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Presidential elections were held in Kiribati on 12 May 1987. [1] The result was a victory for incumbent Ieremia Tabai, who received 50.12% of the vote. Voter turnout was 78%.
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Presidential elections were held in Kiribati on 12 May 1987. [1] The result was a victory for incumbent Ieremia Tabai, who received 50.12% of the vote. Voter turnout was 78%.
| Candidate | Votes | % |
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| Ieremia Tabai | 10,800 | 50.12 |
| Teburoro Tito | 9,197 | 42.68 |
| Teatao Teannaki | 1,550 | 7.19 |
| Total | 21,547 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 78.3 | |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||
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