Aruba
Electoral political system
Political and administrative structure
Aruba is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Its form of government is a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. The Head of State is the Monarch of the Netherlands, represented by a Governor. The Head of Government is the Prime Minister, who is indirectly elected by the Parliament.
Aruba is divided into six administrative districts. The districts of Oranjestad and San Nicolaas are each subdivided into two parts for census purposes only.
National parliament
Aruba has a unicameral Parliament (Staten), composed of 21 members elected by universal suffrage in a single national constituency through a proportional representation system.
Municipal government
There are no local government structures in Aruba.
Duration of terms
Parliament (Staten): four years; Governor: six years.
Representation system
Parliament (Staten): proportional representation.
Type of list
Open list.
Electoral constituency
Single nationwide multi-member constituency.
Laws on parity and gender quotas
None.
Legal instruments applicable to municipalities
Not applicable.
Electoral Justice
Electoral Management Body under the Executive Branch: Aruba Electoral Council (Electorale Raad).