2024 Belarusian Council of the Republic election explained

Election Name:2024 Belarusian Council of the Republic election
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Election Date:4 April 2024
Country:Belarus
Party1:Belaya Rus
Seats1:16
Party2:Communist Party of Belarus
Seats2:1
Party3:Independents
Seats3:39
Previous Year:2019
Previous Election:2019
Next Year:2029
Next Election:2029
Seats For Election:56 out of 64 seats in Council of the Republic
Speaker
Before Election:Natalya Kochanova
After Election:Natalya Kochanova

The indirect election to the Council of the Republic of Belarus were held on 4 April 2024.[1]

Electoral system

The Council consists of 64 members, and the representation is based geographically, with most of the elected members come from civil society organizations, labour collectives and public associations in their jurisdiction. Each of the six oblasts and the capital city of Minsk are represented by eight members, and an additional eight members are appointed by the president.

Results

Overall, 38 men and 18 women were elected to the council, and 15 of the elected members served during previous convocations.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. News: CEC head comments on elections of members to upper house of Belarusian Parliament . 11 April 2024 . BelTA . 8 April 2024.
  2. News: Карпенко рассказал о составе избранных членов Совета Республики восьмого созыва . 11 April 2024 . BelTA . 9 April 2024 . ru.
  3. News: ЦИК зарегистрировал избранных членов Совета Республики восьмого созыва . 11 April 2024 . BelTA . 9 April 2024 . ru.