Elections in Kalopia are held to elect, on the national level, the Parliament of Kalopia and the President of Kalopia. Additionally, elections to the political leadership of the Kalopian regions are held every few years.
Modern elections[]
Template:Politics of KalopiaElections in Kalopia occur within the framework of a democratic representative Presidential Republic. The Presidnt, who is Head of State,leads the government and is elected with a popular vote. Public officials in the legislative and executive branches as well as at the local level are either elected by the citizens or appointed by elected officials. Referendums may also be called at the initiative of the head of government, the legislative or citizens to consult the citizenry directly on a particular question.
Elections[]
National elections[]
At the national level in Kalopia are held elections to renew the 300-member Vouli for a 4-year term. Early elections can be called after a motion for early elections or a destructive vote of no-confidence against the Government. Early elections can be requested by parties and needs of the majority of the assembly to vote in favor.There are no currently term limits for the members of the National Assembly.
Regional elections[]
At the regional level the citizenship of each Region elects a local Regional Council, with currently 60 members, elected for a 4-year term, and a Regional Governor, elected in a first-past-the-post system. Regional elections take place at the same time as national elections.
No term limits are in place for regional offices.
Municipal elections[]
Alongside national and regional elections, in each Kalopian municipalities citizens elect directly the head of the municipal executive, the Mayor (called Dimarchos), through a first-past-the-post system and a Municipal Council, both for a 4-year term. The mayor is assisted by an executive body, a communal committee, whose members are appointed by the Mayor.
Referendums[]
In Kalopia, although few have historically been organized, referendums can be proposed on initiative of the Government, the legislature, and citizens (after having collected at least 10% signatures of all registered voters). However, to preceed with the proposed referendum, it is required that the absolute majority of the national legislature vote in favor to a motion of authorization.
These referndum shall not carry the force of law until it is implemented as legislation by the national legislature, although the Vouli is not obliged to implement the results of the referendum into law.
The referendum must be organized concurrently with the first general election after the approval of its motion of authorization.
Any proposed referendum, prior the motion of authorization, are subject to judicial review by the Supreme Court which can reject it if it is judged as in conflict with the Constitution, international treaties, or primary legislation passed by the Vouli.
Electoral systems[]
For the directly elected collegiate bodies of Kalopia, at the national as well as local level, is used a proportional electoral systems. At the national level the territory is divided in 5 costituencies, corresponding to the 5 Kalopian regions, and the seats are allocated on proportional representation basis per region.
Results since 4776[]
The following is a chronological list of the elections and their results held in Kalopia since 4776.
4776
| Party | Votes | Result | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalopianos Synagermos | 31,759,762 | 65.39% | 197 |  65.39
|
197
|
YES |
| Sosialistiko Dimokratiko Kinima | 17,378,857 | 34.61% | 103 |  65.67
|
160
|
NO |
Past elctions & systems[]
Elections Law 4608[]
Parliament[]
The Parliament consists just one body which is elected by the Kalopian people every 3 or 4 years (except the cases of snap elections). The number of the Parliament members can be from 200 to 500. They are the only ones responsible for the voting of the bills that can be proposed by the government and any political party.
President[]
