February 2003 Kiribati presidential election
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| ← 1998 | 25 February 2003 | Jul 2003 → |
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| |  |  | | Candidate | Teburoro Tito | Taberannang Timeon | | Popular vote | 14,160 | 13,613 | | Percentage | 50.35% | 48.41% | | Home Island | Tabiteuea | Tabiteuea | |
President before election
Teburoro Tito
| Elected President
Teburoro Tito
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Presidential elections were held in Kiribati on 25 February 2003. The result was a victory for incumbent President Teburoro Tito, who received 50% of the vote.[1] However, Tito was removed from office following a vote of no confidence in the House of Assembly in March 2003, and fresh elections were held in July.
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % |
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| Teburoro Tito | 14,160 | 50.35 |
| Taberannang Timeon | 13,613 | 48.41 |
| Bakeua Bakeua Tekita | 348 | 1.24 |
| Total | 28,121 | 100.00 |
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| Source: Psephos |
Notes
References
- ^ Presidential election of 25 February 2003 Adam Carr
Elections in Kiribati
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