Burundian presidential election, 2005

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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]

Results

Candidate Party Votes %
Pierre NkurunzizaCNDD–FDD15194.4
Against95.6
Invalid/blank votes1
Total161100
Registered voters/turnout16299.4
Source: African Elections Database

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