2008 Mongolian parliamentary election

none Mongolia 2004 2012 29 June 2008 All 76 seats in the State Great Khural 39 76.46% ( 5.38pp) MPRP Sanjaagiin Bayar 43.09 45 36 Democratic Party (Mongolia) Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj 39.24 28 26 green Civic Coalition Dangaasürengiin Enkhbat 4.29 1 new Civil Will Party Sanjaasürengiin Oyuun 3.49 1 2 Independents – 5.24 1 3 1992 Electoral district map of Mongolian legislative election 2008.svg Results by constituency Prime Minister Sanjaagiin Bayar MPRP Sanjaagiin Bayar MPRP Parliamentary elections were held in Mongolia on 29 June 2008. A total of 356 candidates ran for the 76 seats in the State Great Khural. According to official results 45 seats were won by the ruling Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP), and 28 seats by the main opposition party, the Democratic Party (DP). Electoral system Members of the State Great Khural were elected from multi-seat constituencies in a plurality-at-large system, with two to four seats per aimag or (in Ulaanbaatar) düüreg."Mongolia to hold parliamentary election end of June", Xinhua (People's Daily Online), 2008-05-09. Previous elections had single-seat constituencies, and the new, more complicated voting system was reported to have led to a delay in vote counting.Mongolia sees counting of votes delayed by new election system https://web.archive.org/web/20200904113228/http://www.mongolia-web.com/content/view/1834/2/ 2020-09-04 . Mongolia Web News. 2008-06-30. Retrieved 2008-07-02. Of the 76 seats, 20 were elected from Ulaanbaatar, and the other 56 were elected from the 21 aimags. Mongolian voter registration is coupled with civil registration.September 2008 Vote counting was manually done by hands and was not publicly done,September 2008 and results of individual polling stations were not published.September 2008 After the 2004 parliamentary elections had been contested in some constituencies, Mongolian voters now have their thumbs marked after casting their vote.September 2008 Contesting parties Pre-election composition File:Pre-2008 Mongolian State Great Khural.svg Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 39 Democratic Party 26 Motherland–Mongolian Democratic New Socialist Party 4 New National Party 4 State Great Khural Civil Will Party 2 Republican Party 1356 candidates were officially registered by the General Election Commission of Mongolia for the election, of whom 28 of them were incumbents,Polling stations busy as voters queue up across Mongolia https://web.archive.org/web/20080707235444/http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hfLpW-4HRBr0z4y2SYPZ0hBlTKxA 2008-07-07 . Agence France-Presse. Google News. 2008-06-30. Retrieved 2008-07-02. 45 were independents and 311 were from the following 11 political parties and 1 coalition:Preliminary results: Mongolia's ruling party wins parliamentary election. People's Daily Online. 2008-06-30. Retrieved 2008-07-02. PartyMongolian People's Revolutionary PartyDemocratic PartyCivil Will PartyCivic Coalition (MGP, Civil Movement Party, MSDP)Mongolian Traditional United PartyMotherland PartyMongolian Liberal PartyRepublican PartyNew National PartyFreedom Implementing PartyDevelopment Programme PartyMongolian Democratic Movement Party Both the DP and the MPRP promised cash payouts in case of an election win.May 2009 The DP promised 1,000,000 MNT (about 800 USD) per person in case of an election win. After first denouncing the idea of such payouts, the MPRP changed course and promised 1,500,000 MNT per person.May 2009 Other issues were inflation and mining. As in previous elections, there were instances of candidates making monetary payments and other gifts to lure voters. Results According to results published on 14 July, the MPRP won at least 39 seats, the DP won at least 25, at least one seat was going to the Civic Will Party, and three seats were won by independent candidates. However, results from three constituencies (Khentii, Dornod, and