São Tomé and Príncipe legislative election, 2006
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São Tomé and Príncipe held its fifth National Assembly
election since the introduction of multi-party politics in 1990 on 26 March 2006.
National Assembly of São Tomé and Príncipe
The unicameral National Assembly of São Tomé and Príncipe is the country's legislative body.The current National Assembly, formed following elections held on 26 March 2006, has a total of 55 members elected in 7 multi-member constituencies using the party-list proportional representation system...
election since the introduction of multi-party politics in 1990 on 26 March 2006.
Parties and Coalitions
Eight political parties and two coalitions contested the election.- Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe-Social Democratic Party (MLSTP-PSD) – Largest party in the outgoing National Assembly, winning 24 out of 55 seats in the March 2002 electionSão Tomé and Príncipe legislative election, 2002On 3 March 2002, São Tomé and Príncipe held its fourth National Assembly election since the introduction of multi-party politics in 1990. Voter turnout was 66.3 percent.-Background and outcome of elections:...
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- Force for Change Democratic MovementForce for Change Democratic Movement-Liberal PartyThe Force for Change Democratic Movement-Liberal Party is a political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. It was formed after the 29 July 2001 presidential elections by supporters of the elected president Fradique de Menezes...
–Democratic Convergence PartyDemocratic Convergence Party-Reflection GroupThe Democratic Convergence Party-Reflection Group is a political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. It was founded on 4 November 1990 by MLSTP dissidents, independents, and young professionals. Leonel Mário d'Alva is the current party leader....
(MDFM-PCD) – Two party coalition that won 23 seats in the 2002 election. The coalition was formed in late 2001 by supporters of President Fradique de MenezesFradique de MenezesFradique Bandeira Melo de Menezes was the President of São Tomé and Príncipe from 2003 to 2011.-Early life:Menezes was born on the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé in 1942, the son of a Portuguese man and a local woman. He attended high school in Portugal...
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- Uê Kédadji (UK) – A five party coalition that won 8 seats in the 2002 election. The coalition's member parties are the Democratic Renovation PartyDemocratic Renovation Party (São Tomé)The Democratic Renovation Party is a political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. At the last legislative elections, 3 March 2002, the party joined the Uê Kédadji alliance, that won 16.2% of the popular vote and 8 out of 55 seats. This alliance failed to win a seat in the 2006 elections.The party...
(PRD), National Union for Democracy and ProgressNational Union for Democracy and Progress (São Tomé)The National Union for Democracy and Progress is a political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. At the last legislative elections, 3 March 2002, the party joined the Uê Kédadji alliance, that won 16.2% of the popular vote and 8 out of 55 seats. This alliance failed to win a seat in the 2006...
(UNDP), Opposition Democratic CoalitionOpposition Democratic CoalitionThe Opposition Democratic Coalition is a political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. At the last legislative elections, 3 March 2002, the party joined the Uê Kédadji alliance, that won 16.2% of the popular vote and 8 out of 55 seats. This alliance failed to win a seat in the 2006 elections.The party...
(CODO), People's Party of ProgressPeople's Party of ProgressThe People's Party of Progress is a political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. At the last legislative elections, 3 March 2002, the party joined the Uê Kédadji alliance, that won 16.2% of the popular vote and 8 out of 55 seats. This alliance failed to win a seat in the 2006 elections.The party...
(PPP), and the Social Renewal PartySocial Renewal Party (São Tomé)The Social Renewal Party is a political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. The party failed to win any seats in the National Assembly following elections held on 26 March 2006. It was part of the Uê Kédadji coalition....
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- Independent Democratic ActionIndependent Democratic ActionThe Independent Democratic Action is a political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. It was established in 1991 and is a politically centrist party....
(ADI) – Contested the 2002 election as part of the Uê Kédadji coalition, but has since withdrawn and will participate in this year's poll as a single entity.
- São Toméan Workers PartySão Toméan Workers PartyThe São Toméan Workers Party is an opposition political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. The president of the party is Anacleto Rolim.The party participated in the 2002 legislative elections, launching candidates in four electoral districts. In total it got 4.87% of the votes...
(PTS) – Participated in the 2002 election, but failed to gain representation in the National Assembly.
- Christian Democratic FrontChristian Democratic FrontThe Christian Democratic Front is a small political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. It failed to win any seats in the National Assembly following elections held on 26 March 2006....
(FDC) – Small party that participated in the 1991, 1994, and 1998 National Assembly elections. In all three elections, the party won less than 2% of the vote.
- Social Liberal PartySocial Liberal Party (São Tomé)The Social Liberal Party is a political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. The party failed to win any seats in the National Assembly following elections held on 26 March 2006....
(PLS) – Newly formed political party.
- Generation HopeGeneration Hope (São Tomé)Generation Hope is also a political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. It was founded on 10 April 2005 by a group of college graduates recently returned from overseas. The party intends to focus on improving the economic fortunes of the underdeveloped islands....
(GE) – Newly formed political party.
- New Way MovementNew Way MovementThe New Way Movement is a newly formed political party in São Tomé and Príncipe. The party has been criticized by the press for its links to the far right.In legislative elections held on 26 March 2006, the party won a single seat on the island of Príncipe....
(NR) – Newly formed political party.