| Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Majlis / Parliament |
| Structure of parliament |
Bicameral |
| Chamber name (generic / translated) |
Majlis Annowab / House of Representatives |
| Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) |
Majlis Alshoora / Consultative Council
|
| LEGAL FRAMEWORK |
| Electoral Law |
1 January 1900
|
| Mode of designation |
directly elected 301 |
| Constituencies |
301 single-member constituencies. |
| Voting system |
Majority:
Simple majority system.
Vacancies arising between general elections are filled through by-elections held within a period of two months. No such elections are held when vacancies arise within the last six months of the parliamentary term.
Voting is not compulsory. |
| Voter requirements |
- age: 18 years
- Yemeni citizenship
- residence in Yemen |
| CANDIDATES |
| Eligibility |
- age: 25 years
- Yemeni citizenship
- literacy
- good moral character
- ineligibility: conviction, without rehabilitation, for an immoral act |
| Incompatibilities |
- active duty in the civil service |
| Candidacy requirements |
(data unavailable) |
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