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At a glance
Structure of Parliament: Unicameral
Are there legislated quotas...
- Yes for the Single/Lower House?
- No at the Sub-national level?
Are there voluntary quotas...
- No adopted by political parties?
Panama
(Republic of Panama)
Single/Lower house
Asamblea Nacional / National Assembly
| Total seats: | 71 |
| Total women: | 6 |
| % women: | 8% |
| Election year: | 2009 |
| Electoral system: | List PR |
| Quota type: | Legislated Candidate Quotas |
| Election details: |
IDEA Voter Turnout
IPU Parline |
| Legal source | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Quota type: Legislated Candidate Quotas |
Electoral law | In 1997 a 30 percent quota was introduced for internal party elections (primaries) and general elections. |
| Legal sanctions for non-compliance: | No | No data available |
| Rank order/placement rules: | No data available | No data available |
Sources | Additional information | Contact us
Last updated 2009-09-14
