Vihiga 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 | Wilber Ottichilo (ODM) |
|---|---|
| Winning votes | 82,313 (45.9%) |
| Runner-up | Moses Akaranga: 42,432 (23.7%) |
| Winning margin | 39,881 votes (22.2%) |
| Registered voters | 310,043 |
| Votes cast | 184,324 |
| Turnout | 59.5% |
Votes to win in 2027
- Votes likely to be cast if turnout repeats 59.5%: 184,321
- Votes to win: 84,604
- Safer target (50.9%): 93,820
This assumes turnout and the winning share repeat. It is not a forecast.
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Who won the Vihiga Governor seat in 2022?
Wilber Ottichilo (ODM) won with 82,313 votes (45.9%).
How many votes does it take to win Vihiga Governor in 2027?
If turnout repeats 59.5%, about 184,321 votes will be cast. Matching the 2022 winner's 45.9% share means about 84,604 votes; a safer target is 93,820. This is not a forecast.