2010 Southern Sudanese general election

Regional elections were held in Southern Sudan between 11 and 15 April 2010 as part of the Sudanese general election. The result was a victory for Salva Kiir of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement, who received almost 93% of the vote. The winners of these elections would later continue in office upon South Sudan's independence following the referendum in 2011.

2010 Southern Sudanese general election

11–15 April 2010
Registered4,539,835
Presidential election
Turnout61.98%
 
Candidate Salva Kiir Mayardit Lam Akol
Party SPLM SPLM–DC
Popular vote 2,616,613 197,217
Percentage 92.99% 7.01%

Results by region or municipality
Kiir:      70-80%      80-90%      90%+

Elected President

Salva Kiir Mayardit
SPLM

Parliamentary election

All 170 seats in the Legislative Assembly
86 seats needed for a majority
Party Seats
SPLM 161
SPLM–Democratic Change 1
National Congress 1
Independents 7
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
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