House of Representatives (Somaliland)
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The House of Representatives (Somali: Golaha Wakiilada) is the lower house of the northwestern Somaliland autonomous region of Somalia.
Overview[edit]
The current House of Representatives was formed following parliamentary elections held on 29 September 2005. It has a total of 82 members. The latter include the Speaker of the House, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. MPs are elected in six multi-member constituencies, using the party-list proportional representation system for a five-year term.
Latest election[edit]
Main article: Somaliland parliamentary election, 2005
Parties | Votes | % | Seats |
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UDUB For Unity, Democracy, and Independence (Ururka dimuqraadiga ummadda bahawday) | 261,449 | 39.0 | 33 |
KULMIYE Peace, Unity, and Development Party (KULMIYE Nabad, Midnimo iyo horumar) | 228,328 | 34.1 | 28 |
UCID For Justice and Development (Ururka Caddaalada iyo Daryeelka) | 180,545 | 26.9 | 21 |
Total | 680,322 | 100.0 | 82 |
Invalid votes | 4,585 | ||
Total votes cast | 674,907 | ||
Source: IRI |
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