. : Elections and Referendums

The parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan in 1995
On 12 November 1995, Azerbaijan held its first parliamentary election (elections to the Milli Majlis) since regaining independence 3.556.277 or 86,05 percent of 4.132.600 citizens included in voter lists participated in the elections. 20 single mandate constituencies needed run-off elections and they were conducted on 26 November. Partial elections were held in 15 constituencies on 4 February 1996. Finally elections to the Milli Majlis were completed by run-off election in one constituency on I 8 February. Totally 124 members were elected 10 the Milli Majlis. 99 of them were elected in single mandate constituencies and 25 by list of political parties in nation-wide constituency. 8 political parties took part in the elections. The New Azerbaijan Party won 19 seats and the Azerbaijan National Independence Party and the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party each won 3 seats in the Mi1li Majlis of the country.
Generally 69 members (55,65 percent) represent political parties functioning in the country, in the Mi1li Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 55 Mi1li Majlis members are non-partisan.

The last referendum on 12 November 1995
The last referendum conducted on 12 November 1995 in the country was on adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan. While summarizing results of the referendum it was found out that the 3.556.277 or 86,05 percent of 4.132 600 citizens included m voter lists took part in the referendum and 91,9 percent of them voted for adopting of the Constitution and 6,63 percent voted against.


Central Election Commission • Baku - Azerbaijan
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