The Kayin People's Party (; ; abbreviated KPP) is a political party in Myanmar (Burma). It was formed by retired Kayin (also known as Karen) government officers to contest the 2010 general elections. It is based in Yangon where many Karen people are living.
It fielded 41 candidates in the 2010 general elections, winning six seats. It did not run in the 2012 by-elections. In the 2015 general elections it partnered with the Federal Democracy Alliance (FDA), and the Kayin Democratic Party to field over 100 candidates in constituencies across seven states and regions – Yangon, Bago, Tanintharyi, Ayeyarwady, Kayah, Kayin and Mon. However, it managed to win only a single seat in the Kayin State Hluttaw.Myanmar Now - Resources: Kayin People's Party
Election results
House of Nationalities (Amyotha Hluttaw) ElectionLeaderTotal seats wonTotal votesShare of votes+/-Status2010Tun Aung Myint69,4020.34%New2015120,3350.53% 1202037,6230.14% 02025–26Did not contest 0
House of Representatives (Pyithu Hluttaw) ElectionLeaderTotal seats wonTotal votesShare of votes+/-Status2010Tun Aung Myint67,7640.33%New201571,7760.32% 1202095,6000.36% 02025–26124,8050.96% 0
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