The President is elected directly by the people every 3 or 4 years on the same day as the Parliamentary election occurs. His role is mostly auditory and institutional, but he can express his political opinion and advise any government.
Parliamentary Elections history 4608-4668[]
(Metarithmistiko Kinima or MEK: center-right Dimokratikos Synaspismos or DI.SY. or Koinonia Axion: center-left Dimokratiko Aristero Metopo or D.A.M. or D.A.S. or Dimokratiki Aristeri Symmahia (Kalopia) : center-left to left-wing Enosi Kentrou (EK) : center Ethniki Anagennisi: center to center-left Ethniki Elpis or Nea Kalopia: right-wing to far-right KKK : far-left E.P.A.M. : center)
4608
| Party | Votes | Result | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimokratikos Synaspismos | 55,563,922 | 99,94% | 300 | 0.06
|
- | YES
(PM) |
| Dimokratiko Aristero Metopo | 31,517 | 0,06% | 0 | 0.06
|
- | NO |
4609
| Party | Votes | Result | Seats | % change | Seats change | Governemnt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimokratikos Synaspismos | 35,719,791 | 72,09% | 218 | 27.85
|
82
|
YES
(PM) |
| Metarithmistiko Kinima | 8,889,545 | 17.94% | 54 | 17.94
|
54
|
NO |
| Dimokratiko Aristero Metopo | 4,937,815 | 9.97% | 28 | 9.91
|
28
|
NO |
4613
| Party | Votes | Result | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metarithmistiko Kinima | 22,340,586 | 41.17% | 121 | 23.23
|
87
|
YES
(PM) |
| Dimokratiko Aristero Metopo | 17,580,565 | 32.40% | 99 | 22.43
|
1
|
YES |
| Dimokratikos Synaspismos | 14,343,450 | 26.43% | 80 | 45.66
|
138
|
NO |
4616 (July)
| Party | Votes | Result | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME.K. | 16,078,017 | 26.33% | 54 | 14.84
|
67
|
NO |
| Ethniki Elpis - MP | 10,276,448 | 16.83% | 34 | 16.83
|
34
|
NO |
| DI.SY. - K.D. | 8,417,025 | 13.78% | 28 | 12.65
|
52
|
NO |
| D.A.M. | 7,351,057 | 12.04% | 25 | 20.36
|
74
|
NO |
| Ethniki Anagennisi | 7,360,085 | 12.05% | 24 | 12.05
|
24
|
NO |
| Enosi Kentrou (EK) | 6,530,096 | 10.69% | 19 | 10.69
|
19
|
NO |
| KKK | 5,055,831 | 8.28% | 16 | 8.29
|
16
|
NO |
4616 (September)
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME.K. | 13,741,964 | 24.46% | 51 | 1.87
|
3
|
NO |
| Nea Kalopia | 9,236,298 | 16.44% | 33 | 0.39 (as Ethniki Elpida - MP)
|
1
|
NO |
| DI.SY. | 8,550,781 | 15.22% | 30 | 1.44
|
2
|
YES
(PM) |
| Ethniki Anagennisi | 6,986,041 | 12.43% | 26 | 0.38
|
2
|
YES |
| D.A.S. | 7,231,434 | 12.87% | 25 | 0.83 (as D.A.M.)
|
- | YES |
| Enosi Kentrou (EK) | 5,976,595 | 10.64% | 20 | 0.05
|
1
|
YES |
| KKK | 4,467,272 | 7.95% | 15 | 0.33
|
1
|
NO |
4619
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME.K. | 19,792,863 | 34.41% | 104 | 9.95
|
53
|
YES
(PM) |
| Ethniki Anagennisi | 9,302,319 | 16.17% | 50 | 3.74
|
24
|
YES |
| DI.SY. | 7,220,604 | 12.55% | 38 | 2.67
|
8
|
NO |
| Nea Kalopia | 7,108,301 | 12.36% | 37 | 4.08
|
4
|
NO |
| D.A.S. | 6,924,481 | 12.04% | 36 | 0.83
|
11
|
NO |
| Enosi Kentrou (EK) | 4,338,532 | 7.54% | 21 | 3.10
|
1
|
NO |
| E.P.A.K. | 2,841,044 | 4.94% | 14 | 4.94
|
14
|
NO |
4622
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME.K. | 24.22% | 14,291,884 | 74 | 10.19
|
30
|
NO |
| Koinonia Axion | 19.71% | 11,629,164 | 59 | 7.16
|
21
|
YES
(PM) |
| Nea Kalopia - EE | 18.81% | 11,095,497 | 57 | 6.45
|
20
|
YES |
| D.A.S. | 18.20% | 10,737,508 | 54 | 6.16
|
18
|
YES |
| Enosi Kentrou (EK) | 12.03% | 7,100,022 | 35 | 4.49
|
14
|
NO |
| Ethniki Anagenisi | 6.94% | 4,092,564 | 21 | 9.23
|
29
|
NO |
| E.P.A.K. | 0.09% | 51,250 | 0 | 4.85
|
14
|
NO |
4625 (January)
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME.K. | 12,688,507 | 22.36% | 66 | 1.86
|
8
|
NO |
| Koinonia Axion | 11,205,466 | 19.75% | 60 | 0.04
|
1
|
NO |
| Nea Kalopia - EE | 10,397,718 | 18.32% | 56 | 0.49
|
1
|
NO |
| D.A.S. | 10,230,297 | 18.03% | 55 | 0.17
|
1
|
NO |
| Enosi Kentrou (EK) | 7,984,423 | 14.07% | 41 | 2.04
|
6
|
NO |
| Ethniki Anagennisi | 4,243,910 | 7.48% | 22 | 0.54
|
1
|
NO |
4625 (September)
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME.K. | 21,786,153 | 38.26% | 112 | 15.90
