This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Hugo999 (talk | contribs) at 12:42, 14 September 2021 (−Category:2004 in Belarus; ±Category:2004 elections in Europe→Category:2004 elections in Belarus using HotCat). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 12:42, 14 September 2021 by Hugo999 (talk | contribs) (−Category:2004 in Belarus; ±Category:2004 elections in Europe→Category:2004 elections in Belarus using HotCat)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Parliamentary election in Belarus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All 110 seats in the House of Representatives 56 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turnout | 91.04 ( 29.96 pp) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Parliamentary elections were held in Belarus on 17 October 2004, with a second round of voting in two constituencies on 27 October, and a third round in one on 20 March 2005. The vast majority of successful candidates, 97 of 109, were independents. Voter turnout was reported to be 91.04% in the first round.
A total of 359 candidates contested the election, with oppositing parties claiming that around 40% of their candidates were not registered. The OCSE delegation noted that although all candidates were given a set amount of free television and radio airtime and a free statement in the national press, over 80% of television news time was dedicated to President Alexander Lukashenko in the five weeks before the election. They also noted concerns about the independence of the Electoral Commission and a lack of transparency during the voting and counting process. The government also closed down nine independent newspapers in the lead-up to the elections.
Results
| Politics of Belarus |
|---|
.svg) |
|
|
| Constitution |
|
PresidencyPresident Alexander Lukashenko |
|
ExecutivePrime Minister Roman Golovchenko |
| National AssemblyNational Assembly |
| All-Belarusian People's AssemblyAll-Belarusian People's Assembly |
| Judiciary |
| Administrative divisions |
|
ElectionsPresidential elections
Parliamentary elections |
|
Foreign relationsMinistry of Foreign Affairs Minister: Sergei Aleinik |
 Belarus portal
|
References
- Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p252 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ Belarus: Elections held in 2004 Inter-Parliamentary Union
- Nohlen & Stöver, p261
 Elections and referendums in Belarus | |
|---|---|
| Presidential elections | |
| Parliamentary elections | |
| Municipal elections | |
| Referendums | |
| See also: Elections and referendums in the Soviet Union | |