Kuwaiti general election, 2003

Kuwait

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Parliamentary elections were held in Kuwait on 5 July 2003 to elect the 50 members of the National Assembly. As political parties are illegal in the country, all candidates stood as independents.

Results

36 of the elected members were identified being as supporters of the government and Independents. Three as liberals and 21 as Islamists (Sunni and Shia).

Summary of the 5 July 2003 National Assembly of Kuwait election results
	Seats
Government supporters & Independents	26
Islamists (Sunni and Shia)	21
Secular nationalists (National Democratic Alliance)	3
Total (turnout 80 %)	50
Source: Rulers

References

Elections in Kuwait

General elections	1961* 1963 1967 1971 1975 1981 1985 1990 1992 1996 1999 2003 2006 2008 2009 2012 (Feb) 2012 (Dec) 2013 2016

* Constitutional Convention

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