Local elections were held in Mandera County to elect a Governor and County Assembly on 4 March 2013.[1] Under the new constitution, which was passed in a 2010 referendum, the 2013 general elections were the first in which Governors and members of the County Assemblies for the newly created counties were elected.
Gubernatorial election
| Candidate | Running Mate | Coalition | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdikadir, Adan Abdulla | Mohamed, Yussuf Abdi | The National Alliance | -- | |
| Ahmed, Abdi Noor | Yussuf, Maalim Hassan | Cord | Orange Democratic Movement | -- |
| Ali, Ibrahim Roba | Abdifatah, Hasan Maalim | United Republican Party | -- | |
Prospective candidates
The following are some of the candidates who have made public their intentions to run:[2]
- Ahmed Abdullahi
- Mohammed Abdi
- Abdirahaman Abass
- Mohammed Omar
- Abdikadir Adan Chitto
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Clan declares intent to keep Governor seat". The Standard. 18 July 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
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