2000 Surinamese general election

General elections were held in Suriname on 25 May 2000. The result was a victory for the New Front for Democracy and Development, which won 33 of the 51 seats. Voter turnout was 72%.

2000 Surinamese general election
25 May 2000
51 seats in the National Assembly
26 seats needed for a majority
PartyLeader % Seats +/–
NFDO Ronald Venetiaan 47.49 33 +14
DA–KTPI–NDP 15.04 10 −11
DNP 2000 Jules Wijdenbosch 9.93 3 New
DA'91 Winston Jessurun 6.12 2 −2
PV FAL 4.47 2 +1
PALU Iwan Krolis 0.71 1 New
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Chairman of the National Assembly before Chairman of the National Assembly after
Marijke Djwalapersad
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