Description of Electoral System:

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The President is elected by the Great Council of Chiefs to serve a 5-year term. In the Senate, 24 members are appointed by the President on the advice of the Great Council of Chiefs, 9 members are appointed by the president and 1 members are nominated by the council of Rotuma. In the House of Representatives 71 members are elected by a majority system with preferential vote to serve 5-year terms.

Electoral Systems Snapshot

(Courtesy of International IDEA)

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Most recent election

(courtesy of wikipedia)

The Constitution of Fiji requires general elections for the House of Representatives to be held at least once every five years. The latest election was held on 6-13 May 2006. Acting President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi issued a proclamation on 2 March, effective from 27 March, dissolving Parliament. The previous parliamentary term had been due to expire on 1 October 2006.

The Writ of Elections was issued on 28 March; candidates filed their nominations on 11 April and published their preference lists on the 13th, while voter registration closed on 4 April.

Vote counting began on 15 May, with the results, a narrow victory for the ruling Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua (SDL) Party, announced on the 18th. Following the election, the President is required to summon the new House of Representatives not later than 12 June.