[1] The main opposition party, al-Islah, attacked the government for not carrying out economic reforms and for corruption.

Most candidates were independents, however many of these were backed by either the General People's Congress or al-Islah parties.

[2] Each party or independent candidate had their own logo such as an owl or horse for the ballot paper to help illiterate voters.

[4] In two districts, Hajjah and Dhamar the results were cancelled due to irregularities.

[5] International monitors described the elections as being 'reasonably free and fair' and 'a positive step in the democratic development of Yemen'.