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Legislative branch Panama, in 36 editions.
The entry for Panama published Legislative branch in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Legislative branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 26
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Legislative branch” (1990 to 2025), “National Assembly (Asamblea Nacional)” (1994) and “Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa)” (1995 to 1996).
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2025 edition
Rewritten since 2024The same text in 4 editions, 1990 to 1993.
unicameral Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa)
unicameral Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa)
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “National Assembly (Asamblea Nacional)”
- elections held on 27 January 1991;
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (67 total)
unicameral Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa)
elections held on 27 January 1991; results - percent of vote by party
NA; seats - (67 total)
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa)”
- legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula;
- elections last held 8 May 1994 (next to be held 9 May 1999);
- results - percent of vote by party NA ;
- seats - (72 total) PRD 32, PS 4, PALA 1, PA 14, MPE 6, MOLIRENA 4, PLA 3, PRC 3, PL 2, PDC 1, UDI 1, MORENA 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1994 text remains to mark the changes.
unicameral
legislators from outlying
rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts
located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators
by means of a proportion-based formula; elections last held 8 May 1994
(next to be held 9 May 1999); results - percent of vote by party NA ;
seats - (72 total) PRD 32, PS 4, PALA 1, PA 14, MPE 6, MOLIRENA 4, PLA
3, PRC 3, PL 2, PDC 1, UDI 1, MORENA 1
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa)”
- legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula;
- elections last held 8 May 1994 (next to be held 9 May 1999);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (72 total) PRD 32, PS 4, PALA 1, PA 14, MPE 6, MOLIRENA 4, PLA 3, PRC 3, PL 2, PDC 1, UDI 1, MORENA 1
unicameral
legislators from outlying
outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts
districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators
legislators by means of a proportion-based formula; elections last
held 8 May 1994
vote by party NA ;NA; seats - (72 total) PRD 32, PS 4, PALA 1, PA 14,
MPE 6, MOLIRENA 4, PLA
unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa (72 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections :
- last held 8 May 1994 (next to be held 9 May 1999)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRD 32, PS 4, PALA 1, PA 14, MPE 6, MOLIRENA 4, PLA 3, PRC 3, PL 2, PDC 1, UDI 1, MORENA 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral
legislators fromoutlying rural districts Legislativa (72 seats; members are chosen on a plurality basis while elected by popular vote to servedistricts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple five-year terms)legislators by means of a proportion-based formula; elections : last1999); results - 1999)
election results: percent of(72 total) PRD
32, PS 4, PALA 1, PA 14,
UDI 1, MORENA 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a
plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and
cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based
formula
unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa (72 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 8 May 1994 (next to be held 2 May 1999)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party-NA; seats by party-PRD 32, PS 4, PALA 1, PA 14, MPE 6, MOLIRENA 4, PLA 3, PRC 3, PLN 2, PDC 1, UDI 1, MORENA 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea
Legislativa (72 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve
five-year terms)elections : elections: last held 8 May 1994 (next to be held 9 2 May 1999)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; party-NA; seats by party - PRDparty-PRD 32,
PS 4, PALA 1, PA 14, MPE 6, MOLIRENA 4, PLA 3, PRC 3, PL PLN 2, PDC 1,
UDI 1, MORENA 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a
plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and
cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based
formula
unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa (72 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 8 May 1994 (next to be held 2 May 1999)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party--NA; seats by party--PRD 32, PS 4, PALA 1, PA 14, MPE 6, MOLIRENA 4, PLA 3, PRC 3, PLN 2, PDC 1, UDI 1, MORENA 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea
Legislativa (72 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve
five-year terms)
elections: last held 8 May 1994 (next to be held 2 May 1999)
election results: percent of vote by party-NA; party--NA; seats by party-PRD 32, party--PRD
32, PS 4, PALA 1, PA 14, MPE 6, MOLIRENA 4, PLA 3, PRC 3, PLN 2, PDC 1,
1, UDI 1, MORENA 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a
plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and
cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based
formula
unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa (72 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 2 May 1999 (next to be held May 2004)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - PRD 35, PA 18, PS 4, PDC 4, MOLIRENA 3, PRC 2, PLN 2, Democratic Change 2, MORENA 1;
- note - one seat had yet to be decided
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea
elections: last held 8 2 May 1994 1999 (next to be held 2 May 1999) 2004)
election results: percent of vote by party--NA; party - NA; seats by party--PRD party - PRD 35, PA 18, PS 4,
