2018 Myanmar presidential election
An indirect presidential by-election was held in Myanmar on 28 March 2018. It was after the resignation of Htin Kyaw. Members of the Assembly of the Union voted for his replacement.
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The election was the first by-election presidential election held under the 2008 constitution.
Win Myint was elected president.
Electoral system change
Under the 2008 constitution, Myanmar has a President, and two Vice-Presidents. They are elected by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the national legislature.
The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw consists of two chambers, Pyithu Hluttaw, and Amyotha Hluttaw. Most seats are directly elected. But a quarter of the seats in both chambers are appointed by the Tatmadaw.
| Chamber | Type | MPs |
|---|---|---|
| Pyithu Hluttaw | Directly-elected | 330 |
| Military-appointed | 110 | |
| Amyotha Hluttaw | Directly-elected | 168 |
| Military-appointed | 56 |
The Presidential Electoral College is made up of three committees:
- The directly elected MPs from Pyithu Hluttaw (330).
- The directly elected MPs from Amyotha Hluttaw (168).
- The military appointees in both chambers (166).
Candidates change
Win Myint was nominated by the committee from Pyithu Hluttaw. He was a member of that house from the Tamwe Township. He was also the Speaker. Thaung Aye, a member of the Pyithu Hluttaw from the Pyawbwe Township, was nominated by the USDP.
The nomination election occurred on 23 March 2018.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win Myint | National League for Democracy | 273 | 91.00 | |
| Thaung Aye | Union Solidarity and Development Party | 27 | 9.00 | |
| Total | 300 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 300 | 98.68 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 4 | 1.32 | ||
| Total votes | 304 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 323 | 94.12 | ||
Seven Pyithu Hluttaw seats were vacant.
Myint Swe (USDP) and Henry Van Thio (NLD) were the Vice-Presidents, and therefore became candidates.
Notes change
- ↑ Swe was the 1st Vice-President at the time of the election. He was nominated by the Tatmadaw at the 2016 election, and was therefore automatically a candidate.