1997 Chechen presidential election
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| | | | Candidate | Aslan Makhadov | Shamil Basayev | Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev | Party | National Independence Party | Marşanan Toba | Dzhokhar's Path | Running mate | Vakha Arsanov | | Said-Khasanom Abumuslimov | Popular vote | 241,950 | 95,841 | 41,183 | Percentage | 59.3 | 23.5 | 10.1 | |
Presidential elections were held in the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, an unrecognized state considered a part of Russia under international law, on 27 January 1997. At the same time, elections to the Parliament of the republic were held.[1] The result was a victory for Aslan Maskhadov.[2]
Results
Presidential
Candidate | According to ISSI | According to Central Election Commission of ChRI |
Aslan Maskhadov | 64.8 | 59.3 |
Shamil Basayev | 22.7 | 23.5 |
Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev | 12.5 | 10.1 |
Others | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Source: ISSI |
Legislative
parties | seats |
Party of National Independence | 20 |
Islamic Order | 7 |
Non-partisan | 29 |
Source: http://www.waynakh.com/eng/chechnya/parliament/ |
References
- ^ Maksimov, Fedor (10 March 2003). ""Да. Да. Да", или проиграешь!" ["Yes. Yes. Yes", or you lose!]. Kommersant (in Russian).
- ^ "Chechen rebel leader claims presidential victory". CNN. 28 January 1997.
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