The good thing about his victory is that Democracy works. The bad thing about this victory is the shattering of the anti Syrian opposition. Aoun allied himself with Syrian Loyalists in all the electoral districts, which means that his victory could have substantial negative implications on the future of Lebanon. Walid Jumblatt, the opposition leader hinted during an interview with LBC that Aoun's victory could mean a civil war and the return of Syrians to Lebanon.**

Here are the final unofficial results of the Kesrouan - Jubeil elections as of 4:30 am Beirut time

Kesrwan vote count:

General Michel Aoun: 63723
Youssef Khali: 58455
Neemtallah Abi Nasr: 56633
Farid Elias Khazen: 53548
Gilberte Zouein: 49452

Jbeil vote count:

Walid Khoury: 55071
Chemil Mouzeya: 50508
Abbas el Hachem: 55658

In District no. 2, of Northern Metn area Aoun also scored another landslide victory. Based on unofficial results he won 7 out of 8 seats in this district.

In Zahle district of Bekaa region Aoun again also scored another landslide victory. Based on unofficial results he won 7 out of 8 seats in this district.

In District no. 3 Aoun scored well in initial vote count, maintaining an average of 2000 vote differential . But in the end Aoun lost this district to Jumblatt and his allies, but have not officially conceded, even though our correspondent in Baabda reported that Aoun's representatives gave up on the vote count in this district and left Baabda at about 4 : 00 am Beirut time

With these sweeping victories Aoun has established himself as Lahoud's replacement as the future president of Lebanon.

** It is important to note that Jumblatt's interview took place before the results of Baabda aley districts were known and while he appeared to be losing the battle. Jumblatt later won this district. It remains to be seen how Jumblatt's reaction will be after winning.

Source: generaloun.org, LBC TV, Tayyar.org