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2005 Burundian presidential election 
Summary
Indirect presidential elections were held in Burundi on 19 August 2005.[1] Members of the National Assembly and Senate chose the new president of the republic for a five-year term. The sole candidate, Pierre Nkurunziza of the CNDD–FDD, was elected by a vote of 151–9.[2] Nkurunziza was sworn in on 26 August 2005.[3]
Electoral system edit
The election was held using the multiple round system. In order to win in the first round of voting, Nkurunziza was required to receive at least two-thirds of the vote (108 votes).[4]
Results edit
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Nkurunziza | CNDD–FDD | 151 | 94.38 | |
| Against | 9 | 5.62 | ||
| Total | 160 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 160 | 99.38 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 1 | 0.62 | ||
| Total votes | 161 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 162 | 99.38 | ||
| Source: African Elections Database | ||||
References edit
- ^ Burundi: 2005 Presidential election results Archived January 9, 2015, at the Wayback Machine EISA
- ^ Burundi Announces Presidential Election Results IFES
- ^ 43. Burundi (1962-present) University of Central Arkansas
- ^ Burundi: Parliament elects Nkurunziza nation's president IRIN, 19 August 2005