2007 Omani general election

none Oman 2003 2011 All 84 seats in the Consultative Assembly 27 October 2007 62.7% yes Independents 84 100 83 Chairman of the Consultative Assembly Ahmad al-Isa'i Independent politician Ahmad al-Isa'i Independent politician General elections were held in Oman on 27 October 2007, for advisory Consultative Assembly of Oman.Oman Inter-Parliamentary Union Political parties are banned in Oman, so all the candidates ran as independents. Data About 390,000 people were eligible to vote for the 632 candidates (among them 21 women) standing for 84 seats in 61 districts. Shortly before the election one candidate died, leaving only 631 candidates.Oman Shura poll results trickle in https://web.archive.org/web/20071030054009/http://gulfnews.com/region/Oman/10163372.html 2007-10-30 Gulf News, 28 October 2007 For the first time, all women and men over the age of 21 were enfranchised. Results One candidate was nominated rather than elected, as he had no opponent. Women lost two seats they won in the previous election at the capital. Generally, candidates who emphasized their professional and educational background lost, while those who mainly campaigned based on their tribal and family ties received more votes. Many candidates stated the goal for the assembly was becoming a true legislative chamber and increasing its influence.Women lose seats, tribalism triumphs in Oman's assembly polls Earth Times, 27 October 2007 Voter turnout was 62.7%. References 2007 Category:2007 elections in Asia Election Category:Non-partisan elections Category:October 2007 elections Category:October 2007 in Asia