Legal Framework |
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Electoral Law | 1 January 1900 |
Mode of designation | directly elected 301 |
Constituencies | 301 single-member constituencies. |
Voting system | Majority: Simple majority system. Vacancies arising between general elections are filled through by-elections held within a period of two months. No such elections are held when vacancies arise within the last six months of the parliamentary term. Voting is not compulsory. |
Voter requirements | - age: 18 years - Yemeni citizenship - residence in Yemen |
Candidates |
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Eligibility | - age: 25 years - Yemeni citizenship - literacy - good moral character - ineligibility: conviction, without rehabilitation, for an immoral act |
Incompatibilities | - active duty in the civil service |
Candidacy requirements | --- |