2013 South Sulawesi gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2013 South Sulawesi gubernatorial election
Country:South Sulawesi
Type:presidential
Previous Election:2008 South Sulawesi gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2008
Next Election:South Sulawesi gubernatorial election, 2018
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Syahrul Yasin Limpo 2013.jpg
Nominee1:Syahrul Yasin Limpo
Party1:Golkar
Running Mate1:Agus Arifin Nu'mang
Popular Vote1:2,251,407
Percentage1:52.42%
Nominee2:Ilham Arief Sirajuddin
Party2:Democratic Party (Indonesia)
Running Mate2:Aziz Qahhar Muzakkar
Popular Vote2:1,785,580
Percentage2:41.57%
Nominee3:Andi Rudiyanto Asapa
Party3:Great Indonesia Movement Party
Running Mate3:A. Nawir Pasinringi
Popular Vote3:257,793
Percentage3:6.01%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Syahrul Yasin Limpo
Before Party:Golkar
After Election:Syahrul Yasin Limpo
After Party:Golkar

An election was held on 22 January 2013 for the post of Governor of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. The incumbent governor Syahrul Yasin Limpo of the Golkar party was re-elected with 52% of the vote. The principal opponent was Ilham Arief Sirajuddin of the Democratic Party, who obtained 42% of the vote.