2007, San Marino used proportional representation. A majority of at least 35 seats is given to the winning coalition of parties which receives an absolute majority of votes at the first or the eventual second round of elections. Within single coalitions, seats are divided between the parties using a D'Hondt system. A 3.5% threshold exists, together with guarantees for female candidates. Powers The Council appoints from among its members the Congress of State, which is the executive branch of the government, and the Captains Regents, who serve as the heads of state. Electoral results In the 2019 election, two electoral alliances were formed: Libera, an alliance of the Democratic Socialist Left, Civic 10 and Socialist Ideals Movement and Reforms and Development Noi per la Repubblica, an alliance of the Socialist Party, Party of Socialists and Democrats, Democratic Movement San Marino Together and We Sammarinese See also Arengo Politics of San Marino List of legislatures by country References External links 13th-century establishments in Italy San Marino Government of San Marino San Marino San Marino Politics of San Marino Political organizations based in San Marino