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2017 Nepalese provincial elections

Provincial assembly elections were held in Nepal on 26 November and 7 December 2017 along with the general election. 330 seats in the seven newly created provincial assemblies were elected by first-past-the-post voting and 220 by proportional representation. The election was part of Nepal's transformation to a federal republic. The next Election will be held in 2022 unless dissolved earlier without completing the five years term. 2022 Nepalese provincial election will be the second election for provinces after completion of tenure of five years.

Electoral system
The 550 members of the provincial assemblies will be elected by two methods; 330 will be elected from single-member constituencies by first-past-the-post voting and 220 seats will be elected by closed list proportional representation for parties gathering more than 1.5% of the votes. Each voter will get separate ballot papers for the two methods. Eligibility to vote To vote in the general election, one must be: • on the electoral roll • aged 18 • a citizen of Nepal • of sound mind • not ineligible as per federal election fraud and punishment laws Timetable The key dates are listed below The first phase of the election was carried out on 26 November 2017 in 32 mountainous and hilly districts. The counting of the votes of the first phase will also only begin once the second phase is conducted. == Results ==
Results
Overall Koshi Province Madhesh Province Bagmati Province Gandaki Province Lumbini Province Karnali Province Sudurpashchim Province == See also ==
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