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> So there where 2 Y Tymoshenkos on the ballot, causing confusion and splitting her vote. Leading to a comedian winning the race for president. She got 13.4%,
by kilotaras 5y ago
> So there where 2 Y Tymoshenkos on the ballot, causing confusion and splitting her vote. Leading to a comedian winning the race for president.
She got 13.4%, other Tymoshenko got 0.62. Even if you add them she's still in 3rd place.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Ukrainian_presidential_election#Results https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Ukrainian_presidential_el...
- irthomasthomas 5y agoThanks, I missremembered that aspect of the story. That is interesting, it means he was actually elected organically. What does that say about Ukrainian politics? What does it mean to elect a comedian as your president?