Bayangol) were delayed.http://www.dailynews.mn/modules.php?name=News&file=article&top&sid=17772&catid=49 Odriin sonin (Daily News in Mongolian) Three electoral districts' result does not come out yet dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080720063815/http://www.dailynews.mn/modules.php?name=News&file=article&top&sid=17772&catid=49 2008-07-20Two parties win most seats in Mongolian parliamentary election – People's Daily Online On 20 August, final results from Khentii were officially published, raising the number of MPRP seats to 45.Aktuelle Nachrichten aus der Mongolei / 25. bis 31. August 2008 (in German) Turnout was 76.46%, considerably lower than the 82% of the 2004 elections.Parliamentary elections successfully completed https://web.archive.org/web/20110722220342/http://www.olloo.mn/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=108743&catid=10 2011-07-22 (in Mongolian). olloo.mn. File:2008 Mongolian State Great Khural.svg Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 1534033 45 +8 Democratic Party 1397011 28 +2 Civic Coalition 152860 1 New green Civil Will Party 124367 1 –1 New National Party 60357 0 New Motherland Party 43380 0 –7 Republican Party 40959 0 –1 Mongolian Traditional United Party 11974 0 0 Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 6193 0 New Freedom Implementing Party 1358 0 New #FFCB01 Mongolian Liberal Party 393 0 0 #0b63b7 Development Programme Party 255 0 New #0081BC Independents 186596 1 –2 0 1160601 19128 1542905 General Election CommissionМонгол улсын их хурлын сонгуулийн дүн 2022 General Election Commission of Mongolia 190–224 Mongolian State Great Khural election results https://gec.gov.mn/uploads/ih_huraliin_songuuli-2022.03.22.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20250623173040/https://gec.gov.mn/uploads/ih_huraliin_songuuli-2022.03.22.pdf 23 June 2025 Ulaanbaatar Mongolian Results by constituency Results by constituency Constituency 1. Arkhangai N. Batbayar Democratic Party 23782 R. Gonchigdorj Democratic Party 21186 S. Lambaa Democratic Party 20687 N. Udval Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 20392 S. Tömör-Ochir Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 16975 B. Jargalsaykhan Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 14854 Ts. Tsolmon New National Party 6635 B. Gantylga Civic Coalition 552 Sh. Sükhbat Civic Coalition 407 Z. Jargalmaa Civil Will Party 350 D. Bayaraa Civil Will Party 300 42864 42864 688 54472 Constituency 2. Bayan-Ölgii Kh. Jyekyey Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 23257 A. Tyelyeykhan Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 22967 Kh. Badyelkhan Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 20583 A. Bakyey Democratic Party 16208 A. Murat Democratic Party 14261 K. Sayran Independent 12624 Kh. Yerjan Democratic Party 10174 L. Altankhuyag Civil Will Party 1595 41188 41188 1229 52543 Constituency 3. Bayankhongor Kh. Battulga Democratic Party 21122 G. Zandanshatar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 19895 B. Batbayar Democratic Party 17717 S. Bayarmönkh Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 17500 D. Ganbat Democratic Party 15762 P. Zorigtbaatar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 13586 M. Khürelsükh Civil Will Party 5498 D. Enkhmaa Independent 1632 Ts. Jargal Motherland Party 1048 M. Enkhtör Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 184 38610 38610 616 48500 Constituency 4. Bulgan E. Mönkh-Ochir Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 17121 Ts. Tsengel Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 11514 Ya. Erkhembayar Democratic Party 7441 P. Mendbayar Independent 5370 B. Batsaykhan Republican Party 4954 D. Mönkhsaykhan Democratic Party 3822 D. Ölziysaykhan Civil Will Party 2973 27213 27213 453 34223 Constituency 5. Govi-Altai J. Enkhbayar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 19015 Ts. Dashdorj Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 17699 B. Ariunsan Democratic