KUWAIT: parliamentary elections Majles Al-Ommah, 1990

KUWAIT
Parliamentary Chamber: Majles Al-Ommah

ELECTIONS HELD IN 1990

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Chamber:

Majles Al-Ommah

Dates of elections / renewal (from/to):

10 June 1990

Purpose of elections:

Elections were held for 50 elective seats in the National Council, these being the first elections since dissolution of the National Assembly by the Amir on 3 July 1986. The previous general elections were held on 20 February 1985.

Background and outcome of elections:

A total of 524 candidates competed for the 50 elective seats of the National Council. Although opposition leaders called for a boycott, voter turnout of 62% was claimed by the Government. The first session of the National Council was held on 9 July 1990.

STATISTICS

Comments:

Official statistics are not available because of the invasion of Kuwait on 2 August 1990.

<<< Return to the Historical Archive page of parliamentary election results for KUWAIT <<<

Chamber:
	Majles Al-Ommah
Dates of elections / renewal (from/to):
	10 June 1990
Purpose of elections:
	Elections were held for 50 elective seats in the National Council, these being the first elections since dissolution of the National Assembly by the Amir on 3 July 1986. The previous general elections were held on 20 February 1985.
Background and outcome of elections:
	A total of 524 candidates competed for the 50 elective seats of the National Council. Although opposition leaders called for a boycott, voter turnout of 62% was claimed by the Government. The first session of the National Council was held on 9 July 1990.

Comments:
	Official statistics are not available because of the invasion of Kuwait on 2 August 1990.