Landtag of Bavaria
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The Landtag of Bavaria is Bavaria's unicameral legislature. Before 1999 there was an upper house, the Senate of Bavaria.
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Composition of the Landtag after the 2003 elections
| Party | Vote | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Social Union | 60.7% | 124 |
| Social Democratic Party of Germany | 19.6% | 41 |
| German Green Party | 7.7% | 15 |
| Total | 180 |
The state government is formed by the CSU, with Edmund Stoiber as Minister-president.
Elections are conducted using a proportional representation system, with a minimum of 5% vote share to receive any seats.