SAMWEL WAMATHAI GITHAIGA
Governor
Samwel Wamathai Githaiga finished 2nd of 3 candidates in the 2017 Governor race in Nyeri County, with 87,237 votes (22.30%), 197,554 behind the winner.
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Position
2nd/3
In this race
Votes Received
87,237
Total votes for candidate
Total Votes Cast
391,169
In this election
Vote Share
22.30%
Of total votes
Vote Margin
-197,554 votes
Behind winner
Voter Turnout
81.2%
391,169 voted
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Population & Turnout — NYERI
759,164
Total population (2019 census)
481,632
Registered voters
391,169
Votes cast (81.2% turnout)
2017 Governor Race - All Candidates
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Distribution |
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1
| JUBILEE PARTY | 284,791 | 72.81% |
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| INDEPENDENT | 87,237 | 22.30% |
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| DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF KENYA | 19,141 | 4.89% |
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Total Candidates
3
Total Valid Votes
391,169