32,PALA 1, PA 14, MPE 6, MOLIRENA PDC 4, PLA MOLIRENA 3, PRC 3, 2, PLN 2, PDC Democratic Change 2, MORENA
1, UDI 1,1 1; note - one seat had yet to be decided
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a
- unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa (71 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms) elections: last held 2 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2004) election results: percent of vote by party - NA%;
- seats by party - PRD 34, PA 18, PDC 5, PS 4, MOLIRENA 3, PLN 3, Democratic Change 2, PRC 1, MORENA 1 note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa (72 (71 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)NA; NA%; seats by party - PRD 35, 34, PA 18, PS 4, PDC 5, PS 4, MOLIRENA 3, PRC 2, PLN 2, 3, Democratic Change 2, PRC 1, MORENA 1; note - one seat had yet to be decided1 note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa (71 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRD 34, PA 18, PDC 5, PS 4, MOLIRENA 3, PLN 3, Democratic Change 2, PRC 1, MORENA 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
- elections:
- last held 2 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2004)
unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa (71 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms) elections: last held 2 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2004)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRD 34, PA 18, PDC 5, PS 4, MOLIRENA 3, PLN 3, Democratic Change 2, PRC 1, MORENA 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
elections: last held 2 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2004)
unicameral National Assembly (formerly called Legislative Assembly) or Asamblea Nacional (78 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms; note - In 2009, the number of seats will change to 71)
- elections:
- last held 2 May 2004 (next to be held 3 May 2009)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRD 40, PA 17, PS 8, MOLIRENA 3, Democratic Change 2, PP 2, PLN 1, other 5
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral Legislative National Assembly (formerly called Legislative Assembly) or Asamblea Legislativa (71 Nacional (78 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms) terms; note - In 2009, the number of seats will change to 71)
elections: last held 2 May 2004 (next to be held 3 May 2009)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRD 34, 40, PA 18, PDC 5, 17, PS 4, 8, MOLIRENA 3, PLN 3, Democratic Change 2, PRC PP 2, PLN 1, MORENA 1 other 5
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
elections: last held 2 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2004)
unicameral National Assembly (formerly called Legislative Assembly) or Asamblea Nacional (78 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms; note - in 2009, the number of seats will change to 71)
- elections:
- last held 2 May 2004 (next to be held 3 May 2009)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRD 40, PA 17, PS 8, MOLIRENA 3, CD 2, PP 2, PLN 1, other 5
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly (formerly called Legislative Assembly) or Asamblea Nacional (78 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms; note - In in 2009, the number of seats will change to 71)
elections: last held 2 May 2004 (next to be held 3 May 2009)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRD 40, PA 17, PS 8, MOLIRENA 3, Democratic Change CD 2, PP 2, PLN 1, other 5
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
- unicameral National Assembly (formerly called Legislative Assembly) or Asamblea Nacional (78 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms);
- note - in 2009, the number of seats will change to 71
- elections:
- last held 2 May 2004 (next to be held 3 May 2009)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRD 40, PA 17, PS 8, MOLIRENA 3, CD 2, PP 2, PLN 1, other 5
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly (formerly called Legislative Assembly) or Asamblea Nacional (78 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms; terms); note - in 2009, the number of seats will change to 71) 71
elections: last held 2 May 2004 (next to be held 3 May 2009)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRD 40, PA 17, PS 8, MOLIRENA 3, CD 2, PP 2, PLN 1, other 5
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (78 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms);
- note - in 2009, the number of seats will change to 71
- elections:
- last held 2 May 2004 (next to be held 3 May 2009)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRD 41, PA 17, PS 9, MOLIRENA 4, CD 3, PLN 3, PP 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly (formerly called Legislative Assembly) or Asamblea Nacional (78 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms); note - in 2009, the number of seats will change to 71
elections: last held 2 May 2004 (next to be held 3 May 2009)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA%; NA; seats by party - PRD 40, 41, PA 17, PS 8, 9, MOLIRENA 3, 4, CD 2, PP 2, 3, PLN 1, other 5 3, PP 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 3 May 2009 (next to be held May 2014)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRD 26, Panamenista 22, CD 14, PU 4, Independent 2, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (78 (71 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms); note - in 2009, the number of seats will change to 71 terms)
elections:
last held 2 3 May 2004 2009 (next to be held 3 May 2009) 2014)
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRD 41, PA 17, PS 9, MOLIRENA 4, 26, Panamenista 22, CD 3, PLN 3, 14, PU 4, Independent 2, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1
note:
legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 3 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRD 26, Panamenista 22, CD 14, UP 4, Independent 2, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections:
last held on 3 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRD 26, Panamenista 22, CD 14, PU UP 4, Independent 2, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1
note:
legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 3 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - PRD 26, Panamenista 22, CD 14, UP 4, Independent 2, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1;
- note - changes in political affiliation now reflect the following seat distribution: as of 1 March 2011 - seats by party - PRD 23, Panamenista 20, CD 23, UP 2, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections:
last held on 3 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRD 26, Panamenista 22, CD 14, UP 4, Independent 2, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1; note - changes in political affiliation now reflect the following seat distribution: as of 1 March 2011 - seats by party - PRD 23, Panamenista 20, CD 23, UP 2, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1
note:
legislators from outlying rural districts chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 3 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - PRD 26, Panamenista 22, CD 14, UP 4, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, independents 2;
- note - changes in political affiliation now reflect the following seat distribution: as of 5 December 2012 - seats by party - CD 38, PRD 17, Panamenista 9, MOLIRENA 6, PP 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections:
last held on 3 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRD 26, Panamenista 22, CD 14, UP 4, Independent 2, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1; 1, independents 2; note - changes in political affiliation now reflect the following seat distribution: as of 1 March 2011 5 December 2012 - seats by party - CD 38, PRD 23, 17, Panamenista 20, CD 23, UP 2, 9, MOLIRENA 2, 6, PP 1
note:
legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 3 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - PRD 26, Panamenista 22, CD 14, UP 4, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, independents 2;
- note - changes in political affiliation now reflect the following seat distribution: as of 13 February 2013 - seats by party - CD 36, PRD 17, Panamenista 13, MOLIRENA 4, PP 1
note: legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms)
elections:
last held on 3 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
election results:
percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRD 26, Panamenista 22, CD 14, UP 4, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, independents 2; note - changes in political affiliation now reflect the following seat distribution: as of 5 December 2012 13 February 2013 - seats by party - CD 38, 36, PRD 17, Panamenista 9, 13, MOLIRENA 6, 4, PP 1
note:
legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 4 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - PRD 26, CD 25, Panamenista 16, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, independent 1;
- note - only 57 deputies were officially installed because fourteen runners-up challenged the election
description: unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by popular proportional representation vote to and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve five-year 5-year terms)
elections:3 4 May 2009 2014 (next to be held in May 2014) 2019)
election results:Panamenista 22, CD 14, UP 4, 25, Panamenista 16, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, independents 2; independent 1; note - changes in political affiliation now reflect only 57 deputies were officially installed because fourteen runners-up challenged the following seat distribution: as of 13 February 2013 - seats by party - CD 36, PRD 17, Panamenista 13, MOLIRENA 4, PP 1 election
note:
legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 4 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - CD 33.7%, PRD 31.5%, Panamenista Party 20%, MOLIRENA 7.2%, PP 3.3%, other 1%, Independent 3%;
- seats by party - PRD 30, CD 25, Panamenista 12, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, independent 1
note: an alliance between the Panamenista Party and Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) fractured after the 2014 election, but a loose coalition composed of Panamenista and moderate PRD and CD legislators generally work together to support the president’s agenda
description: unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 4 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; CD 33.7%, PRD 31.5%, Panamenista Party 20%, MOLIRENA 7.2%, PP 3.3%, other 1%, Independent 3%; seats by party - PRD 26, 30, CD 25, Panamenista 16, 12, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, independent 1; note - only 57 deputies were officially installed because fourteen runners-up challenged 1
note: an alliance between the election Panamenista Party and Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) fractured after the 2014 election, but a loose coalition composed of Panamenista and moderate PRD and CD legislators generally work together to support the president’s agenda
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 4 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - CD 33.7%, PRD 31.5%, Panamenista Party 20%, MOLIRENA 7.2%, PP 3.3%, other 1%, independent 3%;
- seats by party - PRD 30, CD 25, Panamenista 12, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, independent 1
note: an alliance between the Panamenista Party and Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) fractured after the 2014 election, but a loose coalition composed of Panamenista and moderate PRD and CD legislators generally work together to support the president’s agenda
