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.

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Voting Age limit is 18 years old and above.

Latest elections

President

CandidatePartyVotes%
Salva Kiir Mayardit Sudan People's Liberation Movement 2,616,61392.99
Lam Akol Sudan People's Liberation Movement–Democratic Change 197,2177.01
Total2,813,830100.00
Total votes2,813,830
Registered voters/turnout4,539,83561.98
Source: National Electoral Commission

Legislative Assembly

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PartyVotes%Seats
Sudan People's Liberation Movement 161
Sudan People's Liberation Movement–Democratic Change 1
National Congress Party 1
Independents7
Total170
Registered voters/turnout4,539,835
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

  1. FACTBOX: Sudan presidential election results Sudan Tribune, 27 April 2010
  2. Pete Muller in Juba, southern Sudan. "South Sudan's polling problems".