In a decisive show of strength on Sunday, the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela secured 23 of 24 state governor seats and captured 82.68% of National Assembly party list votes.
These results, announced by the National Electoral Council, highlight the party’s sweeping victory across both parliamentary and regional elections.
However, voter turnout hovered just above 42% among Venezuela’s 21 million eligible voters, indicating that fewer than half the electorate cast ballots this cycle.
With this outcome, President Nicolas Maduro’s party further cements its political dominance in Venezuela, shaping the country’s legislative and regional landscape for the term ahead.
By the numbers
- Governorships: 23/24 to PSUV
- List votes: 82.68% for PSUV in National Assembly
- Turnout: 42% of 21M eligible voters
Observers will watch how this level of control influences policy making at both national and local levels, and whether voter engagement efforts will pick up pace before the next election.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
