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UGANDA
Parliament
ELECTORAL SYSTEM

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Parliament name Parliament
Structure of parliament Unicameral
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Electoral Law 26 February 1996
Last amendment: 16.11.2005
Mode of designation directly elected 422
indirectly elected 25
other 18
Constituencies 300 single-member constituencies (for directly elected members)
In addition, there are 122 districts for women representatives.
Voting system Majority: Simple majority vote.
By-elections are held within 60 days to fill vacancies which arise between general elections.
Voting is not compulsory.
Voter requirements - age: 18 years
- Ugandan citizenship (including naturalized citizens)
- disqualifications: imprisonment, conviction for crime, holders of temporary entry permits, undocumented immigrants
CANDIDATES
Eligibility - qualified electors
- age: 18 years
- Ugandan citizenship (including naturalized citizens)
- residence in the country at the time of election
- minimum education at advanced level
- ineligibilities: insanity, election-connected office, undischarged bankruptcy, sentence of death or imprisonment exceeding nine months
Incompatibilities - membership of local government council
- public office
- traditional or cultural leader, as defined in Constitution
Candidacy requirements - nomination by a registered political party
- candidature can be submitted by individuals

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