July 2003 Kiribati presidential election

July 2003 Kiribati presidential election

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Candidate Anote Tong Harry Tong Banuera Berina Party PTK Protectionist Independent Popular vote 13,556 12,457 2,591 Percentage 47.39% 43.55% 9.06% Home Island Tabuaeran Tabuaeran Beru

President before election Teburoro Tito Elected President Anote Tong

Presidential elections were held in Kiribati on 4 July 2003, the second in six months after previous president Teburoro Tito was removed from office by a motion of no confidence in the Parliament just a month after winning the February elections, ^[1] and just a day into his new term. ^[2] The Kiribati Court of Appeal ruled that the single day in office constituted a third term, barring him from standing in further elections in accordance with the constitution. ^[2]

The result was a victory for Anote Tong, who defeated his brother Harry Tong by just under 4%. ^[3]

Results

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Anote Tong	Pillars of Truth	13,556	47.39
	Harry Tong	Protect the Maneaba	12,457	43.55
	Banuera Berina	Independent	2,591	9.06
Total			28,604	100.00
Source: Psephos

References

1. Presidential election of 25 February 2003 Adam Carr
2. Elections held in 2003 IPU
3. Presidential election of 4 July 2003 Adam Carr