2006 Election
In the parliamentary election held on 22 January 2006, PAICV won 52.28% of the popular vote and 41 out of 72 seats in the National Assembly.
In the presidential election held on 12 February 2006, Pedro Pires again defeated Carlos Veiga, winning 50.98% of the vote.
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