Election in Taiwan
2009 Kuomintang chairmanship election![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Naval_Jack_of_the_Republic_of_China.svg/50px-Naval_Jack_of_the_Republic_of_China.svg.png)
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← 2007 | 29 July 2009 | 2013 → |
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| | | Nominee | Ma Ying-jeou | | | Popular vote | 285,354 | | Percentage | 100% | | |
Chairman before election Wu Po-hsiung | Elected Chairman Ma Ying-jeou | |
The 2009 Kuomintang chairmanship election (Chinese: 2009年中國國民黨主席選舉) was held on 26 July 2009 in Taiwan with Ma Ying-jeou as the sole candidate. This was the fourth direct election of the chairman in the Kuomintang (KMT) history. All registered, due-paying KMT party members were eligible to vote.[1]
Candidate | Total votes cast | Percentage of vote |
Ma Ying-jeou (W) | 285,354 | 93.87% |
Voter turnout | 56.95% |
Aftermath
In his victory speech, Ma promised to enhance cooperation between Kuomintang and the government, deal with party assets and continue efforts to communicate with the opposition Pan-Green Coalition parties. He wished for the KMT to become a party of integrity, democracy and effectiveness. He would be inaugurated as the chairman on the upcoming party congress scheduled on 12 September 2009.
See also
References
- ^ "No surprises as Ma elected next KMT chairman". taipeitimes.com. 27 July 2009.
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