Namibian presidential election, 2004

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A presidential election was held in Namibia on 15 and 16 November 2004. It was won by Hifikepunye Pohamba of SWAPO with about 76% of the vote. SWAPO also won the simultaneous parliamentary election.

Following his victory, Pohamba was sworn in as President on March 21, 2005 at a stadium in Windhoek.^[1]

[edit] Results

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Summary of the 15 and 16 November 2004 Namibian presidential election results

Candidates - Parties	Votes	%
Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba - South West African People's Organization		76.4
Ben Ulenga - Congress of Democrats		7.3
Katuutire Kaura - Democratic Turnhalle Alliance of Namibia		5.1
Kuaima Riruako - National Unity Democratic Organization		4.2
Justus Garoëb - United Democratic Front		3.0
Henk Mudge - Republican Party		1.9
Kosie Pretorius - Monitor Action Group		1.1
Total (turnout 84.4 %)		100.0
Source: African Elections Database

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