By Bulgan Batdorj
The results are in, and Mongolia has made history—a record-breaking 32 women have secured seats in the country’s 126-member parliament, representing 25.4% of the total. Of the 32 women elected, 8 were chosen directly through constituency votes, while the remaining 24 gained seats through the party list system. All represent five political parties: MPP 15, DP 10, KhUN 3, Civil Will Green Party 2, and National Coalition 2.
Table 1: Women Parliamentarians 2024-28, Mongolia.
| Name | Elected from | Party |
|---|---|---|
| B. Battsetseg | 1 – Arkhangai, Uvurkhangai, Bayankhongor | Mongolian People’s Party |
| Kh. Bolormaa | 10 – Sukhbaatar, Chingeltei | Democratic Party |
| Ch. Nomin | 11 – Songinokhairkhan | Mongolian People’s Party |
| E. Bolormaa | 2 – Govi-Altai, Zavkhan, Khovd, Uvs | Mongolian People’s Party |
| D. Uuriintuya | 4 – Bulgan, Khuvsgul, Orkhon | Mongolian People’s Party |
| Ch. Undram | 5 – Darkhan-Uul, Selenge, Tuv | Mongolian People’s Party |
| L. Munkhbayasgalan | 7 – Govisumber, Dornogovi, Dundgovi, Umnugovi | Democratic Party |
| Kh. Bulgantuya | 8 – Bayanzurkh | Mongolian People’s Party |
| B. Narantuya – Nara | Party List | Civil Will Green Party |
| S. Zamira | Party List | Civil Will Green Party |
| S. Odontuya | Party List | Democratic Party |
| S. Tsenguun | Party List | Democratic Party |
| J. Bayarmaa | Party List | Democratic Party |
| D. Enkhtuya | Party List | Democratic Party |
| B. Punsalmaa | Party List | Democratic Party |
| P. Batchimeg | Party List | Democratic Party |
| B. Jargalan | Party List | Democratic Party |
| Ts. Munkhtuya | Party List | Democratic Party |
| L. Enkhsaikhan | Party List | KhUN |
| G. Uyangakhishig | Party List | KhUN |
| B. Munkhsoyol | Party List | KhUN |
| M. Enkhtsetseg | Party List | Mongolian People’s Party |
| O. Saranchuluun | Party List | Mongolian People’s Party |
| D. Ganmaa | Party List | Mongolian People’s Party |
| M. Mandkhai | Party List | Mongolian People’s Party |
| B. Uyanga | Party List | Mongolian People’s Party |
| A. Ariunzaya | Party List | Mongolian People’s Party |
| B. Kherlen | Party List | Mongolian People’s Party |
| O. Nominchimeg | Party List | Mongolian People’s Party |
| Kh. Baasanjargal | Party List | Mongolian People’s Party |
| A. Undraa | Party List | National Coalition |
| M. Sarnai | Party List | National Coalition |
According to our previously written article, this number falls under the “modest setback” scenario—as the number of women elected directly is 8 out of 316 women candidates in the 13 constituencies, representing a success of only 2.5%. However, the party list mechanism allowed for the maximum potential of 24 women to be elected, demonstrating the importance of the zipper system. While the direct constituency results represented a setback, the overall outcome of 32 women securing seats in Mongolia’s 126-member parliament is still a historic achievement. This 25.4% representation shatters the previous record of 15%, significantly increasing the number of women parliamentarians from 13 to 32.
These women parliamentarians now have the opportunity to leverage their positions to champion the concerns of Mongolian women and promote gender equality, in addition to the expertise they bring to their respective areas. I also hope they can come together as a group to leverage their collective influence for meaningful reforms and solidify this success to pave the way for continued success in future elections.
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