2010 Surinamese general election
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This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
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General elections were held in Suriname on 25 May 2010.[1]
Nine entities contested the election, including several coalitions.[2] Pre-election polls suggested a share of 41% of the vote going to the "Mega Combination" coalition that includes the National Democratic Party of former dictator Dési Bouterse.[3][4] The ruling Nieuw Front (NF) had around 22.5% support.[3] There were 324,490 people registered to vote in the election which would determine the holders of 51 parliament seats, 116 regional positions and 752 municipal positions.[3][5]
Results
Preliminary results issued on 26 May 2010 showed the Mega Combination winning a
Bouterse had not stated if he will seek to return to the presidency. Dutch Foreign Minister
Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
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Megacombinatie | 95,543 | 40.22 | 23 | |
New Front for Democracy and Development | 75,190 | 31.65 | 14 | |
People's Alliance | 30,844 | 12.98 | 6 | |
Democracy and Development through Unity | 12,085 | 5.09 | 1 | |
BVD–PV FAL | 12,043 | 5.07 | 0 | |
A-Combination | 11,176 | 4.70 | 7 | |
Democratic Union Suriname | 284 | 0.12 | 0 | |
Permanent Prosperity Republic of Suriname | 261 | 0.11 | 0 | |
National Union | 149 | 0.06 | 0 | |
Total | 237,575 | 100.00 | 51 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 324,490 | – | ||
Source: IFES |
Aftermath
The NDP successfully concluded a coalition deal with Bouterse's former opponents in the civil war, the
The NDP fell out with the A Combinatie over the number of cabinet posts, however, and subsequently, the New Front (led by the National Party of Suriname) formed a coalition deal with the A Combinatie and the People's Alliance, giving them 27 seats in parliament, enough to form the government, but too few to elect the president.[9] It was seen as a possibility that Bouterse might be elected in the final round of the presidential election (when it goes to the People's Assembly, where the NDP has a majority.[10]
In a surprise development, Jennifer Geerlings-Simons from the NDP was elected Chairwoman of the House on 30 June 2010 with 26 to 24 votes, even though the anti-NDP parties had a majority in parliament. The NPS's Ruth Wijdenbosch was elected Vice Chairwoman with 25 to 24 votes.[11]
In the run-up to the presidential election on 19 July 2010, Bouterse convinced the A Combinatie to join forces with him, giving him a 30-seat majority; immediately before the election, he succeeded in getting the People's Alliance to join him, giving him the votes required to become president.[12]
References
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- ^ McGowan, Mark (26 May 2010). "Bouterse coalition close to majority". Stabroek news. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ a b c "Ex-dictator on likely comeback trail in Suriname vote". Caribbean Net News. 26 May 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f "Former dictator's party ahead in Suriname election". Associated Press. 26 May 2010. Archived from the original on 30 May 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ Election 2010 turnout per district
- ^ a b "Bouterse's past is not forgotten, despite election victory:Verhagen". DutchNews.nl. 26 May 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ Kommentar posten. "Partei Ex-Diktator Bouterses gewinnt Parlamentswahl – Surinam – derStandard.at › International". Derstandard.at. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Bouterse, Brunswijk conclude successful coalition talks". Stabroek News. 7 June 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
- ^ "Former Suriname dictator struggling to form new government". Caribbean Net News. 28 June 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2010.[permanent dead link]
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- ^ "Ex-dictator's ally to lead Suriname parliament – Taiwan News Online". Etaiwannews.com. Associated Press. 1 July 2010. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
- ^ "Former Suriname dictator looks to have secured presidency | Manila Bulletin". Mb.com.ph. Retrieved 21 August 2010.