Presidential election in Kyrgyzstan 2000
The 2000 presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan took place on October 29, 2000.
They were held to elect the President of Kyrgyzstan . The previous incumbent , President Askar Akayev , was re-elected with over 70% of the vote, in an election which international observers described as unsuccessful from a democratic point of view because of the non-compliance with international standards.
Election results
| Candidate - party | be right | proportion of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askar Akayev | 1.460.201 | 74.49% | ||
| Omurbek Tekebajew - Ata-Meken | 272.427 | 13.88% | ||
| Almasbek Atambayev - Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan | 117,658 | 6.00% | ||
| Melis Eschimkanow - People's Party of Kyrgyzstan | 21,260 | 1.08% | ||
| Tursunbai Bakir uulu - Kyrgyzstan Free Party | 18,774 | 0.96% | ||
| Tursunbek Akunow - Human rights movement of Kyrgyzstan | 8,557 | 0.44% | ||
| Votes against all candidates | 13,291 | 0.67% | ||
| total | 1,960,201 | 100.00% | ||
| Sources: IFES elections guide | ||||
Individual evidence
- ↑ Kyrgyz radio announces Akayev victory after all votes counted . Eurasianet.org . October 30, 2000. Archived from the original on September 4, 2008. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
- ↑ Akayev wins reelection amid fraud claims . Eurasianet.org . October 30, 2000. Archived from the original on September 4, 2008. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
- ↑ Kyrgyzstan election protest continues . BBC News Online . November 1, 2000. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
