‘We thank the Venezuelan people for once again demonstrating civic responsibility,’ CNE President Amoroso said.

On Tuesday, the National Electoral Council (CNE) officially proclaimed the new members of the National Assembly during a ceremony that reinforced Venezuela’s democratic institutional stability following the successful May 25 election.

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“We are deeply proud to have you here and thank the Venezuelan people for once again demonstrating civic responsibility,” CNE President Elvis Amoroso said during the ceremony held at the Caracas headquarters of the electoral authority.

The proclamation took place simultaneously across all Venezuelan states, also formalizing the election of governors and regional representatives. CNE Vice President Carlos Quintero called the date “profoundly significant” for the Bolivarian democracy.

Electoral System Recognized Internationally

Amoroso emphasized that Venezuela’s electoral system has received praise from international observers for its “speed, efficiency, and security.” Recently, international observers delivered a document with recommendations for future elections, which the Council formally acknowledged.

On Sunday, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) ensured security at all polling stations throughout the country. The CNE president also publicly thanked Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez and the military high command for their “extraordinary work.”

“The high voter turnout reaffirms the civic spirit of the Venezuelan people, their democratic maturity, and their belief in the vote as a tool for transformation,” Quintero said, urging the new lawmakers to fully commit to their roles.

“The Venezuelan people have placed their trust in you. Let that mandate now become service, honest work and full dedication to building collective well-being,” he added.

The proclamation event complied with the provisions of the Constitution and electoral laws, formalizing the allocation of seats for the 2026–2031 legislative term.

The ceremony marked another chapter in strengthening Venezuela’s democratic institutions, demonstrating the continuity and stability of the electoral system to the international community.

Official Results Confirm Legislative Distribution

The CNE presented the final results with 99.88% of polling stations counted and a voter turnout of 43.18%. The United Socialist Party–led Simon Bolivar Great Patriotic Pole (GPP) achieved a sweeping victory with 5,024,475 votes (83.42%), winning 253 seats in the National Assembly and 23 governorships.

The opposition Democratic Alliance ranked as the second political force with 361,769 votes (6.01%), securing 13 assembly seats and one governorship. It was followed by the UNTC-Unica Alliance with 304,425 votes (5.05%), which earned 11 seats. The Neighborhood Force obtained four seats with 141,588 votes (2.35%).

Of the 285 seats in the National Assembly, 282 were assigned during this electoral process. The remaining three, designated for Indigenous people representation, will be determined in an assembly scheduled for next Sunday, along with nine seats for state legislative councils.

The CNE assigned 247 out of 260 available seats in state legislative councils. The low percentage of null votes (0.15%) highlighted the clarity of the electoral process and citizens’ understanding of the voting system in place.

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Sources: VTV – CNE

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