Early general elections were held in

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on 26 April 2009 following the approval of a new constitution in a

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held on 28 September 2008.

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ran for his first term under the new

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. The election was initially expected to be held in October 2010. Among the candidates for President were current President Rafael Correa, supported by his

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and the Socialist Party;

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ran under the banner of the

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and had the support of the Social Christian Party (PSC) and the Christian Democratic Union. Former president

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ran as the candidate of the January 21 Patriotic Society Party. Preliminary results suggested that Correa had won reelection in the first round easily, surpassing 50% of the vote, followed by Gutiérrez coming in second with about 28% of the vote. Correa's came short of having an absolute majority in parliament. In addition Correa became the first sitting president to be reelected since García Moreno since 1875.http://www.vistazo.com/ea/columnas/imprimir.php?Vistazo.com&id=2391 The full results of the seat distribution was still known, though it was assumed that PAIS would have 59 seats, PSP 19, PSC/MG 11, PRIAN 7, MPD 5, the Municipalist Movement 5, and others less than 5 seats.

Opinion polls

Results

President

National Assembly

References

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