Elections in Azerbaijan facts for kids
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In Azerbaijan, people vote to choose their leaders. This includes the President, who is the country's head, and members of the parliament. These votes are called elections.
The President of Azerbaijan is chosen by the people for a five-year period. Before 2009, a president could only serve two terms. But a special public vote, called a referendum, changed this rule.
Azerbaijan's parliament is called the National Assembly (Milli Məclis). It has 125 members. Each member is elected from a specific area, called a constituency. Before 2005, some members were chosen differently, but now all 125 are elected from these single areas.
Azerbaijan is mostly run by one main political group, the New Azerbaijan Party. Other political parties are allowed to exist. However, many people believe they don't have a real chance to win power.
The most recent election for parliament was on Sunday, November 1, 2015. The last election for president was on Wednesday, October 9, 2013.
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How Elections Work in Azerbaijan
Elections are a way for citizens to choose who represents them in the government. In Azerbaijan, this happens for two main roles: the President and the Parliament.
Choosing the President
The President of Azerbaijan is the country's main leader. People vote directly for the person they want to be president. Once elected, the president serves for five years. A referendum is a special vote where everyone in the country can say "yes" or "no" to a big change, like a rule about how long a president can serve.
Choosing Parliament Members
The parliament, or National Assembly, makes the laws for Azerbaijan. It has 125 members, called MPs. Each MP represents a specific part of the country. This means that voters in one area choose their own representative.
Recent Elections in Azerbaijan
Here's a look at some of the most recent elections that have taken place in Azerbaijan.
2013 Presidential Election
This election was held to choose the President of Azerbaijan.
2015 Parliamentary Election
This election was for the members of the National Assembly. Below is a summary of the results from this election.
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Azerbaijan Party | 1,340,770 | 47.20 | 69 | –2 |
| Whole Azerbaijan Popular Front Party | 42,459 | 1.49 | 1 | 0 |
| Civic Solidarity Party | 37,561 | 1.32 | 2 | –1 |
| Great Order Party | 34,156 | 1.20 | 1 | 0 |
| Motherland Party | 28,483 | 1.00 | 1 | –1 |
| Musavat | 24,995 | 0.88 | 0 | 0 |
| Azerbaijan Social Prosperity Party | 22,003 | 0.77 | 1 | 0 |
| Party for Democratic Reforms | 21,044 | 0.74 | 1 | 0 |
| Unity Party | 15,070 | 0.53 | 1 | +1 |
| Party of Hope | 14,815 | 0.52 | 0 | –1 |
| Civic Unity Party | 13,548 | 0.48 | 1 | 0 |
| Azerbaijan Democratic Enlightenment Party | 13,279 | 0.47 | 1 | +1 |
| National Revival Movement Party | 12,043 | 0.42 | 1 | New |
| Classic Popular Front Party | 11,671 | 0.41 | 0 | 0 |
| Azerbaijan Communist Party | 11,426 | 0.40 | 0 | 0 |
| Social Democratic Party | 11,288 | 0.40 | 1 | +1 |
| Azerbaijan National Independence Party | 10,526 | 0.37 | 0 | 0 |
| Justice Party | 6,507 | 0.23 | 0 | –1 |
| Azerbaijan People's Party | 6,152 | 0.22 | 0 | 0 |
| Citizen and Development Party | 3,374 | 0.12 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic Azerbaijan World Party | 3,230 | 0.11 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Azerbaijan Party | 2,807 | 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Azerbaijan Democratic Party | 2,746 | 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| AMDEP | 481 | 0.02 | 0 | New |
| Independents | 1,150,413 | 40.50 | 43 | –3 |
| Invalidated | – | – | 1 | – |
| Invalid/blank votes | 33,696 | – | – | – |
| Total | 2,874,543 | 100 | 125 | 0 |
| Registered voters/turnout | – | – | ||
| Source: MSK | ||||
2009 Constitutional Referendum
This was a special vote where people decided on changes to the country's constitution.
Past Elections in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has held many elections throughout its history. These include votes for both the president and the parliament, as well as important referendums.
Past Presidential Elections
- Azerbaijani presidential election, 2018
- Azerbaijani presidential election, 2013
- Azerbaijani presidential election, 2008
- Azerbaijani presidential election, 2003
- Azerbaijani presidential election, 1998
- Azerbaijani presidential election, 1993
- Azerbaijani presidential election, 1992
- Azerbaijani presidential election, 1991
Past Parliamentary Elections
- Azerbaijani parliamentary election, 2015
- Azerbaijani parliamentary election, 2010
- Azerbaijani parliamentary election, 2005
- Azerbaijani parliamentary election, 2000–2001
- Azerbaijani parliamentary election, 1995–1996
- Azerbaijani parliamentary election, 1990
Past Constitutional Referendums
- Azerbaijani constitutional referendum, 2009
- Azerbaijani constitutional referendum, 2002
- Azerbaijani constitutional referendum, 1995
Other Past Referendums
- Azerbaijani vote of confidence referendum, 1993
- Azerbaijani independence referendum, 1991
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See also
In Spanish: Elecciones en Azerbaiyán para niños
