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Legislative branch The Gambia, in 36 editions.
The entry for The Gambia published Legislative branch in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 24 editions. Each is shown as published. Legislative branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 24
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Legislative branch” (1990 to 2025) and “House of Representatives” (1994 to 1996).
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2025 edition
Rewritten since 2024The same text in 4 editions, 1990 to 1993.
unicameral House of Representatives
unicameral House of Representatives
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “House of Representatives”
elections last held on 29 April 1992 (next to be held April 1997); results - PPP 58.1%, seats - (43 total, 36 elected) PPP 30, NCP 6
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
unicameral
elections last held on 29 April 1992 (next to be held April 1997);
results - PPP 58.1%, seats - (43 total, 36 elected) PPP 30, NCP 6
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “House of Representatives”
- elections last held on 29 April 1992 (next to be held April 1997);
- results - PPP 58.1%;
- seats - (43 total, 36 elected) PPP 30, NCP 6
unicameral
elections last held on 29 April 1992 (next
to be held April 1997);58.1%, 58.1%; seats - (43 total, 36
elected) PPP 30, NCP 6
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “House of Representatives”
- last popular election held on 29 April 1992 (next to be held NA April 1997);
- results - PPP won 58.1% of votes;
- seats - (43 total, 36 elected) PPP 30, NCP 6
note: following the military coup on 22 July 1994, all elective offices were dissolved; in April 1996, the military government announced that voter registrations would begin in May and democratic elections would be held in October 1996
unicameralelections last popular election held on 29 April
1992 (next58.1%; won 58.1% of
votes; seats - (43 total, 36
note: following the military coup on 22 July 1994, all elective
offices were dissolved; in April 1996, the military government
announced that voter registrations would begin in May and democratic
elections would be held in October 1996
unicameral National Assembly; 49 seats (45 elected, 4 appointed by the president)
- elections:
- last popular election held 2 January 1997 (next to be held NA)
- election results :
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APRC 33, UDP 7, NRP 2, PDOIS 1, independents 2
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
unicameral National Assembly; 49 seats (45
elected, 4 appointed by the president)
elections: last popular election held 2 January 1997 (next to be held
NA)
election results : percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party -
APRC 33, UDP 7, NRP 2, PDOIS 1, independents 2
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
unicameral National Assembly; 49 seats (45 elected, 4 appointed by the president)
- elections:
- last popular election held 2 January 1997 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party-NA; seats by party-APRC 33, UDP 7, NRP 2, PDOIS 1, independents 2
unicameral National Assembly; 49 seats (45
elected, 4 appointed by the president)
elections: last popular election held 2 January 1997 (next to be held
NA)
election results : results: percent of vote by party - NA; party-NA; seats by party - party-APRC 33,
APRC
UDP 7, NRP 2, PDOIS 1, independents 2
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
unicameral National Assembly; 49 seats (45 elected by popular vote, 4 appointed by the president; all for five-year terms)
- elections:
- last popular election held 2 January 1997 (next to be held NA 2002)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party--NA; seats by party--APRC 33, UDP 7, NRP 2, PDOIS 1, independents 2
unicameral National Assembly; 49 seats (45elected, elected by popular vote, 4 appointed by the president) president; all for
five-year terms)
elections: last popular election held 2 January 1997 (next to be heldNA) held NA 2002)
election results: percent of vote by party-NA; party--NA; seats by party-APRC 33, party--APRC
33, UDP 7, NRP 2, PDOIS 1, independents 2
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
unicameral National Assembly (49 seats; 45 elected by popular vote, 4 appointed by the president; members serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last popular election held 2 January 1997 (next to be held NA 2002)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APRC 33, UDP 7, NRP 2, PDOIS 1, independents 2
unicameral National Assembly; 49 seats (45Assembly (49 seats; 45 elected by popular vote, 4 appointed by the president; all formembers serve five-year terms)
elections: last popular election held 2 January 1997 (next to be
election results: percent of vote by party--NA; party - NA; seats by party--APRCparty - APRC 33, UDP 7, NRP 2, PDOIS 1, independents 2
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- unicameral National Assembly (49 seats; 45 elected by popular vote, 4 appointed by the president; members serve five-year terms) elections: last popular election held 2 January 1997 (next to be held NA January 2002) election results: percent of vote by party - NA%;
- seats by party - APRC 33, UDP 7, NRP 2, PDOIS 1, independents 2
unicameral National Assembly (49 seats; 45 elected by popular vote, 4 appointed by the president; members serve five-year terms)NA; NA%; seats by party - APRC 33, UDP 7, NRP 2, PDOIS 1, independents 2
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 elected by popular vote, five appointed by the president; members serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 17 January 2002 (next to be held NA January 2007)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - APRC 45, PDOIS 2, NRP 1,
