The CEC announces final result for July 3d, 2005 elections to Albanian Assembly

[01.09.2005] By adopting the Decision no. 1680 “On announcement of the final result of 2005 elections to the Albanian Assembly” and Decision no. 1681 “On announcement of winning candidates from the multi-name list of political parties of July 3d, 2005 elections to the Albanian Assembly, the Central Election Commission declares this election process closed.

After the legal procedures provided for in the Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania ended, the Central Elections Commission released today its final elections result for the 100 candidates for Members of the Assembly, announcing also the number of seats won by each political party and coalition that benefit from allocation of supplemental mandates in 2005 elections to the Albanian Assembly.

In addition, the Central Election Commission, with its decision, announced the winning candidates from the multi-name list of political parties for July 3d, 2005 elections to the Albanian Assembly.

At the end of 2005 elections to the Albanian Assembly, the CEC would like to thank the Albanian voters first, who expressed their will pursuant to the Constitution of Albania and the Electoral Code.

The Central Election Commission also avails itself of the opportunity to thank members of Zone Elections Commissions, Voting Center Commissions and Counting Teams, especially those who fulfilled their duty in full compliance with Electoral Code provisions.

The CEC thanks the Albanian political parties, especially their representatives in the CEC, for their contribution to the conduct of election process. The CEC also thanks the Government of Albania for its partnership and support in the conduct of this election process.

The CEC highly appreciates the contribution of all domestic organizations and international institutions involved in 2005 elections to the Albanian Assembly, especially Election Observation Mission of OSCE/ODIHR, for their precious contribution in the ultimate goal of the CEC, meeting and achieving international standards on elections. The CEC highly appreciates the contribution and commitment of all domestic and international institutions to the conduct of 2005 elections to the Albanian Assembly.

Finally, the CEC would like to thank all domestic and international observers as well as representatives of the media for their professional and correct coverage of this election process.

WINNING CANDIDATES