Ukraine Election 2007

Ukraine held parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007. The elections established a new government after President Victor Yushchenko dissolved the previous parliament on April 2, 2007. Two coalitions competed for majority control. The Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (BYuT) was led by Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, and won a slight majority lead over its chief rival, the Party of Regions.

Fast Facts

1. Took place: September 30, 2007
2. Polls open: 7AM-10PM local time
3. Total electorate: 37.2 milion voters
4. Voter turnout: 23.2 million (62.4%)¹
5. Parliamentary seats: 450
6. All seats available in election
7. Minimum vote percentage to earn seats: 3%
8. Coalition led by Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko won a majority

Results

• Majority: Tymoshenko Coalition
  1. Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (BYuT)
     • Votes: 7.2 million (30.7%)
     • Seats won: 156
     • Change: +19
  2. Our Ukraine-Peoples Self Defence (OU-PSD)
     • Votes: 3.3 million (14.1%)
     • Seats won: 72
     • Change: +-13
• Minority: Party of Regions
  • Votes: 8.0 million (34.4%)
  • Seats won: 175
  • Change: -5¹

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