Party 10054 O. Semer Democratic Party 6372 B. Oyuunbileg Motherland Party 984 Ts. Gonchigsüren Civic Coalition 595 27937 27937 327 34313 Constituency 6. Govisümber and Dornogovi Ya. Batsuuri Democratic Party 17768 J. Batsuuri Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 15013 D. Tuyaa Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 14964 P. Gankhuyag Democratic Party 12812 G. Battulga Republican Party 718 G. Bayanjargal Mongolian Traditional United Party 569 D. Batdelger Civil Will Party 513 Kh. Chuluunbaatar Republican Party 411 32214 32214 395 43108 Constituency 7. Dornod Ts. Shinebayar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 13782 P. Altangerel Democratic Party 13356 D. Odbayar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 13039 M. Zorigt Civil Will Party 11989 Ts. Janlav Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 11618 B. Mönkhtsetseg Democratic Party 11498 B. Otgonbat Democratic Party 11092 M. Choydorj Civil Will Party 6808 Ts. Davaadorj Republican Party 3503 D. Bazargür Motherland Party 630 D. Lkhaajav Mongolian Traditional United Party 398 33833 33833 660 45653 Constituency 8. Dundgovi Kh. Narankhüü Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 11971 R. Pash Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 10558 Ts. Gankhüü New National Party 9373 B. Delgermaa Democratic Party 8101 L. Tserensodnom Democratic Party 2388 D. Jargalsaykhan Civil Will Party 775 22075 22075 316 27506 Constituency 9. Zavkhan D. Baldan-Ochir Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 21309 Sh. Saykhansambuu Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 17989 D. Oyuunkhorol Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 17589 Ya. Sanjmyatav Democratic Party 16167 Z. Narantyyaa Democratic Party 12386 Ch. Sodnomtseren Democratic Party 9458 E. Gür-Aranz Independent 8363 L. Mönkhsaykhan Civil Will Party 1528 B. Nyamsüren Republican Party 1100 S. Mönkhbat Motherland Party 690 Z. Tserendylam Independent 550 Ts. Shirendev Civic Coalition 527 D. Tümenkhüü Independent 323 Yo. Terbish Civic Coalition 192 36923 36923 403 46623 Constituency 10. Övörkhangai G. Batkhüü Democratic Party 29309 D. Zorigt Democratic Party 27776 Z. Enkhbold Democratic Party 26003 D. Lündeejantsan Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 25685 S. Chinzorig Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 25510 G. Shiylegdamba Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 25432 Ya. Sodbaatar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 23678 R. Badamdamdin Democratic Party 21583 S. Bekhbat Civil Will Party 836 S. Dorjdulam Independent 415 R. Erdene Civic Coalition 296 52866 52866 1141 70204 Constituency 11. Ömnögovi Kh. Badamsüren Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 13617 Ts. Bayarsaykhan Democratic Party 10103 D. Bat-Erdene Democratic Party 9469 Ts. Oyuynbaatar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 9215 L. Enkhbold Independent 4281 B. Tsedensamba New National Party 1068 J. Avarzed Independent 425 Ts. Batchimeg Civic Coalition 385 T. Tüvshinjargal Mongolian Traditional United Party 239 B. Magsar Civil Will Party 238 24890 24890 252 31036 Constituency 12. Sükhbaatar Ch. Ulaan Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 18246 R. Bud Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 14117 L. Erdenechimeg Democratic Party 10078 D. Tsogtbaatar Democratic Party 8410 D. Delgertsogt New National Party 3443 B. Bud Civil Will Party 679 M. Ariunbat Mongolian Traditional United Party 285 28008 28008 488 34042 Constituency 13. Selenge S. Bayartsogt Democratic Party 25941 O. Chuluunbat Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 23944 E. Bat-Üül Democratic Party 22016 D. Nasanjargal Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 18781 Ts. Sükhbaatar Democratic Party 18557 J. Bayarmagnay Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 18419 S. Chuluunbaatar Civil Will Party 1001 Ch. Enkhtuyaa Civil Will Party 909 P. Chinbat Civil Will Party 