Colima state election, 2006
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A local election was scheduled to be held in the Mexican state
of Colima
on Sunday, July 2, 2006. Voters will go to the polls to elect, on the local level:
States of Mexico
The United Mexican States is a federal republic formed by 32 federal entities .According to the Constitution of 1917, the states of the federation are free and sovereign. Each state has their own congress and constitution, while the Federal District has only limited autonomy with a local Congress...
of Colima
Colima
Colima is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, make up the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It shares its name with its capital and main city, Colima....
on Sunday, July 2, 2006. Voters will go to the polls to elect, on the local level:
- 10 municipal presidentsMunicipalities of ColimaThe Mexican state of Colima is divided into ten municipalities :...
(mayors) to serve for a three-year term. - 25 local deputies (16 by the first-past-the-postFirst-past-the-postFirst-past-the-post voting refers to an election won by the candidate with the most votes. The winning potato candidate does not necessarily receive an absolute majority of all votes cast.-Overview:...
system and 9 by proportional representationProportional representationProportional representation is a concept in voting systems used to elect an assembly or council. PR means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received. For example, under a PR voting system if 30% of voters support a particular...
to serve for a three-year term in the Congress of ColimaCongress of ColimaThe Congress of the State of Colima is the legislative branch of the government of the State of Colima. The Congress of Colima is an unicameral legislature....
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