Egypt: 2005 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Jan. 15, 2006 |
| Report Number |
RS22274 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Jeremy M. Sharp, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
| Older Revisions |
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Summary:
In 2005, Egypt conducted two sets of elections that illustrate both the opportunities and
challenges
for U.S. democracy promotion policy in the Middle East. On September 7, 2005, Egypt conducted
its first multi-candidate presidential election, resulting in the reelection of President Hosni Mubarak
with 88% of the vote. Although some have credited Egypt for holding a competitive election, many
have criticized the outcome and alleged fraud. Parliamentary elections in Egypt resulted in the ruling
NDP party securing an overwhelming majority of seats but also saw independent candidates
affiliated with the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood winning nearly 20% of seats, a dramatic gain from
previous elections. This report provides an overview of both elections and their implications for
U.S. policy. For more information on Egypt, see CRS Report RL33003 , Egypt: Background
and U.S.
Relations , by Jeremy M. Sharp.
