1998 Crimean parliamentary election explained

Parliamentary elections were held in Crimea on 29 March 1998.^[1] The Communist Party of Ukraine emerged as the largest faction in the Supreme Council, with 38 of the 100 seats, although 47 seats were won by independents.^[2]

Electoral system

Prior to the elections, an amendment to the electoral law introduced a majoritarian system.^[3]

Results

As a result of the new electoral system, Crimean Tatars failed to win any seats in the Supreme Council.

Notes and References

1. http://www.mar.umd.edu/chronology.asp?groupId=36904 Chronology for Crimean Tatars in Ukraine
2. http://www.parties-and-elections.eu/crimea2.html Crimea
3. https://core.ac.uk/reader/11871546 Crimean election law and formation of political climate in the autonomy