Gabon
Description of Electoral System:
(courtesy of IFES election guide)
The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 7-year term. In the Senate, 91 members are elected by members of municipal councils and departmental assemblies to serve 5-year terms. In the National Assembly, (Assemblee Nationale) 120 members are elected by direct popular vote to serve 5-year terms.
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Most recent election
(courtesy of wikipedia)
Gabon held a presidential election on 27 November 2005. Incumbent President Omar Bongo Ondimba, in power since 1967, sought another seven-year term against four other candidates. According to an announcement of results by the country's interior minister, Bongo won the election with 79.2% of the vote. Bongo was sworn in for another seven-year term on 19 January 2006.
Local Polls
April-2007
Gabonese electorate on Sunday the 27th April 2008 voted smoothly to renew the municipal and departmental councillors. Click here.
Gabon
Gabon : IFES Election Reports (2004)
