Homa Bay local elections, 2013
Local elections were held in Homa Bay County to elect a Governor and County Assembly on 4 March 2013.[1] Under the new constitution, which was passed in a 2010 referendum, the 2013 general elections were the first in which Governors and members of the County Assemblies for the newly-created counties were elected. They will also be the first general elections run by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) which has released the official list of candidates.[2]
Gubernatorial election
| Candidate | Running Mate | Coalition | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auko, Philip Ochieng' | Ajengo, Dickson Oyoo | Independent | -- | |
| Awiti, Cyprian A. Otieno | Orata, Hamilton Onyango | Cord | Orange Democratic Movement | -- |
| Odhiambo, Benson Owiti | Otieno, Tommy Okoth | Jubilee | The National Alliance | -- |
Prospective candidates
The following are some of the candidates who have made public their intentions to run:[3]
- Ben Odero
- Tom Ogada
- Philip Auko - an independent candidate,
- Philip Okundi
- Cyprian Awiti
- George Ogada
References
- ↑ "Kenya to hold polls in March 2013, says elections body". The Citizen. 18 March 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ↑ http://iebc.or.ke/index.php/media-center/press-releases/item/nominated-candidates-for-the-4th-march-2013?category_id=7
- ↑ "Homa Bay residents vet 3 governor aspirants". The Star. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
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