2009 French Polynesian presidential election

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February 2009 French Polynesian presidential election

An indirect presidential election was held in French Polynesia on 11 February 2009, after defections from the ruling pro-autonomy faction and a scheduled constructive vote of no confidence planned for 12 February 2009 caused the incumbent Gaston Tong Sang to step down on 7 February 2009.

November 2009 French Polynesian presidential election

An indirect presidential election was held in French Polynesia on Tuesday 24 November 2009, after the opposition, led by Gaston Tong Sang, won a vote of no confidence against the government of incumbent French Polynesia President Oscar Temaru.

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2008 presidential election may refer to:

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2008 French Polynesian presidential election

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