Kadamaian is a state constituency in Sabah, Malaysia, that is represented in the Sabah State Legislative Assembly.
Demographics
As of 2020, Kadamaian has a population of 33,226 people.
- Non-Muslim Bumiputera (85.0%)
- Muslim Bumiputera (14.0%)
- Other ethnicities (0.60%)
- Chinese (0.40%)
History
Polling districts
According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Kadamaian constituency has a total of 16 polling districts.
| State constituency | Polling Districts | Code | Location |
|---|
| Kadamaian (N11) | Kelawat | 169/11/01 | SK Kelawat |
| Kinasaraban | 169/11/02 | SK Kinasaraban Kota Belud |
| Tamu Darat | 169/11/03 | SK Tamu Darat |
| Piasau | 169/11/04 | SK Piasau |
| Tangkurus | 169/11/05 | SK Tengkurus |
| Lasau | 169/11/06 | SK Lasau Podi |
| Sayap | 169/11/07 | SK Sayap |
| Taginambur | 169/11/08 | SMK Narinang |
| Narinang | 169/11/09 | SK Narinang |
| Kebayau | 169/11/10 | SK Kebayau |
| Kiau | 169/11/11 | SK Kiau 1 |
| Gaur-Gaur | 169/11/12 | SK Mongkulat |
| Tambulian | 169/11/13 | SK Tambulion |
| Nahaba | 169/11/14 | SK Nahaba |
| Melangkap | 169/11/15 | SK Melangkap Kota Belud |
| Kaung | 169/11/16 | SK Kaung |
Representation history
| Member of Sabah State Legislative Assembly for Kadamaian |
|---|
| Assembly | Years | Member | Party |
| Constituency created from Usukan, Tempasuk and Kebayau |
| 7th | 1985 – 1986 | Baggai Basirun | PBS |
| 8th | 1986 – 1990 |
| 9th | 1990 – 1994 | GR (PBS) |
| 10th | 1994 |
| 1994 – 1999 | BN (PDS) |
| 11th | 1999 – 2002 | Timbun Lagadan | PBS |
| 2002–2004 | BN (PBS) |
| 12th | 2004 – 2008 |
| 13th | 2008 – 2013 |
| 14th | 2013 | Jeremy Ukoh Malajad | PKR |
| 2013 – 2018 | Independent |
| 15th | 2018 | Ewon Benedick | BN (UPKO) |
| 2018 – 2020 | UPKO |
| 16th | 2020 – 2021 |
| 2021 – 2025 | PH (UPKO) |
| 17th | 2025–present | UPKO |
Election results
Sabah state election, 2025: Kadamaian| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% |
|---|
| UPKO | Ewon Benedick | 11,977 | 65.60 | 15.36 |
| GRS | Mudezam Muyau @ James Muyou | 2,305 | 12.62 | 12.62 |
| Heritage | Norman Simon | 2,222 | 12.17 | 12.17 |
| Homeland Solidarity Party | Davylandon Rubbin | 981 | 5.37 | 5.37 |
| KDM | Josely Taising | 564 | 3.09 | 3.09 |
| PBM | Judin Tingih | 84 | 0.46 | 0.46 |
| Sabah Dream Party | Daibi Mandadi | 74 | 0.41 | 0.41 |
| Sabah Native Co-operation Party | Priskilia Akwila Senim | 52 | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Total valid votes | 18,259 |
| Total rejected ballots | 210 |
| Unreturned ballots | 26 |
| Turnout | 18,495 | 70.48 | 3.87 |
| Registered electors | 26,240 |
| Majority | 9,672 | 52.98 | 27.51 |
| UPKO hold | Swing | |
| Source(s)(PDF). |
Sabah state election, 2020: Kadamaian| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% |
|---|
| UPKO | Ewon Benedick | 6,823 | 50.24 | 50.24 |
| PBS | Demis Rumanti | 3,364 | 24.77 | 24.77 |
| BN | Duanis Mogirong | 2,050 | 15.09 | 31.55 |
| Love Sabah Party | Beting Giling | 799 | 5.88 | 0.69 |
| LDP | Leduning Lengik | 223 | 1.64 | 1.64 |
| Independent | Raiting Mohd Farhan | 101 | 0.74 | 0.74 |
| Total valid votes | 13,360 | 98.38 |
| Total rejected ballots | 175 | 1.29 |
| Unreturned ballots | 47 | 0.35 |
| Turnout | 13,582 | 74.35 | 10.58 |
| Registered electors | 13,360 |
| Majority | 3,459 | 25.47 | 3.08 |
| UPKO gain from BN | Swing | ? |
| Source(s). |
Sabah state election, 2018: Kadamaian| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% |
|---|
| BN | Ewon Benedick | 6,861 | 46.64 | 10.08 |
| PKR | Lukia Indan | 3,567 | 24.25 | 18.82 |
| STAR | Rubbin Guribah | 3,034 | 20.62 | 6.86 |
| Love Sabah Party | Mail Bilinu | 764 | 5.19 | 5.19 |
| PAS | Satail Manjungkat | 129 | 0.88 | 0.88 |
| Total valid votes | 14,355 | 97.57 |
| Total rejected ballots | 251 | 1.71 |
| Unreturned ballots | 106 | 0.72 |
| Turnout | 14,712 | 84.93 | 0.87 |
| Registered electors | 17,982 |
| Majority | 3,294 | 22.39 | 15.88 |
| BN gain from PKR | Swing | ? |
| Source(s). |
