2005 Burundian presidential election explained

Indirect presidential elections were held in Burundi on 19 August 2005.^[1] Members of the National Assembly and Senate chose the new president of the republic for a five-year term. The sole candidate, Pierre Nkurunziza of the CNDD–FDD, was elected by a vote of 151–9.^[2] Nkurunziza was sworn in on 26 August 2005.^[3]

Electoral system

The election was held using the multiple round system. In order to win in the first round of voting, Nkurunziza was required to receive at least two-thirds of the vote (108 votes).^[4]

Notes and References

1. http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/burundi-2005-presidential-election-results Burundi: 2005 Presidential election results
2. http://www.electionguide.org/digest/post/12019/ Burundi Announces Presidential Election Results
3. http://uca.edu/politicalscience/dadm-project/sub-saharan-africa-region/burundi-1962-present/ 43. Burundi (1962-present)
4. http://www.irinnews.org/report/55922/burundi-parliament-elects-nkurunziza-nation-s-president Burundi: Parliament elects Nkurunziza nation's president