Marshallese presidential election, 2012
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An indirect presidential election was held in the Marshall Islands on 3 January 2012 following the 2011 general election.
Result
Only two candidates were nominated for President, who is elected by the 33-member Nitijela. The candidates were the incumbent President Jurelang Zedkaia, and long-time MP and government minister Christopher Loeak. Loeak won the election with 21 votes to 11 votes.[1] Loeak was expected to name his cabinet and be sworn in within a week.
Reaction
Zedkaia has agreed to co-operate with the new administration.[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=65333
- ↑ "Loeak elected new Marshall Islands President". Radio New Zealand. 3 January 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
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