2020 Kiribati presidential election
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Presidential elections will be held in Kiribati on 22 June 2020.[1]
Relations with China and Taiwan served as the main issue during the election, with Maamau having switched Kiribati's recognition to China from Taiwan and Berina seen as more sympathetic toward Taiwan.[2]
Results
Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
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Banuera Berina | Boutokaan Kiribati Moa | ||
Taneti Maamau | Tobwaan Kiribati | ||
Invalid/blank votes | – | ||
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References
- ^ "Two former allies to face off for Kiribati presidency". RNZ. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ Barrett, Jonathan; Blanchard, Ben (June 19, 2020). "Fierce presidential election erupts in Pacific amid China-Taiwan tussle". Reuters. Retrieved June 19, 2020.