2011 Igunga by-election explained

Election Name:2011 Igunga by-election
Country:Tanzania
Type:by-election
Vote Type:Popular
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 Tanzanian general election
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:Tanzanian general election, 2015
Next Year:2015
Seats For Election:The Igunga constituency in the Tanzanian Parliament
Turnout:53,672 (31.38%)
Candidate1:Dalaly Kafumu
Party1:Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Popular Vote1:26,484
Percentage1:50.46
Colour2:F33
Candidate2:Kashindye Mwandu
Party2:Chadema
Popular Vote2:23,260
Percentage2:44.32
MP
Before Election:Rostam Aziz
Before Party:Chama Cha Mapinduzi
After Election:Dalaly Kafumu
After Party:Chama Cha Mapinduzi

The Igunga by-election was a by-election held for the Tanzanian parliamentary constituency of Igunga in Tabora Region. It was triggered by the resignation of Rostam Aziz, the previous Member of Parliament (MP) who had held the seat for the Chama Cha Mapinduzi since 1994. The by-election took place on 2 October 2011 and the CCM candidate won by 50.46%.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: 4 October 2011 . CCM savours Igunga poll victory . . 2014-03-19.