627 T. Chimeddorj Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 601 44495 44495 697 60945 Constituency 14. Töv M. Enkhbold Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 23051 N. Enkhbold Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 22857 S. Batbold Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 22599 D. Dondog Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 17693 D. Dorjpürev Democratic Party 15838 Sh. Sükhbaatar Democratic Party 15455 Kh. Zoljargal Democratic Party 14615 Sh. Battsetseg Democratic Party 12655 G. Ayuylgüy Civic Coalition 2784 P. Odonchimeg Independent 2352 L. Sükhbaatar Civil Will Party 1259 S. Jargalsaykhan Civil Will Party 798 Ch. Oyuyngerel Mongolian Traditional United Party 594 39246 39246 646 53593 Constituency 15. Uvs Ch. Khürelbaatar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 23985 B. Choyjilsüren Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 22044 Ts. Nyamdorj Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 21198 D. Dorligjav Democratic Party 17954 Ch. Byambaa Democratic Party 14919 L. Dügerjav Democratic Party 13465 N. Tömörbaatar Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 150 38442 38442 813 46974 Constituency 16. Khovd S. Byambatsogt Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 19344 D. Demberel Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 15708 R. Amarjargal Democratic Party 14998 G. Nyamdavaa Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 12188 N. Khürelsükh Democratic Party 10196 T. Lkhagvaa Democratic Party 9691 B. Batbold Independent 8933 D. Battsogt New National Party 7942 I. Erdenebaatar Motherland Party 3598 K. Khanagat Independent 2623 L. Galbadrakh New National Party 1341 T. Bayarkhüü Civic Coalition 746 T. Khüderchuluun Civil Will Party 337 L. Damba Mongolian Traditional United Party 194 37140 37140 777 47700 Constituency 17. Khövsgöl L. Gündalai Democratic Party 30224 Ts. Sedvaanchig Democratic Party 29756 Ö. Enkhtüvshin Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 26232 Ts. Davaasüren Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 26177 J. Tsolmon Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 25359 Ts. Oyuungerel Democratic Party 24096 R. Khadbaatar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 23416 O. Otgonsaykhan Democratic Party 23328 B. Erdenebat Motherland Party 11521 R. Odonbaatar Civil Will Party 854 S. Khürelbaatar Mongolian Traditional United Party 595 B. Gansükh Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 265 S. Baasanjav Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 152 57314 57314 939 74668 Constituency 18. Khentii N. Ganbyamba Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 16153 B. Bat-Erdene Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 15710 D. Arvin Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 14161 B. Garamgaybaatar Democratic Party 13542 D. Ganbold Democratic Party 13191 S. Mendsaykhan Democratic Party 10794 S. Jargal Independent 7342 G. Yanjinlkham Civic Coalition 961 D. Odgerel Mongolian Traditional United Party 444 S. Gankhyyag Civic Coalition 395 D. Chylyynbileg Civil Will Party 342 J. Lkhamsüren Independent 283 31971 31971 573 42150 Constituency 19. Darkhan-Uul L. Gansükh Democratic Party 19679 D. Khayankhyarvaa Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 17259 J. Sükhbaatar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 14823 B. Battömör Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 12589 B. Batmönkh Independent 9866 Sh. Tüvdendorj Democratic Party 8267 M. Sonompil New National Party 7957 M. Ichinnorov Civic Coalition 7181 B. Boldbaatar Independent 3771 D. Enkhtuyaa Democratic Party 3360 G. Arslan Independent 2625 Ts. Mönkhjargal Civil Will Party 2415 Ch. Chuluuntsetseg Independent 1416 D. Tümenjargal Republican Party 1094 Sh. Pürevsüren Civic Coalition 969 B. Tserenbaljir Motherland Party 672 B. Batsaykhan Civic Coalition 369 R. Tömörbaatar Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 327 39213 