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1998 Crimean parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Crimea on 29 March 1998.[1] The Communist Party of Ukraine emerged as the largest faction in the Supreme Council, with 38 of the 100 seats, although 47 seats were won by independents.[2]

Electoral system

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Prior to the elections, an amendment to the electoral law introduced a majoritarian system.[3]

Results

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As a result of the new electoral system, Crimean Tatars failed to win any seats in the Supreme Council.

PartySeats+/–
Communist Party of Ukraine38+36
Agrarian Party of Ukraine5New
Soyuz4New
People's Democratic Party4New
Party of Economic Revival1–2
Socialist Party of Ukraine1New
Independents47+27
Total1000
Source: Parties and Elections

References

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  1. ^ Chronology for Crimean Tatars in Ukraine Minorities at Risk Project
  2. ^ Crimea Archived 2016-07-02 at the Wayback Machine Parties and Elections
  3. ^ Crimean election law and formation of political climate in the autonomy Policy Documentation Centre