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Meetings of States parties & elections
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
At the Meeting of States parties, elections may be held to replace members at the end of their term, or to elect new members due to resignation or death. Each State party may nominate one person from its own nationals to stand for election at a Meeting of States parties. Members are elected for a term of four years and are eligible for re-election.
States parties cast their votes by secret ballot from a list of nominees, with due consideration being given to the geographical distribution, relevant legal experience and gender representation of the candidates.
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Elections
| Date | Meeting | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31st Meeting of State parties & 2025 elections | Election of the members to replace those whose terms expire on 19 January 2026 |
| 2023 | 30th Meeting of State parties & 2023 elections | Election of the members to replace those whose terms expire on 19 January 2024 |
| 2021 | 29th Meeting of State parties & 2021 elections | Election of the members to replace those whose terms expire on 19 January 2022 |
| 2019 | 28th Meeting of State parties & 2019 elections | Election of the members to replace those whose terms expire on 19 January 2020 |
| 2017 | 27th Meeting of States parties & 2017 elections | Election of the members to replace those whose terms expire on 19 January 2018 |
| 2015 | 26th Meeting of States parties & 2015 elections | Election of the members to replace those whose terms expire on 19 January 2016 |
| 2013 | 25th Meeting of States parties & 2013 elections | Election of the members to replace those whose terms expire on 19 January 2014 |
| 2012 | 24th Meeting of States parties & 2011 elections | Election of the members to replace those whose terms expire on 19 January 2012 |
| 2010 | 23rd Meeting of States parties & 2010 elections | Election of the members to replace those whose terms expire on 19 January 2010 |
| 2008 | 22nd Meeting of States parties & 2008 elections | Election of the members to replace those whose terms expire on 19 January 2008 |
| 2006 | 21st Meeting of States parties & 2006 elections | Election of the members to replace those whose terms expire on 19 January 2006 |