39213 546 49361 Constituency 20. Orkhon D. Damba-Ochir Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 19511 D. Odkhüü Democratic Party 19195 G. Sharkhüü Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 15376 D. Oyuuntsetseg Democratic Party 10031 B. Batzul Civil Will Party 5919 D. Enkhtayvan Independent 2449 B. Nasanbayar New National Party 2384 D. Enkhmandakh Independent 1091 T. Tsog Republican Party 873 J. Tsogtgerel Civic Coalition 745 L. Byambajargal Civic Coalition 416 S. Enkhbat Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 303 T. Altankhuyag New National Party 280 D. Dondovsambuu Development Programme Party 255 39995 39995 371 54987 Constituency 21. Khan Uul, Bagakhangai and Baganuur L. Bold Democratic Party 20135 D. Zagdjav Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 18132 D. Idevkhten Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 18127 D. Erdenebat Democratic Party 16877 N. Davaa Civic Coalition 16701 P. Bold Independent 4276 J. Zanaa Independent 2829 Ya. Battsetseg New National Party 2558 N. Chuluunbaatar Motherland Party 1937 E. Zorigt Civic Coalition 1682 O. Erdenebulgan New National Party 1581 D. Baasan Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 254 Ts. Bolormaa Mongolian Traditional United Party 251 Ts. Enkhbayar Mongolian Traditional United Party 233 53790 53790 926 72781 Constituency 22. Bayanzürkh and Nalaikh Z. Altay Independent 60320 Ch. Saikhanbileg Democratic Party 55790 Ts. Batbayar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 41542 D. Gankhuyag Democratic Party 37321 T. Gandi Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 36851 J. Batzandan Civic Coalition 35373 T. Gantömör Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 29784 B. Mönkhtuyaa Democratic Party 26607 Ya. Ayuushjav Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 21719 S. Otgonbayar Motherland Party 21425 I. Narantuyaa Democratic Party 16003 Ch. Bazar Civil Will Party 5007 D. Basandorj Civic Coalition 3178 Ts. Gankhyyag Republican Party 2910 U. Burmaa Civic Coalition 2763 G. Baasan Independent 2627 N. Oyuyntsetseg Independent 2180 G. Byambatulga Mongolian Traditional United Party 1812 G. Tserenchynt Independent 1557 D. Gantör Independent 1440 B. Batbold Mongolian Traditional United Party 1411 Ö. Mendsaykhan Civic Coalition 1342 B. Otgontsetseg New National Party 1220 J. Batkhyyag New National Party 853 N. Amarbayasgalan Independent 763 D. Otgonbat Independent 681 L. Erdenetyyl Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 577 D. Chylyynbat Freedom Implementing Party 566 G. Ganbold Republican Party 493 B. Ganbat Mongolian Traditional United Party 477 B. Enkhbayar Mongolian Traditional United Party 394 M. Bayarbat Independent 344 B. Pürevjargal Republican Party 323 D. Tsolmon Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 274 105936 105936 1685 158467 Constituency 23. Sükhbaatar S. Bayar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 29941 S. Batbold Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 23080 L. Gantömör Democratic Party 22043 D. Battulga Democratic Party 14736 D. Nyamkhüü Democratic Party 14390 M. Chimgee Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 13268 B. Lkhagvajav Independent 10124 B. Boldsaykhan Civil Will Party 4522 M. Enkhsaikhan New National Party 3445 Kh. Bat-Yalalt Mongolian Traditional United Party 1294 Ch. Chimedsüren Civic Coalition 1162 B. Bolormaa Republican Party 1127 Ts. Mönkhjin New National Party 861 O. Zayaa Independent 732 B. Sükhee Civic Coalition 433 Kh. Oyuuntsetseg Independent 406 Kh. Maam Civic Coalition 366 D. Ulambayar Motherland Party 276 D. Khürelsükh Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 258 O. Selenge Independent 186 D. Badarch Mongolian Traditional United Party 144 S. Sükhee Mongolian Traditional United Party 126 48335 48335 853 67999 Constituency 24. Chingeltei Ts. Elbegdorj Democratic Party 30893 D. Ochirbat Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 20296 G. Bayarsaykhan Democratic