Elections in Timor Leste: July 7 Parliamentary Elections

In the shadows of the tense 2007 election and the recent successful presidential election, citizens of Timor Leste will go to the polls on July 7 to elect a new parliament.

Elections in Timor Leste: July 7 Parliamentary Elections answers frequently asked questions on the country’s electoral system and administration, including such questions as:

• Why are these elections important?
• What are the prospects for free and fair elections?
• What are the likely outcomes of this election?  

Download IFES' FAQs on Elections in Timor Leste.

Learn more about IFES’ work in Timor Leste.