|
66
|
NO |
| Koinonia Axion | 12,982,607 | 22.80% | 69 | 3.05
|
9
|
YES
(PM) |
| D.A.S. | 11,846,581 | 20.80% | 63 | 2.77
|
7
|
YES |
| Ethniki Anagennisi | 10,331,643 | 18.14% | 56 | 10.66
|
34
|
YES |
4628
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME.K. | 22,730,969 | 40.60% | 123 | 2.14
|
11
|
NO |
| D.A.S. | 13,439,427 | 24.00% | 72 | 3.20
|
9
|
YES
(PM) |
| Koinonia Axion | 10,839,474 | 19.36% | 58 | 3.44
|
11
|
YES |
| Ethniki Anagennisi | 8,981,697 | 16.04% | 47 | 2.10
|
9
|
YES |
4631
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME.K. | 21,902,886 | 39.03% | 117 | 1.57
|
6
|
NO |
| D.A.S. | 14,145,058 | 25.21% | 76 | 1.21
|
4
|
YES
(PM) |
| Ethniki Anagennisi | 9,902,384 | 17.65% | 54 | 1.61
|
7
|
YES |
| Koinonia Axion | 10,161,590 | 18.11% | 53 | 1.25
|
5
|
YES |
4633
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koinonia Axion | 18,911,586 | 51.97% | 156 | 33.86
|
103
|
YES
(PM) |
| D.A.S. | 17,478,982 | 48.03% | 144 | 22.82
|
68
|
NO |
4636
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISY | 21,301,453 | 54.21% | 162 | 2.24
|
6
|
YES
(PM) |
| D.A.S. | 17,992,634 | 45.79% | 138 | 2.24
|
6
|
NO |
4638
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISY - Nea Epohi | 19,529,412 | 51.70% | 154 | 2.51
|
8
|
YES
(PM) |
| D.A.S. | 18,246,855 | 48.30% | 146 | 2.51
|
8
|
NO |
4641
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.A.S. | 22,179,977 | 50.76% | 251 | 2.46
|
105
|
YES
(PM) |
| DISY | 21,476,363 | 49.15% | 249 | 2.55
|
95
|
NO |
| SPOROI | 39,198 | 0.09% | 0 | 0.09
|
0 | NO |
4644
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.A.S. | 31,883,548 | 52.74% | 262 | 1.98
|
11
|
YES
(PM) |
| DISY | 28,497,691 | 47.14% | 238 | 2.01
|
11
|
NO |
| SPOROI | 47,349 | 0.08% | 0 | 0.01
|
0 | NO |
| OURANIO TOXO | 30,317 | 0.05% | 0 | 0.05
|
0 | NO |
4647
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.A.S. | 33,645,420 | 55.20% | 277 | 2.46
|
15
|
YES
(PM) |
| DISY | 27,242,746 | 44.70% | 223 | 2.44
|
15
|
NO |
| OURANIO TOXO | 33,787 | 0.06% | 0 | 0.01
|
0 | NO |
| SPOROI | 28,184 | 0.05% | 0 | 0.03
|
0 | NO |
4650
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.A.S. | 33,787,146 | 54.90% | 275 | 0.30
|
2
|
YES
(PM) |
| DISY | 27,679,943 | 44.97% | 225 | 0.27
|
2
|
NO |
| OURANIO TOXO | 33,787 | 0.07% | 0 | 0.01
|
0 | NO |
| SPOROI | 28,184 | 0.06% | 0 | 0.01
|
0 | NO |
4653
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.A.S. | 23,391,563 | 53.14% | 262 | 1.76
|
13
|
YES
(PM) |
| DISY | 20,629,421 | 46.86% | 238 | 1.89
|
13
|
NO |
4656
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.A.S. | 24,708,808 | 56.85% | 287 | 3.71
|
13
|
YES
(PM) |
| DISY | 20,629,421 | 43.08% | 213 | 3.78
|
13
|
NO |
| OURANIO TOXO | 33,787 | 0.07% | 0 | 0.07
|
0 | NO |
4658 (January)
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.A.S. | 23,391,563 | 57.06% | 287 | 0.21
|
0 | YES
(PM) |
| DISY | 18,216,034 | 42.94% | 213 | 0.14
|
0 | NO |
4658 (February)
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.A.S. | 23,691,677 | 55.82% | 281 | 1.24
|
6
|
YES
(PM) |
| DISY | 18,216,034 | 44.18% | 219 | 1.24
|
6
|
NO |
4661
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.A.S. | 23,189,569 | 53.43% | 267 | 2.39
|
14
|
YES
(PM) |
| DISY | 20,210,827 | 46.57% | 233 | 2.39
|
14
|
NO |
4664
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.A.S. - Laikes Dynameis | 24,937,504 | 51.26% | 256 | 2.17
|
11
|
YES
(PM) |
| DISY | 23,707,873 | 48.74% | 244 | 2.17
|
11
|
NO |
4666
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleftheri Patrida | 25,546,414 | 44.72% | 223 | 44.72
|
223
|
NO |
| DISY | 15,951,718 | 27.92% | 139 | 20.82
|
105
|
YES
(PM) |
| D.A.S. - Laikes Dynameis | 15,628,595 | 27.36% | 138 | 23.90
|
118
|
YES |
4668
| Party | Votes | Results | Seats | % change | Seats change | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleftheri Patrida | 25,546,414 | 42.79% | 209 | 1.93
|
14
|
YES
(PM) |
| D.A.S. | 18,572,749 | 31.78% | 166 | 4.42
|
28
|
NO |
| DISY | 14,863,097 | 25.43% | 125 | 2.49
|
14
|
YES |