2005 Burundian presidential election

2005 Burundian presidential election
19 August 2005
162 members of the Parliament of Burundi
108 votes needed to win
 
Nominee Pierre Nkurunziza
Party CNDD–FDD
Electoral vote 151
Percentage 94.38%
President before election

Domitien Ndayizeye
FRODEBU

Elected President

Pierre Nkurunziza
CNDD–FDD

Indirect presidential elections were held in Burundi on 19 August 2005. Members of the National Assembly and Senate chose the new president of the republic for a five-year term. The sole candidate, Pierre Nkurunziza of the CNDD–FDD, was elected by a vote of 151–9. Nkurunziza was sworn in on 26 August 2005.

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