Samarahan — Malaysia General Election Results
Samarahan was won by Abdul Taib bin Mahmud (PBB) at the GE07 (1986) general election, with a majority of 7,026 votes over Wan Mohd Zain bin Wan Mohdzar (Wan Zain Mahmud). This page covers every general election in Samarahan from GE03 (1970) to GE07 (1986).
Full Election History, GE03 (1970)–GE07 (1986)
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE03 (1970) | Abdul Taib bin Mahmud | PBRS | 5,842 | 55.5% | Wazir Mohamad Khan (SUPP) | 2,990 (28.4 pts) |
| GE04 (1974) | Abdul Taib bin Mahmud | PBB | 7,517 | 72.5% | Wazir Mohamad Khan (SNAP) | 4,668 (45.0 pts) |
| GE05 (1978) | Abdul Taib bin Mahmud | PBB | 6,522 | 69.8% | Mohamad Razali bin Sabang (PAJAR) | 4,240 (45.4 pts) |
| GE06 (1982) | Abdul Taib bin Mahmud | PBB | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | |||
| GE07 (1986) | Abdul Taib bin Mahmud | PBB | 9,814 | 77.9% | Wan Mohd Zain bin Wan Mohdzar (Wan Zain Mahmud) (Independent) | 7,026 (55.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
GE03 (1970)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Taib bin Mahmud | PBRS (PERIKATAN) | 5,842 | 55.5% |
| Wazir Mohamad Khan | SUPP | 2,852 | 27.1% |
| Abang Anwar bin Abang Junaidi | SNAP | 1,837 | 17.4% |
GE04 (1974)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Taib bin Mahmud | PBB (BN) | 7,517 | 72.5% |
| Wazir Mohamad Khan | SNAP | 2,849 | 27.5% |
GE05 (1978)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Taib bin Mahmud | PBB (BN) | 6,522 | 69.8% |
| Mohamad Razali bin Sabang | PAJAR | 2,282 | 24.4% |
| Wan Ibrahim bin Abd. Rahman | Independent | 429 | 4.6% |
| Bakawi bin Uteh | UMAT | 117 | 1.3% |
GE06 (1982)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Taib bin Mahmud | PBB (BN) | Unopposed | |
GE07 (1986)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Taib bin Mahmud | PBB (BN) | 9,814 | 77.9% |
| Wan Mohd Zain bin Wan Mohdzar (Wan Zain Mahmud) | Independent | 2,788 | 22.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's coalition bloc.
Trend
Samarahan has been contested at 5 general elections on record since GE03 (1970). Parties that have won this seat over that span: PBRS, PBB.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Samarahan in the GE07 (1986) general election?
Abdul Taib bin Mahmud (PBB) won Samarahan in GE07 (1986) with 9,814 votes (77.9%), a majority of 7,026 votes over Wan Mohd Zain bin Wan Mohdzar (Wan Zain Mahmud) (Independent).
Which parties have won Samarahan since GE03 (1970)?
Since GE03 (1970), Samarahan has been won by: PBB, PBRS.
What was the closest result in Samarahan?
The closest result on record for Samarahan was GE03 (1970), when PBRS beat SUPP by just 2,990 votes (28.4 percentage points).