Politics of Cambodia - Political Parties and Elections

Political Parties and Elections

For other political parties see List of political parties in Cambodia. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in Cambodia.
e • d Summary of the 27 July 2008 National Assembly election results
Party Votes % Seats
Cambodian People's Party 3,492,374 58.1% 90
Sam Rainsy Party 1,316,714 21.9% 26
Human Rights Party 397,816 6.62% 3
Norodom Ranariddh Party 337,943 5.62% 2
FUNCINPEC 303,764 5.05% 2
League for Democracy 68,909 1.15% —
Khmer Democratic Party 32,386 0.54% —
Democratic Movement Party 25,065 0.42% —
Society of Justice Party 14,112 0.23% —
Khmer Republican Party 11,693 0.19% —
Khmer Anti-Poverty Party 9,501 0.16% —
Total (turnout 81.5%) 6,010,277 123
Source: www.necelect.org.kh


e • d Summary of the 2012 Senate election results
Party Votes % Seats
Cambodian People's Party 77.81% 46
Sam Rainsy Party 22.19% 11
Total (turnout) 57
Source: MYsinchew.com, RFA
  • In addition to the general election, the King and National Assembly each choose two Senators, bringing the total to 61 members.

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