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2013 Nandi local elections

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Local elections were held in Nandi County on 4 March 2013.[1] Under the new constitution, which was passed in a 2010 referendum, the 2013 general election was the first in which county governors and their deputies were elected for the 47 newly created counties. They were also the first general elections run by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) which released the official list of candidates.[2]

Demographics

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The county had a population of 752,965 for which 354,710 voter IDs were issued. The election had a turnout of 89%, which was three percentage points above the national average.[3]

Gubernatorial election

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Candidate Running Mate Coalition Party Votes Elected?
Bett, Judah Kimeli Benadatte, Jeptoo Kenya African National Union --
Cheison, Seronei Chelulei Leley, Bitek Kipyego Cord Orange Democratic Movement --
Lagat, Joseph Manjoy Lagat, Nelson Restore and Build Kenya --
Lagat, Cleophas Kiprop Biwott, Dominic Kimutai United Republican Party -- Yes[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body". The Citizen. 18 March 2012. Archived from the original on 5 July 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Nominated Candidates for the 4Th March, 2013 General Election". Archived from the original on 20 February 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  3. ^ a b 4th March 2013 General Election | Election Data (PDF) (Report). Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. 13 March 2013.