Vietnam Holds Parliamentary Election With Majority Ruling Party Candidates
1 min readPolitics
In Brief
Vietnamese voters are electing parliamentary delegates, with most candidates from the ruling Communist Party.
Key Facts
- Vietnam is holding a general election to select members of its parliament.
- Some 78 million Vietnamese are eligible to vote, according to Bloomberg Markets.
- The election will determine delegates who set the stage for the confirmation of the next president and prime minister.
- According to Al Jazeera, 93% of candidates are from the ruling Communist Party.
- The National Assembly is expected to meet next month to confirm top leadership positions.
What Happened
Vietnamese voters are casting ballots to elect parliamentary delegates, with the vast majority of candidates fielded by the ruling Communist Party.
Why It Matters
The outcome of the election will shape the composition of the National Assembly, which plays a key role in confirming the country's next president and prime minister.
What's Next
The newly elected National Assembly is expected to convene next month to confirm Vietnam's top leadership positions.
Sources
- Bloomberg Markets — Vietnam to Elect New Parliament, Paving Way for Next Leadership(10h ago)
- Al Jazeera — Vietnam holds general election, 93% candidates from ruling Communist Party(47m ago)