1993 Malagasy parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Madagascar on 16 June 1993, [1] the first following the approval of a new constitution in a referendum that reintroduced full multi-party democracy the previous year.

The Committee of Active Forces won the most seats, whilst parties aligned with President Albert Zafy won 75 seats in total. Voter turnout was 54.68%. [2]

Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Committee of Active Forces [lower-alpha 1] 46New
Movement for Proletarian Power 15+8
Economic Liberalism and Democratic Action for National Recovery 13New
Association of United Malagasys 11New
Fihaonana [lower-alpha 1] 8New
Rally for Socialism and Democracy 8New
Congress Party for the Independence of Madagascar – Renewal [lower-alpha 1] 5+2
National Union for Development and Democracy – Rasalama Active Forces 5New
Farimbona [lower-alpha 1] 2New
National Union for Development and Democracy [lower-alpha 1] 2New
Committee supporting the Development of Democracy in Madagascar [lower-alpha 1] 2New
Christian Action of Regional Cadres and Businessmen for Development [lower-alpha 1] 2New
Fivoarana 2New
Rasalama Active Forces – Teachers and Educators [lower-alpha 1] 1New
Action and Reflection Group for the Development of Madagascar [lower-alpha 1] 1New
Vatomizana [lower-alpha 1] 1New
Other parties10
Total134–3
Total votes3,454,847
Registered voters/turnout6,317,97454.68
Source: EISA
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parties affiliated with Albert Zafy

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References

  1. "Elections in Madagascar". African Elections Database.
  2. Madagascar: 1993 National Assembly election results EISA