Elections in the Northern Mariana Islands
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The Northern Marianas elect a governor and a legislature. The governor is elected for four-year term by the people. The Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature has two chambers. The House of Representatives has 20 members (18 prior to 2007), elected for a two-year term in single-seat constituencies. The Senate has 9 members, elected for a two-year term in single-seat constituencies. The Northern Marianas has a multi-party system, with two or three strong parties and a third party that is electorally successful.
Last elections
Main article: Northern Mariana Islands general election, 2007
| Parties | Seats | |
|---|---|---|
| House | Senate | |
| Republican Party | 12 | — |
| Covenant Party | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 2 |
| Democratic Party | 1 | — |
| Not up for election | — | 6 |
| Total | 20 | 9 |
| Source: Marianas Variety | ||
Past elections
| General elections | |
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| US House elections | |
| Referendums | |
See also
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