The 2011 Katsina State gubernatorial election occurred on 26 April 2011.
[4][5][6] Ibrahim Shema emerged PDP's candidate in the primary election.
Hasimu Lawal Jobe was ANPP candidate.
[10][11][12] Ibrahim Shema from the PDP won the election defeating other 9 candidates.
[13][14] The total number of registered voters in the state was 3,126,898, valid votes was 1,622,063.