Mongolian election will reconfigure politics

Significance The introduction of proportional representation opens the way for more parties to enter the legislature. Parties and candidates have tactical decisions to make in a bid to maximise their chances under new rules with a reduced number of districts. The increased quota for female candidates will raise the number of women in parliament. Impacts Democratic legitimacy will be enhanced by competition in the new electoral framework. The election is likely to favour the opposition camp over the MPP. A stronger opposition will be fragmented.