Legislative Elections
The Legislative Council has 60 members, of whom 30 are elected by popular vote in geographical constituencies, and 30 elected from functional constituencies (businessmen and professionals).
In Hong Kong, legislative elections are held every four years, in years evenly divisible by four. The most recent election was held 7 September 2008. The next will occur on 9 September 2012.
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