Английская Википедия:2019 Plateau State gubernatorial election

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The 2019 Plateau State gubernatorial election in Nigeria occurred on March 9, 2019. Incumbent APC Governor Simon Lalong won re-election for a second term, defeating PDP Jerry Useni and several minor party candidates.

Simon Lalong emerged APC gubernatorial candidate after he was returned as the sole candidate. He picked Sonni Gwanle Tyoden as his running mate. Jeremiah Useni was the PDP candidate with Ben Shignugul as his running mate. 24 candidates contested in the election.

Electoral system

The Governor of Plateau is elected using the plurality voting system.

Primary election

APC primary

The APC primary election was held on September 30, 2018. Simon Lalong won the primary election after he was returned as the sole candidate. He picked Sonni Gwanle Tyoden as his running mate.

PDP primary

The PDP primary election was held on September 30, 2018. Jerry Useni won the primary election polling 1,018 votes against 12 other candidates. His closest rival was Johnbull Shekarau, who came second with 340 votes. He picked Ben Shignugul as his running mate.

Results

A total number of 24 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.

The total number of registered voters in the state was 2,480,455, while 1,157,025 voters were accredited. Total number of votes cast was 1,176,142, while number of valid votes was 1,159,954. Rejected votes were 16,188.

By local government area

Here are the results of the election by local government area for the two major parties. The total valid votes of 1,159,954 represents the 24 political parties that participated in the election. Blue represents LGAs won by Simon Lalong. Green represents LGAs won by Jeremiah Useni.

LGA	Simon Lalong APC		Jeremiah Useni PDP		Total Votes
	#	%	#	%	#
Jos East	18,602		7,994
Kanke	23,360		22,831
Langtang North	18,979		40,519
Barkin Ladi	17,080		44,529
Bokkos	27,561		26,700
Bassa	30,441		33,192
Langtang South	14,470		18,868
Pankshin	36,215		24,939
Mikang	15,150		11,703
Kanam	55,338		22,432
Jos South	33,475		91,846
Jos North	109,161		14,290
Wase	37,593		27,485
Mangu	51,895		43,555
Riyom	12,720		24,017
Qua'an Pan	31,962		20,939
Shendam	61,798		17,115
Totals	595,582		546,813		1,159,954