Estates of Aruba
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| Estates of Aruba Staten van Aruba | |
|---|---|
| 7th Aruban Estates | |
 | |
| Type | |
| Type | Unicameral |
| History | |
| Founded | January 1, 1986 |
| Leadership | |
| Monarch | King Willem-Alexander |
| Governor | Fredis Refunjol |
| Speaker | P.F.T. Croes (AVP) |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 21 |
 | |
| Estates political groups | |
| Elections | |
| Estates voting system | Proportional Voting |
| Estates last election | 25 September 2009 |
| Website | |
| www.parlamento.aw | |
The Estates of Aruba (Dutch: Staten van Aruba) are the unicameral legislature or parliament of Aruba. The Estates have 21 members, elected for a four year term by proportional representation. Each member holds their seats until Parliament is dissolved which is every four years by a general election. The leader of the party who gains majority usually becomes the Prime Minister.
2009 Parliamentary election
| Parties | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aruban People's Party (Arubaanse Volkspartij) | 26,485 | 48.05 | 12 |
| People's Electoral Movement (Movimiento Electoral di Pueblo) | 19,812 | 35.94 | 8 |
| Real Democracy Party (Partido Democracia Real) | 3,140 | 5.70 | 1 |
| Aruban Patriotic Movement (Movimento Patriotico Arubano) | 2,443 | 4.43 | — |
| Network of Electoral Democracy (Red Electoral Democratico) | 2,371 | 4.30 | — |
| Aruban Patriotic Party (Partido Patriótico Arubano) | 611 | 1.11 | — |
| United Christians Reinforcing Aruba's Potential (Cristiannan Uni Reforzando Potencial di Aruba) | 138 | 0.25 | — |
| Independent Social Movement/Aruban Liberal Organization (Movimento Social Independiente/Organisacion Liberal Arubiano) | 125 | 0.23 | — |
| Total | 55,125 | 100.00 | 21 |
| Source: overheid.aw | |||
See also
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Parliament building in Oranjestad
References
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