2008 Mongolian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Mongolia on 29 June 2008. A total of 356 candidates ran for the 76 seats in the State Great Khural. According to official results published on 14 July, at least 39 seats were won by the ruling Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP), and at least 25 seats by the main opposition party, the Democrats (DP). Ten seats remained subject to possible recounts.

2008 Mongolian parliamentary election
29 June 2008
All 76 seats in the State Great Khural
39 seats needed for a majority
PartyLeader % Seats +/–
MPRP Sanjaagiin Bayar 52.68 45 +9
Democratic Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj 40.44 28 −6
Civil Will Sanjaasürengiin Oyuun 1.98 1 +1
Green Dangaasürengiin Enkhbat 1.43 1 New
Independents – 3.48 1 −2
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Constituencies won
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  Civil Will   Green Party  Independent
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