Somaliland multiparty system and elections began with a constitutional referendum in 2001
Elections and Somaliland Democracy is a home initiative started from the grassroots, since that time, Somaliland has successfully held three municipal elections in 2002, 2012, and 2021; three presidential elections in 2003, 2010, and 2017; and two parliamentary elections in 2005 and 2021 with great success.