November 2016 Haitian presidential election

November 2016 Haitian presidential election
Registered	6,189,253
Turnout	18.11%
	Results by department; Moïse: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
President before election; Jocelerme Privert (Provisional); Inite	Elected President ; Jovenel Moïse; PHTK

Presidential elections were held in Haiti on 20 November 2016 after having been postponed several times.^[1] The elections were overseen by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP),^[2] and were held using the two-round system, with a second round scheduled for 29 January 2017 if no candidate received an absolute majority of the votes in the first round (50% plus one vote). However, on 27 November election officials announced that, according to preliminary results, Jovenel Moïse had won the election in the first round with more than 50% of the vote. Voter turnout, in the election held 6 weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti, was reported to be 21%.^[3] Jovenel Moïse assumed office on 7 February 2017, and was assassinated on 7 July 2021.^[2]

^ Hersher, Rebecca (5 October 2016). "Haiti's Presidential Election Delayed In Wake Of Hurricane". NPR. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
^ ^a ^b Joseph Guyler Delva, Tensions mount as Haiti waits on re-run election results Reuters, 21 November 2016
^ Jacqueline Charles (November 28, 2016). "Banana farmer wins Haiti presidency, according to preliminary results". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 29, 2016.

[1] Hersher, Rebecca (5 October 2016). "Haiti's Presidential Election Delayed In Wake Of Hurricane". NPR. Retrieved 6 October 2016.

[Delva-2] Joseph Guyler Delva, Tensions mount as Haiti waits on re-run election results Reuters, 21 November 2016

[MH-3] Jacqueline Charles (November 28, 2016). "Banana farmer wins Haiti presidency, according to preliminary results". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 29, 2016.

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