Kudat — Malaysia General Election Results
Kudat was won by Verdon bin Bahanda (Independent) at the GE15 (2022) general election, with a majority of 1,967 votes over Ruddy bin Awah. This page covers every general election in Kudat from GE11 (2004) to GE15 (2022).
Full Election History, GE11 (2004)–GE15 (2022)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE11 (2004) | Abdul Rahim Bakri | UMNO | 13,236 | 56.6% | Abdul Rahman bin Sidek (Independent) | 6,748 (28.9 pts) |
| GE12 (2008) | Abdul Rahim Bakri | UMNO | 17,634 | 69.5% | Yahya bin Othman (PKR) | 9,895 (39.0 pts) |
| GE13 (2013) | Abdul Rahim Bakri | UMNO | 21,883 | 61.8% | Rahimah binti Majid (PKR) | 12,376 (34.9 pts) |
| GE14 (2018) | Abdul Rahim Bakri | UMNO | 18,503 | 49.9% | Shariff Azman bin Sh Along (Warisan) | 1,359 (3.7 pts) |
| GE15 (2022) | Verdon bin Bahanda | Independent | 16,323 | 36.2% | Ruddy bin Awah (Independent) | 1,967 (4.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE11 (2004)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Rahim Bakri | UMNO (BN) | 13,236 | 56.6% |
| Abdul Rahman bin Sidek | Independent | 6,488 | 27.7% |
| Abdul Razak bin Abdul Salam | Independent | 2,375 | 10.2% |
| Asbiah binti Anggar | Independent | 1,282 | 5.5% |
GE12 (2008)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Rahim Bakri | UMNO (BN) | 17,634 | 69.5% |
| Yahya bin Othman | PKR (PR) | 7,739 | 30.5% |
GE13 (2013)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Rahim Bakri | UMNO (BN) | 21,883 | 61.8% |
| Rahimah binti Majid | PKR (PR) | 9,507 | 26.8% |
| Jutirim bin Galibai Galabi | STAR | 3,083 | 8.7% |
| Mojurip bin Diyun | SAPP | 963 | 2.7% |
GE14 (2018)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Rahim Bakri | UMNO (BN) | 18,503 | 49.9% |
| Shariff Azman bin Sh Along | Warisan | 17,144 | 46.2% |
| Mohd Ashraf Chin Abdullah | PPRS (USA) | 1,432 | 3.9% |
GE15 (2022)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdon bin Bahanda | Independent | 16,323 | 36.2% |
| Ruddy bin Awah | Independent (GRS) | 14,356 | 31.8% |
| Rashid bin Abdul Harun | Warisan | 9,421 | 20.9% |
| Thonny Chee | PKR (PH) | 4,726 | 10.5% |
| Nur Alya Humaira binti Usun | Pejuang (GTA) | 282 | 0.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Kudat has been contested at 5 general elections on record since GE11 (2004). Parties that have won this seat over that span: UMNO, Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kudat in the GE15 (2022) general election?
Verdon bin Bahanda (Independent) won Kudat in GE15 (2022) with 16,323 votes (36.2%), a majority of 1,967 votes over Ruddy bin Awah (Independent).
Which parties have won Kudat since GE11 (2004)?
Since GE11 (2004), Kudat has been won by: Independent, UMNO.
What was the closest result in Kudat?
The closest result on record for Kudat was GE14 (2018), when UMNO beat Warisan by just 1,359 votes (3.7 percentage points).