Though the turnout, at 70%, was lower than last time, in 2004, when a record 85% voted, this was probably thanks to a rigorous clean-up of the electoral register.

虽然选民投票率只有70%，比2004年85%的记录低很多，不过这个可能要归功于选务人员在此次选民注册登记的严格删选工作。

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R. was elected President, defeating the incumbent by a record-breaking electoral vote: 472 to 59.

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