Mongolia presidential election

Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj holds his ballot before voting in the presidential election in Ulan Bator on June 26, 2013. He cast his vote for rival candidate Badmaanyambuu Bat-Erdene of the Mongolian People's Party. A source from the president's Democratic Party said on June 28 that he voted for the rival out of his Buddhist belief that good behavior is a good investment. The president was reelected.

Mongolia presidential election

Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Badmaanyambuu Bat-Erdene of the Mongolian People's Party waves after casting his vote in the presidential election in Ulan Bator on June 26, 2013. Three candidates including him ran in the election.

Mongolia presidential election

Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Badmaanyambuu Bat-Erdene of the Mongolian People's Party casts his vote in the presidential election in Ulan Bator on June 26, 2013. Three candidates including him ran in the election.

Mongolia presidential election

Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Supporters listen to a speech by Badmaanyambuu Bat-Erdene of the Mongolian People's Party in Ulan Bator on June 24, 2013, ahead of the June 26 presidential election.

Mongolia presidential election

Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Badmaanyambuu Bat-Erdene of the Mongolian People's Party shakes hands with supporters on June 24, 2013, after speaking in Ulan Bator ahead of the presidential election on June 26.

Mongolia presidential election

Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Combination photos show Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj (L) and Badmaanyambuu Bat-Erdene of the Mongolian People's Party. They are both running in the June 26, 2013, presidential election.

Mongolia presidential election

Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Combination photos show Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj (L) speaking in Ulan Bator on June 23, 2013, and Badmaanyambuu Bat-Erdene of the Mongolian People's Party speaking in Ulan Bator on June 24, 2013. They are both running in the June 26, 2013, presidential election.