Kakamega Governor: 2022 results and votes to win in 2027
Past results for the Governor seat, and what it would take to win it in the August 2027 general election, based on public IEBC data.
2022 result
| Winner | Fernandes Barasa (ODM) |
|---|---|
| Winning votes | 192,929 (54.7%) |
| Runner-up | Cleophas Malala: 159,508 (45.3%) |
| Winning margin | 33,421 votes (9.5%) |
| Registered voters | 841,795 |
| Votes cast | 502,849 |
| Turnout | 59.7% |
Votes to win in 2027
- Votes likely to be cast if turnout repeats 59.7%: 502,888
- Votes to win: 275,281
- Safer target (59.7%): 300,426
This assumes turnout and the winning share repeat. It is not a forecast.
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Who won the Kakamega Governor seat in 2022?
Fernandes Barasa (ODM) won with 192,929 votes (54.7%).
How many votes does it take to win Kakamega Governor in 2027?
If turnout repeats 59.7%, about 502,888 votes will be cast. Matching the 2022 winner's 54.7% share means about 275,281 votes; a safer target is 300,426. This is not a forecast.