Surinamese presidential election, 2010

Surinamese presidential election, 2010
Suriname
July 19, 2010
 
Nominee Dési Bouterse Chandrikapersad Santokhi
Party National Democratic Party New Front for Democracy and Development
Electoral vote 36 16
Percentage 69.23% 30.77%
President before election

Ronald Venetiaan
National Party of Suriname

 Elected President

Dési Bouterse
National Democratic Party

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An indirect presidential election was held in Suriname on 19 July 2010[1] following the legislative election.[2] If the National Assembly of Suriname twice fails to elect a new president with a two-thirds majority, the election will go to the People's Assembly of Suriname, composed of members of parliament, district and provincial councils, where a simple majority suffices.[3]

A first vote was expected on 8 July 2010, but only procedural issues were discussed at the meeting;[4] the election was set for 19 July 2010 on the following day.

Shortly before the election, former dictator Desi Bouterse succeeded in establishing a coalition with the A Combinatie and the People's Alliance, giving him the votes required for the presidential election.[5] As expected, he gained 36 votes[6] against Chandrikapersad Santokhi's 13 votes; he was sworn in on 12 August 2010.

References

  1. ↑ "Suriname | Waterkant.Net » Blog Archive » Surinaams parlement kiest president op 19 juli". Waterkant.Net. 2010-07-09. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  2. ↑ Maximiliano Herrera (2010-04-21). "Electoral Calendar-international elections world elections". Angelfire.com. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  3. ↑ "Third round necessary to elect Surinamese president". Caribbean Net News. 2005-07-27. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
  4. ↑ Associated, The (2010-07-08). "The Canadian Press: Suriname lawmakers postpone vote on a new president; no election date announced". Google.com. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  5. ↑ "Former Suriname dictator looks to have secured presidency | Manila Bulletin". Mb.com.ph. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  6. ↑ ARNY BELFOR (AP) – Jul 19, 2010 (2010-07-19). "The Associated Press: Suriname ex-dictator Bouterse elected president". Google.com. Retrieved 2010-08-03.