2008 presidential elections in Zambia

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The 2008 presidential elections in Zambia took place on October 30, 2008 in the South African country of Zambia . The elections were an early direct election of the Zambian President, held within a constitutionally required period of 90 days after the death of Levy Mwanawasa , who died on August 19 .

According to statements by election observers from the South African Development Community (SADC) , the presidential elections in Zambia were free and fair.

The winner was the 71-year-old Rupiah Banda with a narrow margin over his competitor Michael Sata of the same age .

Results

Results of the 2008 presidential election
Political party candidate be right Percentages
Movement for Multiparty Democracy Rupiah Banda 718 359 40.09%
Patriotic front Michael Sata 683 150 38.13%
National Development Hakainde Hichilema 353 018 19.70%
Heritage Party Godfrey Miyanda 13 683 0.76%
Valid votes 1,768,210 98.68%
Invalid votes 23 596 1.32%
total 1,791,806 100, .00%
voter turnout 45.43%
Source: Electoral Commission of Zambia