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Election Snapshot
Elections in Mauritania: 2024 Presidential Elections
On Saturday, June 29, Mauritania will hold presidential elections.
Election Snapshot
2023 Elections and IFES in Mauritania
Legislative, regional, and local government elections will occur on May 13, 2023, with potential run-off elections on May 27.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
In Mauritania, Peaceful Elections despite Political Tensions
Mauritania held legislative and municipal elections on Saturday, November 23. Pierre Kadi Sossou, IFES Senior Electoral Operations Specialist in Mauritania, answers some questions about the poll and what it means for the African country.
Election FAQ
November 2013 Elections in Mali and Mauritania: Frequently Asked Questions
All eyes will be on western Africa for the first rounds of key legislative elections in Mauritania on November 23 and in Mali on November 24. IFES' FAQs shed light on these polls.
Publication
Report/Paper
Strengthening the Local Electoral Process December 2002 Local Elections. IFES Final Report
This report summarizes IFES involvement in Benin’s 2002 local elections. The 2002 elections served as a precursor to the 2003 legislative and 2006 presidential elections. The report discusses IFES’ implementation of a two-phase voter education campaign attempting to bolster transparency and voter confidence throughout Benin. The report details IFES coordination with local NGOs, Media outlets and the decentralization process in Benin. The report concludes with recommendations for future election.
December 31, 2002
Election Material
Ballot
Benin Presidential Ballot First Round 2001
First round Presidential Ballot from the March 2001 elections in Benin. The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 5-year term. The main canidates in the first round were Mathieu KEREKOU, Bruni AMOUSSOU, Nicephore SOGLO, and Adrieu HOUNGBEDJI.
Election Material
Ballot
Benin Legislative Ballot 1999
Thirty five parties contested the 1999 Legislative Elections in Benin in a closed-list proportional representation system. They competed for 83 seats in the unicameral National Assembly to serve 4-year terms.
Publication
Report/Paper
Seminaire de Formation sur le Financement et le Controle des Depenses de Campagne Republique du Benin, 29 juin- 10 juillet 1998 (one copy w/diskette)
This report summarizes findings from a seminar conducted in Benin on political financing and the control of campaign spending in Benin. The report provides an action plan to tackle mismanagement of spending and provides various recommendations for the future.
July 31, 1998
Publication
Report/Paper
Evaluation Pre-Electorale Technique: Republique du Benin, 23 November - 9 December 1997
This report serves as a pre-election assessment concerning Municipal elections in Benin in 1998 and 1999. The report discusses IFES support and technical assistance provided to civil society through the training of electoral agents and civic education. The document analyzes elections that took place in 1995 and applies the lessons learned to the 1998 elections.
December 31, 1997