2013 South Sulawesi gubernatorial election

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South Sulawesi gubernatorial election, 2013
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 2008January 22, 2013 (2013-01-22) 2018  
 
Nominee Syahrul Yasin Limpo Ilham Arief Sirajuddin Andi Rudiyanto Asapa
Party Golkar Demokrat Gerindra
Running mate Agus Arifin Nu'mang Aziz Qahhar Muzakkar A. Nawir Pasinringi
Popular vote2,251,4071,785,580257,793
Percentage52.42%41.57%6.01%

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Governor before election

Syahrul Yasin Limpo
Golkar

Elected Governor

Syahrul Yasin Limpo
Golkar

An election was held on 22 January 2013 for the post of Governor of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. The incumbent governor Syahrul Yasin Limpo of the Golkar party was re-elected with 52% of the vote. The principal opponent was Ilham Arief Sirajuddin of the Democratic Party, who obtained 42% of the vote.

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South Sulawesi Province in Indonesia

South Sulawesi is a province in the southern peninsula of Sulawesi. The Selayar Islands archipelago to the south of Sulawesi is also part of the province. The capital is Makassar. The province is bordered by Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi to the north, the Gulf of Bone and Southeast Sulawesi to the east, Makassar Strait to the west, and Flores Sea to the south.

Syahrul Yasin Limpo Indonesian politician

Syahrul Yasin Limpo is an Indonesian politician. He served as the governor of South Sulawesi from 2008 to 2018.


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