| Parliament name |
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| Structure of parliament |
Bicameral |
| Chamber name (generic / translated) |
Yefedereshein Mekir Bete / House of the Federation |
| Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) |
Yehizb Tewokayoch Mekir Bete / House of Peoples' Representatives
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| BACKGROUND |
| Dates of election / renewal (from/to) |
5 October 2015 |
| Purpose of elections |
Elections were held for all the seats in the House of Federation on the normal expiry of the members' term of office. |
| (not applicable - elected directly or indirectly by the Regional State Councils) |
| STATISTICS |
| Voter turnout |
| Distribution of votes |
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| Distribution of seats |
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| Distribution of seats according to sex |
Men
Women
Percent of women |
104
49
32.03%
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| Distribution of seats according to age |
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| Distribution of seats according to profession |
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| Comments |
Source: House of Federation (06.10.2015)
Note:
The statutory number has increased from 135 to 153 due to an increase of population.
As at 5 October 2015, there were 49 women out of 153 members. |
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