2005 Burundian presidential election
Indirect presidential election in Burundi
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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]
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19 August 2005
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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 | % | |
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| Pierre Nkurunziza | CNDD–FDD | 151 | 94.38 | |
| Against | 9 | 5.62 | ||
| Total | 160 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 160 | 99.38 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 1 | 0.62 | ||
| Total votes | 161 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 162 | 99.38 | ||
| Source: African Elections Database | ||||
