The six elective posts

Official sources only. Facts come from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Candidates will be added after IEBC clears nominations. Vote Book does not publish polls.

Each voter receives six ballot papers:

1. President (and Deputy President)

Area: Nationwide

Pending: IEBC has not yet cleared candidates

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2. Governor (and Deputy Governor)

Area: Your county

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3. Senator

Area: Your county

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4. Woman Representative to the National Assembly

Area: Your county

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5. Member of the National Assembly (MP)

Area: Your constituency (290)

Pending: IEBC has not yet cleared candidates

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6. Member of the County Assembly (MCA)

Area: Your ward

Pending: IEBC has not yet cleared candidates

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How the President is elected

To win in the first round, a candidate needs more than half of all votes cast and at least 25% of the votes in more than half of the 47 counties. Otherwise the top two face a fresh election within 30 days (Constitution of Kenya, Art. 138).

Sources: IEBC FAQs · IEBC · all sources