1997 Chechen presidential election
27 january 1997
 
Candidate Aslan Makhadov Shamil Basayev Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev
Party Party of National Independence PSChRI Dhokhar's Path
Popular vote 241950 (59,3%) 95841 (23.5%) 41183 (10.1%)

Presidential elections were held in the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, an unrecognized state considered a part of Russia under international law, on 27 January 1997. At the same time, elections to the Parliament of the republic were held. [1] The result was a victory for Aslan Maskhadov.[2]

Results

Presidential

Candidate According to ISSI According to

Central Election Commission of ChRI

Aslan Maskhadov64.859.3
Shamil Basayev22.723.5
Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev12.510.1
Others
Total100100
Source: ISSI

Legislative

parties seats
Party of National Independence20
Islamic Nation7
Non-partisan29
Source: http://www.waynakh.com/eng/chechnya/parliament/

References

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