Because the election was declared invalid, previously elected members of the House of Deputies and Senate retained their seats. This resulted in Morales' MAS party still holding a majority in both chambers. New elections were scheduled for 3 May 2020. In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Bolivian electoral body, the TSE, made an announcement postponing the election. Morales's party MAS reluctantly agreed with the first delay only. A date for the new election was delayed twice more, in the face of massive protests and violence The final proposed date for the elections was the 18th of October.