2017 Presidential Election
| ← 2014 | July 1st, 2017 | 2021 → |
| Turnout | 8,909,373 votes (52.8% turnout) | |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Lawrence Jackson (I) | Opposition candidates combined |
| Party | Movement | Various |
| Running mate | Matthew Martin (I) | Various candidates |
| Popular vote | 7,403,283 | 1,506,090 |
| Percentage | 84.9% | 15.1% |
| President before election | Elected president | |
| Lawrence Jackson Movement |
Lawrence Jackson Movement | |
The 2017 Presidential Election took place on July 1st, 2017, to determine the president and vice president for a three-and-a-half year term. Incumbent Movement president Lawrence Jackson was re-elected in a landslide victory, with 84.9% of the vote.
Buildup
Jackson formally announced his decision to run for re-election on January 1st, 2017, the three year anniversary date since the 2014 general elections. Because of the incumbent president's widespread popularity, the race was quickly assumed to be over. Polling in the weeks after his announcement showed him receiving roughly 80% support, and the election seemed to become a referendum on his popular support.
Results
Presidential Race
Thanks to his widespread popularity, Lawrence Jackson won re-election in a landslide victory. Because many predicted such a landslide, voter turnout was only 52.8%.
| Candidate | Party | Vote Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Jackson | Progressive | 7,403,283 | 84.9% |