2009 Vanuatuan presidential election

The electors are the 52 MPs and the six heads of provincial governments; ten signatures of support are required for nomination.

The Speaker of Parliament Maxime Carlot Korman was sworn in as acting President until Mataskelekele's successor could be elected.

[3] A presidential candidate must win two-thirds of the electoral college in order to be elected president.

[3] According to the Constitution, the presidential election must be held within three weeks after the previous office holder's term expires.

[4] Fifteen candidates seeking the presidency submitted their names to the electoral office – two women and thirteen men.