Parliamentary election in Namibia 1994
The parliamentary elections in Namibia in 1994 were held between December 4th and 5th, 1994. A total of 654,189 eligible voters were able to choose from the eight Namibian parties . It was the first parliamentary election since independence in 1990.
For the first time, as part of innovations in the electoral system, voters were allowed to cast their votes outside of their constituency. In addition, eligible voters residing abroad could also take part in the vote.
Election campaign
The election campaign suffered from a lack of funds. The few election events that were held were poorly attended.
Election results
Political party | be right | Voting shares | Change from 1989 | Seats | Change from 1989 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SWAPO | 361,800 | 73.89% | + 16.65% | 53 | +12 |
Democratic Gym Alliance (DTA) | 101,748 | 20.78% | −7.77% | 15th | −6 |
United Democratic Front (UDF) | 13,309 | 2.72% | −2.93% | 2 | −2 |
Democratic Coalition of Namibia (DCN) | 4.058 | 0.83% | New | 1 | New |
Monitor Action Group (MAG) | 4,005 | 0.82% | New | 1 | New |
SWANU | 2,598 | 0.53% | New | - | New |
Federal Convention of Namibia (FCN) | 1.166 | 0.24% | −0.76% | - | −1 |
Workers Revolutionary Party (WRP) | 952 | 0.19% | New | - | New |
Total (voter turnout 76.0%) | 100% | 72 |
During the election it became clear that Namibia was developing more and more into a one-party state. SWAPO expanded its lead by twelve seats. Nevertheless, the election was free and fair and could be carried out without major incidents. The opposition only appealed the result because of several minor problems.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Namibia: 1994 Election National Assembly results. In: EISA. Archived from the original on May 20, 2009 ; accessed on May 28, 2009 .
- ↑ a b c Heribert Weiland: Litmus test of democratization? Retrieved December 6, 2010 .
- ^ Namibia: National Assembly and Presidential Elections in 1994. In: EISA. Archived from the original on May 22, 2009 ; accessed on May 28, 2009 .