Indirect presidential elections were held in Burundi on 19 August 2005.Burundi: 2005 Presidential election results EISA 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.Burundi Announces Presidential Election Results IFES Nkurunziza was sworn in on 26 August 2005.43. Burundi (1962-present) University of Central Arkansas
Electoral system The election was held using the multiple round system. In order to win in the first round of voting, Nkurunziza was required to receive at least two-thirds of the vote (108 votes).Burundi: Parliament elects Nkurunziza nation's president IRIN, 19 August 2005
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