President of East Timor
The President of East Timor is the Head of state of the East Timorese republic, elected by popular vote for a five-year term. The role is largely symbolic, though he is able to veto some legislation. Following elections, the president appoints as the prime minister, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition. As head of government the prime minister presides over the Council of State or cabinet.
List of Presidents of East Timor
Presidents of East Timor during War for Independence
- *Served as interim president during the 2008 East Timorese assassination attempts.
Latest election
e • d Summary of the 09 April and 09 May 2007 East Timorese presidential election results
| Candidates – Parties |
1st round |
2nd round |
| Votes |
% |
Votes |
% |
| José Ramos-Horta |
Independent |
88,102 |
21.81 |
285,835 |
69.18 |
| Francisco Guterres |
Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor (FRETILIN) |
112,666 |
27.89 |
127,342 |
30.82 |
| Fernando de Araújo |
Democratic Party (PD) |
77,459 |
19.18 |
| Francisco Xavier do Amaral |
Timorese Social Democratic Association (ASDT) |
58,125 |
14.39 |
| Lúcia Lobato |
Social Democratic Party (PSD) |
35,789 |
8.86 |
| Manuel Tilman |
Association of Timorese Heroes (KOTA) |
16,539 |
4.09 |
| Avelino Coelho da Silva |
Socialist Party of Timor (PST) |
8,338 |
2.06 |
| João Viegas Carrascalão |
Timorese Democratic Union (UDT) |
6,928 |
1.72 |
| Total votes |
403,941 |
100.00 |
413,177 |
100.00 |
| Source: East Timor Election Commission website |
See also