2014 Kalenga by-election

The Kalenga by-election was a by-election held for the Tanzanian parliamentary constituency of Kalenga. It was triggered by the death of William Mgimwa, the previous Member of Parliament (MP) and former Finance Minister, who had held the seat for the Chama Cha Mapinduzi since 2010.[1] The by-election took place on 16 March 2014 and the CCM candidate won by a landslide.[2][3]

2014 Kalenga by-election

16 March 2014
The Kalenga constituency in the Tanzanian Parliament
Turnout	29,541 (41.05%)
Candidate Godfrey Mgimwa Grace Tendega Party CCM CHADEMA Popular vote 22,962 5,853 Percentage 79.27 20.21
MP before election William Mgimwa CCM Elected MP Godfrey Mgimwa CCM

Results

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%	±%
Kalenga by-election, 2014 Death of William Mgimwa 576 spoilt votes Electorate: 71,965 Turnout: 29,541 (41.05%) −10.69		CCM hold Majority: 17,109 (59.07%)		Godfrey Mgimwa	CCM	22,962	79.27	−5.12
				Grace Tendega	CHADEMA	5,853	20.21	+11.2
				Richard Minja	CHAUSTA	150	0.52	-

References

1. "Finance Minister Dr Mgimwa dies in SA". IPP Media. 2 January 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
2. "Like father like son as Mgimwa takes Kalenga". Daily News (Tanzania). 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
3. "CCM declared winner in Kalenga by elections". Pesa Times. 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2014-03-19.