Party 20031 R. Burmaa Democratic Party 19754 L. Odonchimed Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 19602 Ts. Sükhbaatar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 15785 Ts. Gankhuyag Civil Will Party 14337 G. Uyanga Civic Coalition 9938 P. Tüvshinzayaa Independent 3514 B. Tsogtgerel New National Party 3265 Ts. Mongol Civic Coalition 1492 E. Batbayar Civic Coalition 1462 Sh. Ganbat Independent 848 D. Gansüren Mongolian Traditional United Party 692 L. Chuluunbat Republican Party 644 Ch. Ürjinbadam Motherland Party 599 P. Altantülkhüür Republican Party 586 B. Enkhtüvshin Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 529 J. Chinbat Republican Party 374 J. Dorj Independent 326 N. Nagaanbuu Mongolian Traditional United Party 261 T. Mandir Mongolian Traditional United Party 184 56357 56357 1345 74583 Constituency 25. Bayangol Ts. Mönkh-Orgil Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 35095 Kh. Temüüjin Democratic Party 33692 D. Enkhbat Civic Coalition 24806 S. Erdene Democratic Party 23497 N. Bayartsaykhan Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 23478 P. Tsogtbaatar Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 20141 S. Odontyyaa Democratic Party 19212 N. Bolormaa Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 18229 B. Batbaatar Democratic Party 17807 G. Gankhüü Civil Will Party 11769 B. Dölbadrakh Civil Will Party 5870 Ch. Enkhzayaa Civic Coalition 5522 T. Mendsaykhan Independent 5069 B. Batbold Independent 2724 N. Battsereg New National Party 2257 A. Otgonbold New National Party 2096 Ts. Enkhjin Independent 1617 L. Sanjaasüren Civic Coalition 1324 S. Amarsaykhan Civic Coalition 1089 B. Zorigoo Republican Party 939 P. Ayuyrzana Republican Party 902 N. Tsendmaa Independent 878 Sh. Tömörsükh Freedom Implementing Party 792 J. Erdenechimeg Independent 516 D. Tyyaa Independent 470 L. Jargalsaykhan Mongolian Traditional United Party 346 M. Ganzorig Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 289 T. Legjmaa Republican Party 202 L. Saynbayar Mongolian Traditional United Party 161 B. Sarantsetseg Mongolian Traditional United Party 148 Ch. Onon Mongolian Traditional United Party 71 66556 66556 671 87390 Constituency 26. Songino Khairkhan D. Kyokyushyuzan Batbayar Democratic Party 54926 D. Terbishdagva Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 38525 N. Altankhuyag Democratic Party 36664 S. Oyuun Civil Will Party 34319 L. Erkhembayar Democratic Party 32968 B. Undarmaa Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 30120 Ts. Sharavdorj Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 28760 G. Enkhtayvan Democratic Party 25557 L. Naydan Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party 24291 O. Magnay Civic Coalition 19689 B. Jargalsaikhan Republican Party 16824 D. Erdenebat Independent 4704 D. Dari Sükhbaatar Civic Coalition 3247 L. Tsog Mongolian Democratic Movement Party 2030 B. Khosbayar Civic Coalition 1923 A. Ganbaatar Civic Coalition 1848 Kh. Enkhtuyaa New National Party 1798 J. Batbaatar Republican Party 1569 S. Regzedmaa Republican Party 1413 Ts. Oyuunbaatar Independent 731 L. Altanchimeg Mongolian Liberal Party 393 L. Khatanbaatar Mongolian Traditional United Party 379 J. Nyam Mongolian Traditional United Party 272 93190 93190 1318 129084 Aftermath Allegations of fraud After intermediate results published on 30 June showed MPRP victory, Democratic Party (DP) chairman Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj declared on 1 July that the elections were rigged and that his party would not accept the results.https://archive.today/20130201110910/http://uk.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idUKPEK27460920080701 Opposition alleges fraud in Mongolia vote. Reuters. 