Elections in South Sudan
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South Sudan has never had a national election. However the most recent sub-national election was in 2010 for the presidency of the regional government of Southern Sudan[1] and for the bicameral, 170-member Legislative Assembly.
Voting Age limit is 18 years old and above.
Latest elections
President
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salva Kiir Mayardit | Sudan People's Liberation Movement | 2,616,613 | 92.99 | |
| Lam Akol | Sudan People's Liberation Movement–Democratic Change | 197,217 | 7.01 | |
| Total | 2,813,830 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 2,813,830 | – | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 4,539,835 | 61.98 | ||
| Source: National Electoral Commission | ||||
Legislative Assembly
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudan People's Liberation Movement | 161 | |||
| Sudan People's Liberation Movement–Democratic Change | 1 | |||
| National Congress Party | 1 | |||
| Independents | 7 | |||
| Total | 170 | |||
| Registered voters/turnout | 4,539,835 | – | ||
| Source: National Electoral Commission | ||||
Independence referendum
In 2010, the 2011 South Sudanese independence referendum was held resulting in a strong majority in favour of independence. This was despite difficulties and irregularities.[2]
See also
References
- ^ FACTBOX: Sudan presidential election results Sudan Tribune, 27 April 2010
- ^ Pete Muller in Juba, southern Sudan. "South Sudan's polling problems".