Sam Hou Fai Elected Macao Chief Executive by Overwhelming Majority with 394 Votes

Oct 13, 2024, 05:36 AM

Sam Hou Fai, Macao's former top judge, was elected the sixth-term chief executive designate of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Sunday by an overwhelming majority. The election concluded on Sunday morning, and Sam Hou Fai secured 394 votes in a largely ceremonial election. He is set to become the first chief executive of Macao born in mainland China, pending appointment by the Central People's Government. The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR both congratulated Sam Hou Fai on his election, describing it as 'pioneering and emblematic.' Sam Hou Fai has previously warned against the outsize influence of the gambling industry in the city and has vowed to support local businesses.