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2020 Kiribati presidential election|
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Turnout | 79.67% |
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Map of margin of victory by electoral district |
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Presidential elections were held in Kiribati on 22 June 2020,[1] following parliamentary elections in April. Incumbent President Taneti Maamau of the Tobwaan Kiribati Party was re-elected with 59% of the vote.[2]
Relations with China and Taiwan was the main issue during the elections, with Maamau having switched Kiribati's recognition to China from Taiwan, while Berina seen as more sympathetic toward Taiwan.[3] The elections were seen by many as a critical test for the Chinese Communist Party's expansionist foreign policy.[4][5]
The results were declared on 23 June 2020 by Chief Justice John Muria at the Ministry of Justice headquarters in South Tarawa. Maamau won the election with 59% of the vote, receiving a majority in 16 of the 23 constituencies, while Berina finished first in seven constituencies.[6][7]
By electoral district
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Vote share by electoral district
Electoral district
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Maamau
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Berina
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Abaiang
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1,372
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1,030
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Abemama
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1,066
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466
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Aranuka
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346
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231
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Arorae
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71
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420
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Banaba
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66
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109
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Beru
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609
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497
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Betio
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4,033
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2,264
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Butaritari
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927
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541
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Kiritimati
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1,706
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1,473
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Kuria
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131
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424
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Maiana
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95
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849
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Makin
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404
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483
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Marakei
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972
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244
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Nikunau
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584
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297
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Nonouti
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338
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962
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North Tarawa
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1,846
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1,006
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Onotoa
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811
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20
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Tabiteuea North
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1,011
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552
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Tabiteuea South
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465
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201
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Tabuaeran
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168
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621
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Tamana
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218
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179
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TUC
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8,347
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4,732
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Teraina
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4,65
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265
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Total
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26,053
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17,866
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