| Voters in Aruba went to the polls on 22 September 2017 to elect a new government. Caribbean Elections
provides information and current news for voters, students, teachers on the election and the Aruba electoral process. |
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The 21 members of the Estates are elected by proportional representation to serve 4-year terms. |
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| Head of State |
Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Dutch Monarch |
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| Head of Government |
Prime Minister indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament |
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| Structure of Parliament |
Unicamarel Legislature (Staten) with 21 seats |
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| Electoral Law |
Based on Dutch civil law system with some English common law influence |
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| Constituencies |
There is one nationwide district. The electoral system is open list PR. Party lists may contain up to 29 candidates. |
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| Voting System |
In the Legislature (Staten) 21 members are elected by proportional representation to serve 4-year terms. |
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| Term of Office |
4 years |
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| Voter Requirements |
Residents of Aruba of at least 18 years of age with Dutch citizenship. |
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| Candidate Eligibility and Requirements |
Qualified electors
- age: 18 years |
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| Electoral Authority |
Head Electoral Council |
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| Last Elections |
27 September 2013 |
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| Next Elections |
22 September 2017 |
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| Year |
Specific Date |
Voter
Turnout |
| 1985 |
Friday, 22 Novemeber 1985 |
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| 1989 |
Saturday, 7 January 1989 |
- |
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| 1993 |
Friday, 8 January 1993 |
88.09% |
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| 1994 |
Friday, 29 July 1994 |
61.66% |
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| 1997 |
Friday, 12 December 1997 |
85.77% |
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| 2001 |
Friday, 28 September 2001 |
- |
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| 2005 |
Friday, 23 September 2005 |
85.74% |
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| 2009 |
Friday, 25 September 2009 |
86.30% |
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| 2013 |
Friday, 27 September 2013 |
84.86% |
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| 2017 |
Friday, 22 September 2017 |
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