Venezuelan parliamentary election, 2010
The parliamentary elections were held in 2010 in Venezuela on 26 September 2010. They were monitored by the State Election Commission CNE. There were 165 seats distributed in the Venezuelan National Assembly, 113 directly elected seats, three for the indigenous population, and 52 list seats.
Ahead
Dials
The stated goal of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela ( PSUV ) was the defense of the two-thirds majority, which they had won in the previous election in 2005 because of a boycott of the election by the opposition. Much of the opposition came this time in an alliance ( " table of democratic unity" ) on which unites both left and traditional right-wing parties. Goal of the Alliance was more than a third of the votes to reach out to important laws ( necessary for a two-thirds majority ) and constitutional amendments ( this is a three-fifths majority required) to be able to prevent. In addition, for the appointment of constitutional judges and the members of the Electoral Commission, a two-thirds majority requirement.
Electioneering
The election campaign was dominated by the issues of inflation and crime. The power cuts in the summer of 2010, triggered by a dry period were discussed. In addition, the election as important test for the presidential election was seen of Hugo Chavez must face in 2012.
Reorganization of constituencies
Before the elections, constituencies were reorganized by dexterous, unconstitutional, according to experts, gerrymandering. Population poor, rural areas who choose traditionally more pro- Chavez, now had a relatively higher voting weight, as populous urban regions where opposition parties find more and more popular.
The choice
Called for the election were 17.5 million Venezuelans. Some polling stations had to close later. Therefore, the first election results were announced only late. In contrast, the opposition presented a protest.
Results
The PSUV will lose its two-thirds majority, however, remains with 97 seats, the largest party with an absolute majority. Patria Para Todos received two seats. The turnout was 66.45 percent.
Several of the members of the PSUV were military personnel who were involved in the coup attempt of 1992 or guerrillas. Several NGOs have criticized that Róger Cordero Lara, a military that was involved in the massacre Cantaura on 4 October 1982 run, and could be chosen as a delegate for the state of Guárico.
- PSUV, PCV Template: Election chart / Maintenance / Name: 98
- MUD Template: Election chart / Maintenance / Name: 65
- PPT Template: Election chart / Maintenance / Name: 2
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Patria Para Todos in 2011 stated that it would cooperate with the Mesa de la Unidad.