Burundian presidential election, 2005

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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

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

Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Pierre Nkurunziza	CNDD–FDD	151	94.4
Against		9	5.6
Invalid/blank votes		1	–
Total		161	100
Registered voters/turnout		162	99.4
Source: African Elections Database

References

↑ Burundi: 2005 Presidential election results 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

Elections and referendums in Burundi

Presidential elections	1984 1993 2005 2010 2015

Parliamentary elections	1954 1957 1961 1965 1982 1993 2005 2010 2015

Local elections	1953 1956 2005 2010 2015

Referendums	1981 1991 1992 2005

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