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Encyclopedia > Kuwait parliamentary election, 2006
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The Kuwaiti parliamentary election of 2006 was held on June 29, 2006. The voters selected the 50 members of the National Assembly of Kuwait. For the first time, universal suffrage was in force, and all Kuwaiti citizens at least 21 years of age are allowed to participate. It is estimated that there are around 340,000 people eligible to vote in Kuwait. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... To suggest a relevant news story for the Main Page, refer to the criteria then add your suggestion at the candidates page. ... Elections in Kuwait gives information on election and election results in Kuwait. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 29 is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 185 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The National Assembly of Kuwait, known as the Majlis Al-Umma, is the parliament of Kuwait. ... Universal suffrage (also general suffrage or common suffrage) consists of the extension of suffrage to all adults, without distinction as to race, sex, belief, or social status. ...


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Summary of the 29 June 2006 National Assembly of Kuwait election results
Seats
Islamists
Government supporters
Liberals
Other non-partisans
Total (turnout 80 %) 50
Source:

The National Assembly of Kuwait, known as the Majlis Al-Umma, is the parliament of Kuwait. ...

External links

  • "Female Kuwaitis Participate in Parliamentary Elections for the First Time" news article from FoxNews.com


 

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