Elections in South Sudan

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.

Voting Age limit is 18 years old and above.

Latest elections

Main article: 2010 Southern Sudanese general election

President

CandidatePartyVotes%
Salva Kiir MayarditSudan People's Liberation Movement2,616,61392.99
Lam AkolSudan People's Liberation Movement–Democratic Change197,2177.01
Total2,813,830100.00
Total votes2,813,830–
Registered voters/turnout4,539,83561.98
Source: National Electoral Commission

Legislative Assembly

PartyVotes%Seats
Sudan People's Liberation Movement161
Sudan People's Liberation Movement–Democratic Change1
National Congress Party1
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".
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