2012 Marshallese presidential election
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An indirect presidential election was held in the Marshall Islands on 3 January 2012 following the 2011 general election.
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Result
Only two candidates were nominated for President, who is elected by the 33-member Nitijela. The candidates were the incumbent President Jurelang Zedkaia, and long-time MP and government minister Christopher Loeak. Loeak won the election with 21 votes to 11 votes.[1] Loeak was expected to name his cabinet and be sworn in within a week.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Loeak | Independent | 21 | 65.62 | |
| Jurelang Zedkaia | Independent | 11 | 34.38 | |
| Total | 32 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 32 | 100.00 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 32 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 32 | 100.00 | ||
Reaction
Zedkaia has agreed to co-operate with the new administration.[2]
References
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