unicameral National Assembly (49 (53 seats; 45 48 elected by popular vote, 4 five appointed by the president; members serve five-year terms)
elections: last popular election held 2 17 January 1997 2002 (next to be held NA January 2002) 2007)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - APRC 33, UDP 7, NRP 2, 45, PDOIS 2, NRP 1, independents 2
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 elected by popular vote, five appointed by the president; members serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 17 January 2002 (next to be held NA January 2007)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APRC 45, PDOIS 2, NRP 1,
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 elected by popular vote, five appointed by the president; members serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 17 January 2002 (next to be held NA January 2007)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; NA; seats by party - APRC 45, PDOIS 2, NRP 1,
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 elected by popular vote, five appointed by the president; members serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 17 January 2002 (next to be held February 2007)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - APRC 45, PDOIS 2, NRP 1,
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 elected by popular vote, five appointed by the president; members serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 17 January 2002 (next to be held NA January February 2007)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; NA%; seats by party - APRC 45, PDOIS 2, NRP 1,
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 elected by popular vote, 5 appointed by the president; members serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 17 January 2002 (next to be held 25 January 2007)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APRC 45, PDOIS 2, NRP 1,
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 elected by popular vote, five 5 appointed by the president; members serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 17 January 2002 (next to be held February 25 January 2007)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; NA; seats by party - APRC 45, PDOIS 2, NRP 1,
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members elected by popular vote, 5 appointed by the president; to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 25 January 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APRC 47, UDP 4, NADD 1, independent 1
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members elected by popular vote, 5 appointed by the president; members to serve five-year terms)
elections: last held 17 25 January 2002 2007 (next to be held 25 January 2007) in 2012)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APRC 45, PDOIS 2, NRP 47, UDP 4, NADD 1, independent 1
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members elected by popular vote, 5 appointed by the president; to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 25 January 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APRC 47, UDP 4, NADD 1, independent 1
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members elected by popular vote, 5 appointed by the president; to serve five-year terms)
elections:
last held 25 January 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APRC 47, UDP 4, NADD 1, independent 1
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members elected by popular vote, 5 appointed by the president; members to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 25 January 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APRC 47, UDP 4, NADD 1, independent 1
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members elected by popular vote, 5 appointed by the president; members to serve five-year terms)
elections:
last held on 25 January 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APRC 47, UDP 4, NADD 1, independent 1
The same text in 3 editions, 2012 to 2014.
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members elected by popular vote, 5 appointed by the president; members to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 29 March 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - APRC 51.8%, independents 38.8%, NRP 9.4%; seats by party - APRC 43, independents 4, NRP 1
note: except for the NRP, all opposition parties boycotted the 29 March 2012 legislative elections
unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members elected by popular vote, 5 appointed by the president; members to serve five-year terms)
elections:
last held on 25 January 2007 29 March 2012 (next to be held in 2012) 2017)
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; APRC 51.8%, independents 38.8%, NRP 9.4%; seats by party - APRC 47, UDP 43, independents 4, NADD 1, independent NRP 1
note:
except for the NRP, all opposition parties boycotted the 29 March 2012 legislative elections
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 29 March 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - APRC 51.8%, independent 38.8%, NRP 9.4%; seats by party - APRC 43, independent 4, NRP 1
description: unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by popular vote, simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members to serve five-year 5-year terms)
elections:
election results:independents independent 38.8%, NRP 9.4%; seats by party - APRC 43, independents independent 4, NRP 1
note:
except for the NRP, all opposition parties boycotted the 29 March 2012 legislative elections