Sabah state election, 2013: Kadamaian| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% |
|---|
| PKR | Jeremmy Ukoh Malajad | 5,877 | 43.07 | 14.79 |
| BN | Timbun Lagadan | 4,988 | 36.56 | 15.75 |
| STAR | Rubbin Guribah | 1,877 | 13.76 | 13.76 |
| SAPP | Peter Marajin @ Peter Marazing | 547 | 4.01 | 4.01 |
| Total valid votes | 13,289 | 97.39 |
| Total rejected ballots | 301 | 2.21 |
| Unreturned ballots | 55 | 0.40 |
| Turnout | 13,645 | 85.80 | 6.44 |
| Registered electors | 15,903 |
| Majority | 889 | 6.51 | 17.52 |
| PKR gain from BN | Swing | ? |
| Source(s). Archived from on 2022-06-21. |
Sabah state election, 2008: Kadamaian| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% |
|---|
| BN | Timbun Lagadan | 5,382 | 52.31 | 2.36 |
| PKR | Lukia Indan | 2,909 | 28.28 | 28.28 |
| Independent | Peter Marajin @ Peter Marazing | 1,729 | 16.81 | 16.81 |
| Total valid votes | 10,020 | 97.40 |
| Total rejected ballots | 268 | 2.60 |
| Unreturned ballots | 0 | 0.00 |
| Turnout | 10,288 | 79.36 | 4.14 |
| Registered electors | 12,964 |
| Majority | 2,473 | 24.03 | 10.56 |
| BN hold | Swing | |
| Source(s). |
Sabah state election, 2004: Kadamaian| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% |
|---|
| BN | Timbun Lagadan | 5,019 | 54.67 | 26.08 |
| Independent | Maidom @ Paul Pansai | 1,844 | 20.08 | 20.08 |
| Independent | Daibi Mandadi | 1,652 | 17.99 | 17.99 |
| Independent | Johnny @ Lyon Gilong | 256 | 2.79 | 2.79 |
| SETIA | Sabagang @ Handry Rumpit | 171 | 1.86 | 1.86 |
| Total valid votes | 8,771 | 95.53 |
| Total rejected ballots | 239 | 2.60 |
| Unreturned ballots | 0 | 0.00 |
| Turnout | 9,181 | 75.22 | 7.41 |
| Registered electors | 12,206 |
| Majority | 3,175 | 34.59 | 5.88 |
| BN gain from PBS | Swing | ? |
| Source(s). |
Sabah state election, 1999: Kadamaian| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% |
|---|
| PBS | Timbun Lagadan | 6,583 | 69.06 | 1.88 |
| BN | Baggai Basirun | 2,725 | 28.59 | 1.14 |
| BERSEKUTU | Lidu @ Serirama Johari | 151 | 1.58 | 1.58 |
| Total valid votes | 9,459 | 99.23 |
| Total rejected ballots | 73 | 0.77 |
| Unreturned ballots | 0 | 0.00 |
| Turnout | 9,532 | 82.63 | 2.69 |
| Registered electors | 11,536 |
| Majority | 3,858 | 40.47 | 0.74 |
| PBS hold | Swing | |
| Source(s). |
Sabah state election, 1994: Kadamaian| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% |
|---|
| PBS | Baggai Basirun | 5,127 | 67.18 | 2.76 |
| BN | Awadnir Matanggal | 2,095 | 27.45 | 27.45 |
| Independent | Sebagang Rumit @ Handry | 312 | 4.09 | 4.09 |
| Independent | Meisin Sendelun @ Robert | 23 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Independent | Sindeh Teliban | 9 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Total valid votes | 7,566 | 99.14 |
| Total rejected ballots | 66 | 0.86 |
| Unreturned ballots | 0 | 0.00 |
| Turnout | 7,632 | 85.32 | 0.68 |
| Registered electors | 8,945 |
| Majority | 3,032 | 39.73 | 8.22 |
| PBS hold | Swing | |
| Source(s). |
Sabah state election, 1990: Kadamaian| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% |
|---|
| PBS | Baggai Basirun | 4,419 | 64.42 | 0.76 |
| USNO | Awadnir Matanggal | 1,130 | 16.47 | 16.47 |
| Sabah People's Party | Yapin Gimpoton | 935 | 13.63 | 13.63 |
| AKAR | Meisin Sendelun @ Robert | 204 | 2.97 | 2.97 |
| BERJAYA | Manik Tanggau | 60 | 0.87 | 34.43 |
| Total valid votes | 6,688 | 97.49 |
| Total rejected ballots | 112 | 1.63 |
| Unreturned ballots | 0 | 0.00 |
| Turnout | 6,860 | 86.00 | 1.67 |
| Registered electors | 7,977 |
| Majority | 3,289 | 47.95 | 19.59 |
| PBS hold | Swing | |
| Source(s). |
Sabah state election, 1986: Kadamaian| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ∆% |
|---|
| PBS | Baggai Basirun | 3,737 | 63.66 | |
| BERJAYA | Yapin Gimpoton | 2,072 | 35.30 | |
| Total valid votes | 5,809 | 98.96 |
| Total rejected ballots | 61 | 1.04 |
| Unreturned ballots | 0 | 0.00 |
| Turnout | 5,870 | 84.33 |
| Registered electors | 6,961 |
| Majority | 1,665 | 28.36 |
| PBS hold | Swing | |
| Source(s). |