Beja (Assembly of the Republic constituency)
Beja is a constituency of Portugal. It elects members to the Assembly of the Republic, the Portuguese national parliament. The constituency covers the geographical area of the District of Beja.
In terms of its representation in the Assembly, Beja typically elects between 3 and 5 members of parliament, depending on the overall national population and the specific allocation of seats per district. The number of seats is determined before each election.
Historically, Beja has been a stronghold for left-wing political parties, particularly the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) and the Socialist Party (PS). The electoral results often reflect a strong presence of these parties, though other parties, such as the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the CDS – People's Party, also contest the elections.
The boundaries of the Beja constituency are coterminous with the District of Beja, ensuring that all municipalities within the district are represented within the constituency. The composition of the Assembly of the Republic can significantly impact national policies and governance, making the electoral choices in Beja a contributing factor to the overall political landscape of Portugal. The representatives elected from Beja are tasked with representing the interests and concerns of the district's population within the national parliament.