Greenlandic general election, 1991

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General elections were held in Greenland in 5 March 1991. [1] Siumut emerged as the largest party in the Parliament, winning 11 of the 27 seats. [2]

Greenland autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark

Greenland is an autonomous constituent country of the Kingdom of Denmark between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe for more than a millennium. The majority of its residents are Inuit, whose ancestors began migrating from the Canadian mainland in the 13th century, gradually settling across the island.

Siumut is a social-democratic political party in Greenland. The party was an observer affiliate of the Socialist International. Siumut is led by the current Greenlandic Premier Kim Kielsen. Until September 2014 it was led by Aleqa Hammond, who was the first woman to lead the party.

Parliament of Greenland parliament

The Inatsisartut, also known as the Parliament of Greenland in English, is the unicameral parliament of Greenland, a autonomous country in the Danish realm. Established in 1979, it meets in Inatsisartut, on the islet of Nuuk Center in central Nuuk.

Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Siumut 9,33637.30110
Atassut 7,53630.118–3
Inuit Ataqatigiit 4,84819.375+2
Centre Party 2,3749.492New
Polar Party 7062.8210
Independents2280.9100
Invalid/blank votes887
Total25,91510027+1
Registered voters/turnout38,39667.49
Source: Election Passport, Parties & Elections

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References

  1. Nordic Statistical Yearbook 2002, p175
  2. Greenland Parties and Elections