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Since 1991 the President had been elected in a single round of voting by the [[first-past-the-post voting|first-past-the-post system]]. However, the [[Zambian general election, 2016|2016 elections]] are likely to see the [[two-round system]] used. The constitutional changes have been approved by the National Assembly and | Since 1991 the President had been elected in a single round of voting by the [[first-past-the-post voting|first-past-the-post system]]. However, the [[Zambian general election, 2016|2016 elections]] are likely to see the [[two-round system]] used. The constitutional changes have been approved by the National Assembly and did receive presidential assent.<ref>[http://africanarguments.org/2015/12/15/can-zambias-opposition-unseat-president-lungu-in-the-2016-elections/ Can Zambia’s opposition unseat President Lungu in the 2016 elections?] African Arguments, 15 December 2015</ref> | ||
If a president dies in office, a by-election is held to elect a president to serve the remainder of the five-year term. However, the 2015 constitutional amendments provide for a running mate, who would serve the remainder of the five-year term without the need for a by-election in the instance of the death of an incumbent. | If a president dies in office, a by-election is held to elect a president to serve the remainder of the five-year term. However, the 2015 constitutional amendments provide for a running mate, who would serve the remainder of the five-year term without the need for a by-election in the instance of the death of an incumbent. | ||
