Regional elections were held in Mauritania on 1 and 15 September 2018, alongside parliamentary and local elections. They were the first elections to the newly created regional councils.
Background Regional councils were created in Mauritania following a 2017 constitutional referendum that abolished the Senate, replacing it with regional councils in every wilaya and a single one for the city of Nouakchott.
Election system Regional councils in Mauritania are elected using the proportional representation system of the largest remainder method with two rounds. In the first round, voters choose from one of several lists running. If one list obtains an absolute majority of votes, the council seats would be then distributed proportionally. If not, a second round must be held between the two largest lists. The president of the Regional Council is elected by the Regional Council from one of their members.
Regional governments The following table lists party control in each regional council after the election.
Region New control Adrar Union for the Republic (UPR) Assaba Union for the Republic (UPR) Brakna Union for the Republic (UPR) Dakhlet Nouadhibou Union for the Republic (UPR) Gorgol Union for the Republic (UPR) Guidimaka Union for the Republic (UPR) Hodh Ech Chargui Union for the Republic (UPR) Hodh El Gharbi Union for the Republic (UPR) Inchiri Union for the Republic (UPR) Nouakchott Union for the Republic (UPR) Tagant Union for the Republic (UPR) Tiris Zemmour Union for the Republic (UPR) Trarza Union for the Republic (UPR)
Summary by region Adrar
Assaba
Brakna
Dakhlet Nouadhibou
Gorgol
Guidimaka
Hodh Ech Chargui
Hodh El Gharbi
Inchiri
Nouakchott
Tagant
Tiris Zemmour
Trarza
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