Elections in the Northern Mariana Islands

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Northern Mariana Islands

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Elections in the Northern Marianas gives information on election and election results in the Northern Marianas.

The Northern Marianas elect a governor and a legislature. The governor is elected for four year term by the people. The Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature has two chambers. The House of Representatives has 20 members (18 prior to 2007), elected for a two year term in single-seat constituencies. The Senate has 9 members, elected for a two year term in single-seat constituencies. The Northern Marianas has a multi-party system, with two or three strong parties and a third party that is electorally successful.

Contents 1 Last elections 2 Past elections 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Last elections

Main article: Northern Mariana Islands general election, 2007

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Summary of the 3 November 2007 Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature election results

Parties	Seats
	House	Senate
Republican Party	12	—
Covenant Party	4	1
Independent	3	2
Democratic Party	1	—
Not up for election	—	6
Total	20	9
Source: Marianas Variety

[edit] Past elections

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[edit] See also

• Electoral calendar
• Electoral system

[edit] External links

• NMI Election Commission
• Adam Carr's Election Archive

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