2024 Belarusian Council of the Republic election
The indirect election to the Council of the Republic of Belarus were held on 4 April 2024.[1]
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Electoral system
The Council consists of 64 members, and the representation is based geographically, with most of the elected members come from civil society organizations, labour collectives and public associations in their jurisdiction. Each of the six oblasts and the capital city of Minsk are represented by eight members, and an additional eight members are appointed by the president.
Results
Overall, 38 men and 18 women were elected to the council, and 15 of the elected members served during previous convocations.[2][3]
| Party | Seats | |||||
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| Belaya Rus | 16 | |||||
| Communist Party of Belarus | 1 | |||||
| Independents | 39 | |||||
| Nominated members | 8 | |||||
| Total | 64 | |||||
References
- "CEC head comments on elections of members to upper house of Belarusian Parliament". BelTA. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- "Карпенко рассказал о составе избранных членов Совета Республики восьмого созыва". BelTA (in Russian). 9 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- "ЦИК зарегистрировал избранных членов Совета Республики восьмого созыва". BelTA (in Russian). 9 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
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