern Marianas elect a governor and a legislature. The governor is elected for four-year term by the people. The Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature has two chambers. The House of Representatives has 20 members (18 prior to 2007), elected for a two-year term in single-seat constituencies. The Senate has 9 members, elected for a two-year term in single-seat constituencies. The Northern Marianas has a multi-party system, with two or three strong parties and a third party that is electorally successful.
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Last elections
Parties | Seats | |
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House | Senate | |
Republican Party | 12 | — |
Covenant Party | 4 | 1 |
Independent | 3 | 2 |
Democratic Party | 1 | — |
Not up for election | — | 6 |
Total | 20 | 9 |
Source: Marianas Variety |
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See also
- Electoral calendar
- Electoral system
- Political party strength in the Northern Mariana Islands
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