1986 Mozambican general election explained

Country:Mozambique
Type:parliamentary
Previous Election:1977 Mozambican general election
Previous Year:1977
Next Election:1994 Mozambican general election
Next Year:1994
Seats For Election:All 249 seats in the People's Assembly
Majority Seats:125
Election Date:15 October–15 December 1986
Image1:Joaquim_Chissano_(1972).jpg
Leader1:Joaquim Chissano
Party1:FRELIMO
Seats1:249
President
Before Election:Samora Machel
Before Party:FRELIMO
After Election:Joaquim Chissano
After Party:FRELIMO

General elections were held in Mozambique in 1986. As in the previous election FRELIMO was the sole legal party,[1] but in this election independent candidates could stand as long as they were nominated by FRELIMO.[2]

Direct elections were only held for local and city councils, starting on 15 October.[3] These councils then elected District Assemblies by 25 November, which in turn elected Provincial Assemblies by December. 299 candidates stood for election for the 249-seat People's Assembly, the country's top legislative body, and were voted on by the Provincial Assemblies by 15 December. In addition to the 249 successful candidates, an additional 10 people were chosen as reserve members.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://africanelections.tripod.com/mz.html Elections in Mozambique
  2. http://www.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/pdf/pdf4/pdf_fco_mozambiqueelections Mozambique: The regional vote in legislative elections
  3. http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/arc/MOZAMBIQUE_1986_E.PDF Mozambique