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Presidential elections were held in [[Kiribati]] on 22 June 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Two former allies to face off for Kiribati presidency |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/417282/two-former-allies-to-face-off-for-kiribati-presidency |date=22 May 2020 |publisher=RNZ |accessdate=22 May 2020}}</ref> |
Presidential elections were held in [[Kiribati]] on 22 June 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Two former allies to face off for Kiribati presidency |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/417282/two-former-allies-to-face-off-for-kiribati-presidency |date=22 May 2020 |publisher=[[RNZ]] |accessdate=22 May 2020}}</ref> following [[2020 Kiribati parliamentary election|parliamentary elections]] in April. Incumbent President [[Taneti Maamau]] of the [[Tobwaan Kiribati Party]] was re-elected with 59% of the vote.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-kiribati/kiribatis-pro-china-leader-wins-re-election-in-blow-to-taiwan-idUSKBN23U038 Kiribati's pro-China leader wins re-election in blow to Taiwan] Reuters, 23 June 2020</ref> |
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The results were declared on 23 June 2020 by Chief Justice [[John Muria]] at the Ministry of Justice headquarters in [[South Tarawa]]. Maamau won the election with 59% of the vote, receiving a majority in 16 of the 23 constituencies, while Berina finished first in seven constituencies.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kiribati President Taneti Maamau to be sworn in Wednesday|url=http://www.pina.com.fj/index.php?p=pacnews&m=read&o=202857895ef16d53c004d8fa9822bb|access-date=2020-06-23|website= |
The results were declared on 23 June 2020 by Chief Justice [[John Muria]] at the Ministry of Justice headquarters in [[South Tarawa]]. Maamau won the election with 59% of the vote, receiving a majority in 16 of the 23 constituencies, while Berina finished first in seven constituencies.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kiribati President Taneti Maamau to be sworn in Wednesday|url=http://www.pina.com.fj/index.php?p=pacnews&m=read&o=202857895ef16d53c004d8fa9822bb|access-date=2020-06-23|website=PINA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Pala|first=Christopher|date=2020-06-23|title=Boost for Beijing: pro-China president wins re-election in Kiribati|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/23/pro-china-president-wins-re-election-in-kiribati|access-date=2020-06-23|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> |
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Presidential elections were held in Kiribati on 22 June 2020,[1] following parliamentary elections in April. Incumbent President Taneti Maamau of the Tobwaan Kiribati Party was re-elected with 59% of the vote.[2]
Campaign
[edit]Relations with China and Taiwan was the main issue during the elections, with Maamau having switched Kiribati's recognition to China from Taiwan, while Berina seen as more sympathetic toward Taiwan.[3] The elections were seen by many as a critical test for the Chinese Communist Party's expansionist foreign policy.[4][5]
Results
[edit]The results were declared on 23 June 2020 by Chief Justice John Muria at the Ministry of Justice headquarters in South Tarawa. Maamau won the election with 59% of the vote, receiving a majority in 16 of the 23 constituencies, while Berina finished first in seven constituencies.[6][7]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taneti Maamau | Tobwaan Kiribati Party | 26,053 | 59.32 | |
| Banuera Berina | Boutokaan Kiribati Moa Party | 17,866 | 40.68 | |
| Total | 43,919 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 43,919 | 99.75 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 112 | 0.25 | ||
| Total votes | 44,031 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 55,268 | 79.67 | ||
| Source: Ministry of Justice | ||||
By electoral district
[edit]| Electoral district | Maamau | Berina |
|---|---|---|
| Abaiang | 1,372 | 1,030 |
| Abemama | 1,066 | 466 |
| Aranuka | 346 | 231 |
| Arorae | 71 | 420 |
| Banaba | 66 | 109 |
| Beru | 609 | 497 |
| Betio | 4,033 | 2,264 |
| Butaritari | 927 | 541 |
| Kiritimati | 1,706 | 1,473 |
| Kuria | 131 | 424 |
| Maiana | 95 | 849 |
| Makin | 404 | 483 |
| Marakei | 972 | 244 |
| Nikunau | 584 | 297 |
| Nonouti | 338 | 962 |
| North Tarawa | 1,846 | 1,006 |
| Onotoa | 811 | 20 |
| Tabiteuea North | 1,011 | 552 |
| Tabiteuea South | 465 | 201 |
| Tabuaeran | 168 | 621 |
| Tamana | 218 | 179 |
| TUC | 8,347 | 4,732 |
| Teraina | 4,65 | 265 |
| Total | 26,053 | 17,866 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Two former allies to face off for Kiribati presidency". RNZ. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ Kiribati's pro-China leader wins re-election in blow to Taiwan Reuters, 23 June 2020
- ^ Barrett, Jonathan; Blanchard, Ben (19 June 2020). "Fierce presidential election erupts in Pacific amid China-Taiwan tussle". Reuters. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ Pala, Christopher. "China Could Be in Reach of Hawaii After Monday's Election in Kiribati". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ Smith, Nicola (22 June 2020). "Chinese expansion across Pacific faces key test in Kiribati election with island just 1,300m south of Hawaii". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ "Kiribati President Taneti Maamau to be sworn in Wednesday". PINA. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Pala, Christopher (23 June 2020). "Boost for Beijing: pro-China president wins re-election in Kiribati". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
