Mongolia’s 2024 parliamentary elections will be held on June 28, and each political party has officially announced the names of their candidates. with expanded legislative branch This year’s elections will be one of the most important in Mongolian modern history, with the number of seats expanding from 76 to 126. The elections may shed light on the current state of political parties and their influence on Mongolian political life.
according to To the Mongolian General Election Committee, 23 political parties and two coalition governments will run a two-week campaign starting June 14th. Based on currently available open source information, the Democratic Party (DP), Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), Kun Party, Civic Unity Party, and National Union have announced the names of their candidates.
Candidates from traditional political parties, such as the Democratic Party and the Diet members, aim to win a majority, if not a supermajority. The additional 50 seats will create new opportunities for parties under a mixed electoral system. There is also a merger from 26 constituencies to 13 constituencies. impact About new parties and new faces.
After evaluating the latest list of candidates, the Kun Party and MPP are believed to be in the best position to win the next election. Predictions are flying around on social media platforms, with opinions from political activists and former politicians reflected. The Democratic Progressive Party is expected to win 15 to 20 seats in parliament, while the Kun Party is expected to win more than 30 seats. Currently, the MPP holds 61 of the 76 seats in the Mongolian parliament, followed by the Democratic Progressive Party, which is in a distant second place with 11 seats.
The campaigns are run by people from a variety of professional backgrounds, including journalists, engineers, environmentalists, rights activists, nonprofit activists, education advocates, and experts in economics and law. Assessing the list of all political parties and coalitions, we see a selection that is broadly inclusive, diverse, and youth-focused.
The ruling MPP, which currently holds the positions of president and prime minister, has listed 126 candidates, including incumbent MPs such as Tsogtbaatar Damdin and Unurbolor Damdinsuren. It also includes highly educated leaders of the younger generation, such as Dr. Rubsanjamut Ganzorig, an engineer who graduated from the University of Tokyo. Dr. Bam Okil Durham is a leading anthropologist and academic who studied at Oxford University. Batnairamdar Otgonshahr, former Minister of Road Transport and Harvard University graduate;
It is noteworthy that the MPP leadership excluded former Prime Minister Batbold Sukhbaatar from being a candidate. Batbold is currently involved in: legal battle He was accused of systematic corruption and filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Khun Party has candidates with a high probability of winning78, including human rights activist Dr. Otgontugus Banzuragchi and Mr. Munkudur Badral, a graduate of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy who is currently representing Sukhbaatar district council and chairman of the human rights subcommittee. I have listed the names.
Despite the emergence of a new generation of leaders and social activists, there are also a number of former members of parliament who are seeking a return to parliament.
The Democratic Party reintroduced former parliamentarians Bayartsogt Sangajab, Narantuya Zagdokou and Temuuzin Kisigdenberer as experienced politicians. The Democratic Party included younger members such as Nomingerer Kujag, a lawyer specializing in constitutional law, and Sigil Urzijic, who previously served as press secretary in the presidential office of Battulga Hartmar. What’s more, surprisingly, Battulga itself will be contesting the seats of Khuvsgul, Bolgan, and Erdenet.
The Democratic Youth Union (DYU), which has more than 90,000 members, has made a significant contribution to the Democratic Progressive Party’s efforts to strengthen its political influence and win more seats in parliament. DYU called for the party leadership to be more inclusive, diverse and supportive of newcomers.
While well-known political parties such as the DPP, the National Assembly and the Kun Party are turning to up-and-coming figures in selecting their candidates, some former Diet members who have left these parties have started new parties or coalitions to improve their chances of winning seats in the National Assembly.
Oyungerel Tsedendamba, a former Democratic Party member and former member of parliament, founded his own political party, the Citizens United Party. The party plans to field 59 candidates, including itself.
Nomtoibayar Nyamtaisir, a former MPP member and the eldest son of the founder of a major mining conglomerate, heads the National Coalition, which has fielded 76 candidates. “One of the goals of the People’s Union is to separate business and politics and implement policies that enrich not only businesses but also the people,” Nomtoybayar said in a press release. He also emphasized increased government spending and tax incentives. Of the 76 National Coalition candidates, 35 (46%) are women, far more than any other candidate. new 30 percent allocation It was introduced in Mongolia’s constitutional amendment last year.
This year’s parliamentary elections take place amid an increasingly unstable regional order. Expanding Mongolia’s legislative branch could strengthen government service delivery and representation, but the decision will also have a significant impact on how Mongolia manages its natural resources. That is why former President Bagabandi Natsag said, “I hope that the younger generation will participate in this election.” I think this election will be a policy-based election. ”
