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Flag of Congo (Brazzaville) Source for election date

At stake in this election:

  • The office of President of Congo (Brazzaville)

Description of government structure:

  • Chief of State: President Denis SASSOU-NGUESSO
  • Head of Government: Prime Minister Isidore MVOUBA
  • Assembly: Congo (Brazzaville) has a bicameral Parliament (Parlement) consisting of the Senate (Sénat) with 72 seats and the National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) with 137 seats.

Description of electoral system:

  • The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 7-year term.
  • In the Senate (Sénat) 72 members are elected by indirect vote to serve 6-year terms. In the National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) 137 members are elected by popular vote to serve 5-year terms.

Main Candidates in the Presidential race:

  • Denis SASSOU-NGUESSO
    Party: United Democratic Forces (FDU)
  • Joseph Kignoumbi Kia MBOUNGOU
    Independent(s): Independent
  • Nicephore Fylla DE SAINT-EUDES
    Party: Liberal Republican Party
  • Mathias DZON
    Party: Patriotic Union for National Renewal / (UPRN)
  • Other Candidates
    Independent(s): N/A

Population and number of registered voters:

  • Population: 4,012,809 (July 2009 est.)
  • Registered Voters: 2,070,802 (July 2009 )

Last Updated on 08/28/2008

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