Rwandan Socialist Party
Political party in Rwanda
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The Rwandan Socialist Party (French: Parti Socialiste Rwandais, PSR) is a political party in Rwanda. It supports the government of Paul Kagame.
Rwandan Socialist Party Parti Socialiste Rwandais | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Kigali |
| Ideology | Socialism |
| Chamber of Deputies | 1 / 80
|
History
The party was founded on 18 August 1991. It joined the Rwandan Patriotic Front-led coalition for the 2003 parliamentary elections, winning a single seat.[1] It remained part of the coalition for the 2008 and 2013 elections, retaining its one seat on both occasions. However, it lost its representation in parliament in the 2018 parliamentary elections.
Election results
Chamber of Deputies elections
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003[a] | 2,774,661 | 73.78% | 1 / 80 |
New | Government coalition |
| 2008[a] | 3,655,956 | 78.76% | 1 / 80 |
 0 |
Government coalition |
| 2013[a] | 76.22% | 1 / 80 |
0 |
Government coalition | |
| 2018[a] | 4,926,366 | 73.95% | 1 / 80 |
0 |
Government coalition |
| 2024[a] | 6,126,433 | 68.83% | 0 / 80 |
 1 |
Extra-parliamentary |
- Run as part of the RPF Coalition.