2008-07-01. In a press conference held on 7 July, DP politicians Dambiin Dorligjav, Zandaakhuugiin Enkhbold, and Lamjavyn Gündalai declared that there had been massive irregularities with voter registration. Some of their claims were later repudiated by the central registry office.www.mongolei.de: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus der Mongolei / 7. bis 13. Juli 2008 (in German) Other allegations were irregularities in the counting process, and voter bribery.September 2008 For illegally using private documents of voters such as duplicating names of voters by (publishing duplicate IDs and false IDs with the names of dead people and so on) in the 2008 election, L.Amarsanaa (MPRP), former chairman of State General Registration Authority was investigated by the Independent Authority Against Corruption and charged in September 2008.Mishmash of L.Amarsanaa, ex-chairman of State General Registration Authority http://sonin.mn/news/politics-economy/7657 Niislel Times (Capital City Times) (in Mongolian) L. Altankhishig Ulaanbaatar Violence 2008 riot in Mongolia 2008 Mongolia Riot Scene2.jpg MPRP Burnt.JPG vertical The riots in the night of July 1st The MPRP headquarters on July 2nd after the riots On 1 July a peaceful gathering started in Sukhbaatar Square organized by the opposition party leaders that took part in the elections. Eventually a large crowd gathered, mainly of young men, surrounding the adjacent MPRP Headquarters. The group started throwing rocks at the building and eventually advancing on it. Smaller police force responded with batons, water cannons, tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition.Mongolia: President Enkhbayar Releases Statement. Mongolia Web News. 2008-07-01.UBPost:MP Battulga Speaks About Riot Aftermath In the evening fire started in the MPRP headquarters.Wong Edward In Election Dispute, a Challenge for Mongolia's Democracy https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/08/world/asia/08mongolia.html?pagewanted=all 23 June 2013 New York Times 8 July 2008 Not enough measures to stop the riot or extinguish the fire were taken by the authority. Around midnight local time, after simply watching the live broadcast of the riot whole day on television channels, President Nambaryn Enkhbayar declared a state of emergency to be in effect for the following four days.Mongolia: MPRP building in flames, president declares emergency https://web.archive.org/web/20200804031330/http://www.mongolia-web.com/content/view/1848/154/ 2020-08-04 . Mongolia Web News. 2008-07-01. Armored Personnel Carriers were deployed to the streets of Ulaanbaatar, a night curfew and a media blackout were declared. Five people, all of them civilians, were killed during the state of emergency: four were shot, and one apparently died from carbon monoxide poisoning.5,000 người Mông Cổ tràn ngập thủ đô đòi giải tán quốc hộiApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes vihttp://www.oyungerel.org/alerts.html A young man with an American dream was among the state-of-emergency victims in Ulaanbaatar 4 August 2013 Tsedevdamba Oyungerel oyungerel.org 17 July 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20190607091230/http://www.oyungerel.org/alerts.html 7 June 2019 usurped The Mongolian Minister of Justice estimated 220 civilians and 108 service members were injured. Amnesty International raised concerns over the use of "unnecessary and excessive force" by the police.Amnesty International: Are the Mongolian authorities getting away with murder?) Approximately 700 people were later arrested suspected to be being protesters,Magnie, Mark. Postelection violence in Mongolia leaves 5 dead. Los Angeles Times. 