Nominations for all other partisan offices are decided in a separate primary election.

The local elections are two separate elections held at the same time.

The various high-level representatives are elected in two separate elections each year, with all taking office from 1 July.

As of November 1969, the mayor is elected in a separate election.

Starting in 2001, the mayor is chosen in a separate election.

Mr. King suggested the move to save the expense of separate elections.

The president is elected by the Saeima in a separate election, also held every four years.

Following Sharon's victory, it was decided to do away with separate elections for prime minister and return to the previous system.

This deadline has been set because in 1994 Germany will have 19 separate elections making progress impossible.

"Voters think of each position as almost a separate election."