Local elections were held in Nandi County on 4 March 2013. Under the new constitution, which was passed in a 2010 referendum, the 2013 general election was the first in which county governors and their deputies were elected for the 47 newly created counties. They were also the first general elections run by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) which released the official list of candidates.
Demographics The county had a population of 752,965 for which 354,710 voter IDs were issued. The election had a turnout of 89%, which was three percentage points above the national average.
Gubernatorial election
Candidate Running Mate Coalition Party VotesElected? Bett, Judah Kimeli Benadatte, Jeptoo Kenya African National Union -- Cheison, Seronei Chelulei Leley, Bitek Kipyego Cord Orange Democratic Movement -- Lagat, Joseph Manjoy Lagat, Nelson Restore and Build Kenya -- Lagat, Cleophas Kiprop Biwott, Dominic Kimutai United Republican Party --Yes
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