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 state assembly Abd Jalil Mohammad Seh of Barisan Nasional (UMNO) in Pahang.
Ayub Teh, of Barisan Nasional won the by election uncontested, as he was the sole nominee during nomination day on 5 January 1986.
Nomination Prior the by-election, the Malaysian Nationalist Party announced it will contest the seat. Independent candidate, Kong Ah Kow, withdrew minutes before nomination closed. By the end of nomination day, Ayub won as being the sole candidate. Timeline The key dates are listed below. DateEvent4 January 1986Issue of the Writ of Election13 January 1986Nomination Day14 January – 24 January 1986Campaigning Period 23–24 January 1986Early polling day for postal and overseas voters25 January 1986Polling Day
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