Key Figures and Facts About Zimbabwe's Elections
International News
August 21, 2023
The ruling ZANU PF party is aiming to retain a two thirds majority in the parliamentary election where 582 candidates are contesting for 210 seats. To win, a candidate needs a simple majority, which is get more votes than their competitors. The threshold for victory in the presidential race 50 percent plus one. Eleven candidates are vying for the country's top job – 10 men and only one woman.