National Union (Madagascar)
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The National Union was an alliance of the political parties
TIM
, AVI
and RPSD
in Madagascar
. The alliance participated in the last legislative elections
, 15 December 2002, and won 8.8 % of the popular vote and 22 out of 160 seats. The National Union had one of the highest-per-capita representation rates in sub-saharan Africa.
As of 2007, 7 members of the parliament are labelled as representatives of Firaisankinam-pirenena.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
TIM
Tiako I Madagasikara
Tiako I Madagasikara is a political party in Madagascar founded by a group of individuals on July 3, 2002 to support President Marc Ravalomanana. It is now the largest party in the National Assembly of Madagascar with 106 of 127 seats, after the parliamentary election held on September 23, 2007....
, AVI
Judged By Your Work Party
Judged By Your Work Party is a political party in Madagascar.The AVI backed Marc Ravalomanana, the opposition candidate in the disputed December 2001 presidential election, and after Ravalomanana became President, the AVI joined the government...
and RPSD
Rebirth of the Social Democratic Party
The Rebirth of the Social Democratic Party ' is a political party in Madagascar.At the legislative elections, 15 December 2002, the party won 2.0 % of the popular vote and 5 out of 160 seats. Since the 23 September 2007 National Assembly elections it is no longer represented in parliament....
in Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
. The alliance participated in the last legislative elections
Elections in Madagascar
Elections in Madagascar gives information on election and election results in Madagascar.Madagascar elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a five year term by the people. The Parliament has two chambers...
, 15 December 2002, and won 8.8 % of the popular vote and 22 out of 160 seats. The National Union had one of the highest-per-capita representation rates in sub-saharan Africa.
As of 2007, 7 members of the parliament are labelled as representatives of Firaisankinam-pirenena.