Kuala Kerai — Malaysia General Election Results
Kuala Kerai was won by Nik Hussain bin Nik Abdul Rahman (UMNO) at the GE06 (1982) general election, with a majority of 2,092 votes over Mohd. Zahari bin Awang. This page covers every general election in Kuala Kerai from GE04 (1974) to GE06 (1982).
Full Election History, GE04 (1974)–GE06 (1982)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE04 (1974) | Zahara binti Awang | PAS | 10,206 | 79.2% | Wan Ismail bin Wan Ahmad (Independent) | 7,530 (58.5 pts) |
| GE05 (1978) | Nik Hussain bin Nik Abdul Rahman | UMNO | 9,108 | 59.6% | Mohd. Zahari bin Awang (PAS) | 2,931 (19.2 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Nik Hussain bin Nik Abdul Rahman | UMNO | 10,896 | 55.3% | Mohd. Zahari bin Awang (PAS) | 2,092 (10.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zahara binti Awang | PAS (BN) | 10,206 | 79.2% |
| Wan Ismail bin Wan Ahmad | Independent | 2,676 | 20.8% |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Hussain bin Nik Abdul Rahman | UMNO (BN) | 9,108 | 59.6% |
| Mohd. Zahari bin Awang | PAS | 6,177 | 40.4% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Hussain bin Nik Abdul Rahman | UMNO (BN) | 10,896 | 55.3% |
| Mohd. Zahari bin Awang | PAS | 8,804 | 44.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Kuala Kerai has been contested at 3 general elections on record since GE04 (1974). Parties that have won this seat over that span: PAS, UMNO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kuala Kerai in the GE06 (1982) general election?
Nik Hussain bin Nik Abdul Rahman (UMNO) won Kuala Kerai in GE06 (1982) with 10,896 votes (55.3%), a majority of 2,092 votes over Mohd. Zahari bin Awang (PAS).
Which parties have won Kuala Kerai since GE04 (1974)?
Since GE04 (1974), Kuala Kerai has been won by: PAS, UMNO.
What was the closest result in Kuala Kerai?
The closest result on record for Kuala Kerai was GE06 (1982), when UMNO beat PAS by just 2,092 votes (10.6 percentage points).