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 29 March 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - APRC 51.8%, NRP 9.4%, independent 38.8%; seats by party - APRC 42, NRP 2, independent 4
description: unicameral National Assembly (53 seats; 48 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 29 March 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
election results: percent of vote by party - APRC 51.8%, independent 38.8%, NRP 9.4%; 9.4%, independent 38.8%; seats by party - APRC 43, independent 4, 42, NRP 1 2, independent 4
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (58 seats; 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 6 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - UDP 37.5%, GDC 17.4%, APRC 16%, PDOIS 9%, NRP 6.3%, PPP 2.5%, independent 9.6%;
- seats by party - UDP 31, APRC 5, GDC 5, NRP 5, PDOIS 4, PPP 2, independent 1
description: unicameral National Assembly (53 (58 seats; 48 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 29 March 2012 6 April 2017 (next to be held in 2017) 2022)
election results: percent of vote by party - UDP 37.5%, GDC 17.4%, APRC 51.8%, 16%, PDOIS 9%, NRP 9.4%, 6.3%, PPP 2.5%, independent 38.8%; 9.6%; seats by party - UDP 31, APRC 42, 5, GDC 5, NRP 5, PDOIS 4, PPP 2, independent 4 1
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (58 seats; 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 6 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - UDP 37.5%, GDC 17.4%, APRC 16%, PDOIS 9%, NRP 6.3%, PPP 2.5%, other 1.7%, independent 9.6%;
- seats by party - UDP 31, APRC 5, GDC 5, NRP 5, PDOIS 4, PPP 2, independent 1
description: unicameral National Assembly (58 seats; 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 6 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
election results: percent of vote by party - UDP 37.5%, GDC 17.4%, APRC 16%, PDOIS 9%, NRP 6.3%, PPP 2.5%, other 1.7%, independent 9.6%; seats by party - UDP 31, APRC 5, GDC 5, NRP 5, PDOIS 4, PPP 2, independent 1
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (58 seats; 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 6 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - UDP 37.5%, GDC 17.4%, APRC 16%, PDOIS 9%, NRP 6.3%, PPP 2.5%, other 1.7%, independent 9.6%;
- seats by party - UDP 31, APRC 5, GDC 5, NRP 5, PDOIS 4, PPP 2, independent 1;
- composition - men 52, women 6, percent of women 10.3%
description: unicameral National Assembly (58 seats; 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 6 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
election results: percent of vote by party - UDP 37.5%, GDC 17.4%, APRC 16%, PDOIS 9%, NRP 6.3%, PPP 2.5%, other 1.7%, independent 9.6%; seats by party - UDP 31, APRC 5, GDC 5, NRP 5, PDOIS 4, PPP 2, independent 1 1; composition - men 52, women 6, percent of women 10.3%
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (58 seats; 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 9 April 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NPP 33.9%, UDP 28.3%, independent 22.6%, NRP 7.5%, PDOIS 3.7%, APRL 3.7%;
- seats by party - NPP 18, UDP 15, independent 12,NRP 4, APRL 2, PDOIS 2;
- composition - men 52, women 6, percent of women 10.3%
description: unicameral National Assembly (58 seats; 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 6 9 April 2017 2022 (next to be held in 2022) 2027)
election results: percent of vote by party - NPP 33.9%, UDP 37.5%, GDC 17.4%, APRC 16%, PDOIS 9%, NRP 6.3%, PPP 2.5%, other 1.7%, 28.3%, independent 9.6%; 22.6%, NRP 7.5%, PDOIS 3.7%, APRL 3.7%; seats by party - NPP 18, UDP 31, APRC 5, GDC 5, NRP 5, PDOIS 15, independent 12,NRP 4, PPP APRL 2, independent 1; PDOIS 2; composition - men 52, women 6, percent of women 10.3%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly (58 seats; 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 9 April 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NPP 33.9%, UDP 28.3%, independent 22.6%, NRP 7.5%, PDOIS 3.7%, APRL 3.7%;
- seats by party - NPP 18, UDP 15, independent 12, NRP 4, APRL 2, PDOIS 2;
- composition - men 53, women 5, percentage women 8.6%
description: unicameral National Assembly (58 seats; 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 9 April 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
election results: percent of vote by party - NPP 33.9%, UDP 28.3%, independent 22.6%, NRP 7.5%, PDOIS 3.7%, APRL 3.7%; seats by party - NPP 18, UDP 15, independent 12,NRP 12, NRP 4, APRL 2, PDOIS 2; composition - men 52, 53, women 6, percent of 5, percentage women 10.3% 8.6%
Entry published as “Gambia, The”.
- legislature name:
- National Assembly
- legislative structure:
- unicameral
- number of seats:
- 58 (53 directly elected; 5 appointed)
- electoral system:
- plurality/majority
- scope of elections:
- full renewal
- term in office:
- 5 years
- most recent election date:
- 4/9/2022
- parties elected and seats per party:
- National People's Party (NPP) (18);
- United Democratic Party (UDP) (15);
- National Reconciliation Party (NRP) (4);
- Independents (12);
- Other (4)
- percentage of women in chamber:
- 8.6%
- expected date of next election:
- April 2027
Rewritten: too little of the 2024 text remains to mark the changes.
legislature name: National Assembly
legislative structure: unicameral
number of seats: 58 (53 directly elected; 5 appointed)
electoral system: plurality/majority
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 4/9/2022
parties elected and seats per party: National People's Party (NPP) (18); United Democratic Party (UDP) (15); National Reconciliation Party (NRP) (4); Independents (12); Other (4)
percentage of women in chamber: 8.6%
expected date of next election: April 2027
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