Parliament
The unicameral Sri Lankan Parliament has 225 seats with 196 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote using a preferential method in which voters select 3 candidates in order of preference. The remaining 29 seats are allocated to other political parties and groups in proportion to share of national vote. Members serve 5-year terms.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Sri Lanka
| Population | 21,203,000 |
| Election Method | Directly Elected |
| Term Length | 5 years |
| Term Limit | None |
Upcoming Election
| Election | Count Down | Election Date |
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| Sri Lankan Legislative Election, 2029 | in 4 years | November 2029 *No Fixed Date |
Event Timeline
| November 14, 2024 | Sri Lankan Legislative Election, 2024 | |||
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| August 5, 2020 | Sri Lankan Legislative Election, 2020 | |||
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| August 17, 2015 | Sri Lankan Legislative Election, 2015 | |||
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