1999 Turkmen parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Turkmenistan on 12 December 1999. All 50 seats were won by the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan, which remained the sole legal party.

1999 Turkmen parliamentary election
12 December 1999 (1999-12-12)
All 50 seats in the Assembly
26 seats needed for a majority
Turnout99.59%
  First party
 
Leader Saparmurat Niyazov
Party TDP
Last election 50
Seats won 50
Seat change Steady
Percentage 100%

Campaign

In contrast to the 1994 election where all the seats were won uncontested, 104 candidates — all from the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan, the only legal party in the state — fought for 50 seats.[1]

Conduct

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe declined to send observers in light of the brazen totalitarian regime in place.[1]

Voting took place between 08:00 and 18:00. Voter turnout was on a par with other elections.[2]

Results
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Democratic Party of Turkmenistan500
Total500
Total votes2,224,537–
Registered voters/turnout2,233,63199.59
Source: Nohlen et al.

Aftermath

The inaugural session was held on 7 January December.[1] Niyazov returned as the Prime Minister, as did Muradov as the Chairman.[1] Shortly, the Assembly would declare Saparmurat Niyazov as the President for Life.

References
  1. "Elections held in 1999 for Turkmenistan Parliamentary Chamber: Mejlis". Inter-Parliamentary Union. 2000.
  2. Nohlen, Dieter; Grotz, Florian; Hartmann, Christof (2001-11-15). Elections in Asia and the Pacific: A Data Handbook. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/019924958x.003.0022. ISBN 978-0-19-924958-9.
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