The Maran by-election is a state seat by-election that was scheduled to be held in January 1986 in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. The Pahang seat fell vacant from 13 December 1985 following the death of its member of parliament Abd Jalil Mohammad Seh of Barisan Nasional (UMNO) in Pahang.[1]
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Bandar Maran seat in the Pahang State Legislative Assembly | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ayub Teh, of Barisan Nasional won the by election uncontested, as he was the sole nominee during nomination day on 5 January 1986.
Nomination
editPrior the by-election, the Malaysian Nationalist Party announced it will contest the seat.[2] Independent candidate, Kong Ah Kow, withdrew minutes before nomination closed. By the end of nomination day, Ayub won as being the sole candidate.[3]
Timeline
editThe key dates are listed below.
| Date | Event |
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| 4 January 1986 | Issue of the Writ of Election |
| 13 January 1986 | Nomination Day |
| 14 January - 24 January 1986 | Campaigning Period |
| 23-24 January 1986 | Early polling day for postal and overseas voters |
| 25 January 1986 | Polling Day |
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% | ||
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| On the nomination day, Ayub Teh won uncontested. | ||||||
| BN | Ayub Teh | |||||
| Total valid votes | 100.00 | |||||
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| BN hold | Swing |
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References
edit- ^ "Teacher's is Barisan man for by-election". New Straits Times. 1986-01-04. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Waran, K.P (1986-01-01). "Nasron: Some in Nasma used by party's enemies". New Straits Times. 1. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Barisan wins Maran seat without a fight". New Straits Times. 1986-01-05. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-12-10.