General Council of Martinique
The General Council of Martinique is composed of 45 seats whose members are elected by popular vote to serve six-year terms. The President of the General Council is Josette Manin as of 31 March 2011 (2011 -03-31)
| Party | seats | |
|---|---|---|
| • | Miscellaneous Left | 21 |
| • | Martinican Progressive Party | 10 |
| Miscellaneous Right | 4 | |
| Union for a Popular Movement | 3 | |
| Other regionalists | 3 | |
| Martinican Independence Movement | 2 | |
| Martinican Socialist Federation | 2 | |
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