description: unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 4 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019)
election results: percent of vote by party - CD 33.7%, PRD 31.5%, Panamenista Party 20%, MOLIRENA 7.2%, PP 3.3%, other 1%, Independent independent 3%; seats by party - PRD 30, CD 25, Panamenista 12, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, independent 1
note: an alliance between the Panamenista Party and Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) fractured after the 2014 election, but a loose coalition composed of Panamenista and moderate PRD and CD legislators generally work together to support the president’s agenda
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 4 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - CD 33.7%, PRD 31.5%, Panamenista Party 20%, MOLIRENA 7.2%, PP 3.3%, other 1%, independent 3%;
- seats by party - PRD 30, CD 25, Panamenista 12, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, independent 1;
- composition - men 58, women 13, percent of women 18.3%
note: an alliance between the Panamenista Party and Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) fractured after the 2014 election, but a loose coalition composed of Panamenista and moderate PRD and CD legislators generally work together to support the president’s agenda
description: unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 4 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019)
election results: percent of vote by party - CD 33.7%, PRD 31.5%, Panamenista Party 20%, MOLIRENA 7.2%, PP 3.3%, other 1%, independent 3%; seats by party - PRD 30, CD 25, Panamenista 12, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, independent 1 1; composition - men 58, women 13, percent of women 18.3%
note: an alliance between the Panamenista Party and Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) fractured after the 2014 election, but a loose coalition composed of Panamenista and moderate PRD and CD legislators generally work together to support the president’s agenda
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 5 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - PRD 35, CD 18, Panamenista 8, MOLIRENA 5, independent 5;
- composition - men 55, women 16, percent of women 22.5%
description: unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 4 5 May 2014 2019 (next to be held in May 2019) 2024)
election results: percent of vote by party - CD 33.7%, PRD 31.5%, Panamenista Party 20%, MOLIRENA 7.2%, PP 3.3%, other 1%, independent 3%; NA; seats by party - PRD 30, 35, CD 25, 18, Panamenista 12, 8, MOLIRENA 2, PP 1, 5, independent 1; 5; composition - men 58, 55, women 13, 16, percent of women 18.3% 22.5%
note: an alliance between the Panamenista Party and Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) fractured after the 2014 election, but a loose coalition composed of Panamenista and moderate PRD and CD legislators generally work together to support the president’s agenda
The same text in 3 editions, 2021 to 2023.
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by open list proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 5 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - PRD 35, CD 18, Panamenista 8, MOLIRENA 5, independent 5;
- composition - men 55, women 16, percent of women 22.5%
description: unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by open list proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by plurality simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 5 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRD 35, CD 18, Panamenista 8, MOLIRENA 5, independent 5; composition - men 55, women 16, percent of women 22.5%
- description:
- unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by open list proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 5 May 2024 (next to be held in May 2029)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - independents 21, PRD 13, RM 13, CD 8, Panameñista 8, MOCA 3, PA 2, PP 2, MOLIRENA 1
description: unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by open list proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 5 May 2019 2024 (next to be held in May 2024) 2029)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - independents 21, PRD 35, 13, RM 13, CD 18, Panamenista 8, Panameñista 8, MOCA 3, PA 2, PP 2, MOLIRENA 5, independent 5; composition - men 55, women 16, percent of women 22.5% 1
- legislature name:
- National Assembly (Asamblea Nacional)
- legislative structure:
- unicameral
- number of seats:
- 71 (all directly elected)
- electoral system:
- mixed system
- scope of elections:
- full renewal
- term in office:
- 5 years
- most recent election date:
- 5/5/2024
- parties elected and seats per party:
- Realizing Goals (RM) (14);
- Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) (13);
- Democratic Change (CD) (8);
- Panamenista Party (8);
- Independents (20);
- Other (8)
- percentage of women in chamber:
- 21.7%
- expected date of next election:
- May 2029
Rewritten: too little of the 2024 text remains to mark the changes.
legislature name: National Assembly (Asamblea Nacional)
legislative structure: unicameral
number of seats: 71 (all directly elected)
electoral system: mixed system
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 5/5/2024
parties elected and seats per party: Realizing Goals (RM) (14); Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) (13); Democratic Change (CD) (8); Panamenista Party (8); Independents (20); Other (8)
percentage of women in chamber: 21.7%
expected date of next election: May 2029
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Panama: Legislative branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/panama/legislative-branch.