Politics of Martinique - General Council of Martinique

General Council of Martinique

The General Council of Martinique is composed of 45 seats whose members are elected by popular vote to serve six-year terms. The President of the General Council is Josette Manin as of 31 March 2011 (2011 -03-31)

Composition
Party seats
Miscellaneous Left 21
Martinican Progressive Party 10
Miscellaneous Right 4
Union for a Popular Movement 3
Other regionalists 3
Martinican Independence Movement 2
Martinican Socialist Federation 2

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