2008-07-03. of whom 140, including 13 minors and 3 women, have been sentenced to 2–7 years in prison as of 31 October 2008.The number of convicts sentenced to prison for July 1st incident reached 140April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes On 15 and 19 August, ten police officers were arrested and charged in connection with the shootings in the night of 1 and 2 July. On 20 August, relatives of these arrested officers organized a protest demonstration on Sükhbaatar Square.UBPost: Arrested Mongolian Police Officers are Suspects in Post-Riot Death InvestigationsMongolia Police Arrest Controversy Continues; Officers and Their Families Protestwww.mongolei.de: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus der Mongolei / 18. bis 24. August 2008 (in German) Political aftermath thumb|203x203px|Democratic Party chairman, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (pictured) On 18 July, DP chairman Elbegdorj announced his party's boycott of the opening session of parliament on 23 July. He also said that he was prepared to resign as DP chairman if the 200 protesters still being held by the police are not released and the political crisis did not end."In Mongolia Democratic Party seems divided, Elbegdorj announces possible resignation", Mongolia Web, July 19, 2008. On 28 August, most of the DP representatives in the new State Great Khural (the Parliament) decided to attend the parliament, and all but Elbegdorj were sworn in.http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/6489014.html New Mongolian parliament sworn in - People's Daily Onlinehttp://www.mongolei.de/news/2008aug5.htm Aktuelle Nachrichten aus der Mongolei / 25. Bis 31. August 2008 Many of the DP lawmakers criticized the Chairman of the General Elections Commission and the way the elections were held. On 2 September 2008, Elbegdorj resigned as the head of the Democratic Party as he said. Norovyn Altankhuyag was elected by the DP's National Consultative Committee as the next chairman, and the DP entered a coalition government with the MPRP. After Elbegdorj gave his party's position, members of the DP went out of the parliament. As a result, the new members of the parliament were not sworn in. On 11 September, now ex-chairman Elbedorj was sworn into parliamenthttp://www.news.mn/news/section=home/page=index#0.8943232420908466 Ts. Elbegdorj Sworn In 2008-09-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20080228212130/http://www.news.mn/news/section=home/page=index#0.8943232420908466 2008-02-28 dead alongside the re-appointment of incumbent prime minister and MPRP chairman Sanjiin Bayar. Bayar was re-elected as the 25th Prime Minister of Mongolia with 65 infavour and 1 against; Elbegdorj being the only one to vote against.Aktuelle Nachrichten aus der Mongolei/ 25. bis 31. August 2008, Aktuelle Nachrichten aus der Mongolei/ 8. bis 14. September 2008 (in German)2008-09-11 Ерөнхий сайдаар С.Баяр улиран томилогдлоо https://gogo.mn/r/41585 2026-08-20 gogo.mn mn In his second tenure, Bayar led a coalition government between the MPRP and the DP.AFP: Mongolian parliament elects PM after turmoil https://web.archive.org/web/20110520165921/http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iTMM6hi358PaCuulRp3fy98YuM_g 2011-05-20 The members from Dornod (two MPRP, one DP) were sworn in on 16 September 2008.http://www.montsame.mn/index.php?option=com_news&task=news_detail&tab=200809&ne=1415 Үндэсний Мэдээллийн МОНЦАМЭ Агентлаг 2008-09-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20111002080350/http://www.montsame.mn/index.php?option=com_news&task=news_detail&tab=200809&ne=1415 2011-10-02 dead The members from Bayangol (2 MPRP, 1 DP, 1 Civic Coalition) were announced on 9 October 2008.http://www.mongolei.de/news/2008okt1.htm Aktuelle Nachrichten aus der Mongolei / Oktober 2008 On 24 May 2009, nearly a year after the crisis, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj won the 2009 presidential election against incumbent President Enkhbayar.Mongolia Profile BBC News 3 November 2011 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15460528 31 July 2012Enkhbayar Roland-Holst Sugiyarto Shagdar David Guntur http://are.berkeley.edu/~dwrh/Docs/WP_Mongolia_Resources100920.pdf Mongolia's investment priorities from a national development perspective berkeley.edu September 2010 9 25 June 2013 References 2 External links Mongolia declares state of emergency after violent protests, five people killed Mongolia Parliamentary Category:Parliamentary elections in Mongolia Category:State Great Khural Mongolia