1986 Nauruan parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 6 December 1986. [1] As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents. However, the Parliament elected had two opposing groups holding nine seats each, resulting in a deadlock. To resolve the issue, Parliament was dissolved on 30 December, prompting fresh elections in January. [1]

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The elections saw the first-ever female candidate elected, with Ruby Dediya becoming MP for Anetan/Ewa and subsequently being appointed Minister for Finance. She retained the position after the 1987 elections. [2]

Results

PartyVotes%Seats
Independents2,126100.0018
Total2,126100.0018
Valid votes2,12697.12
Invalid/blank votes632.88
Total votes2,189100.00
Source: Gazette, IPU

By constituency

ConstituencyCandidateVotesNotes
Aiwo René Reynaldo Harris 161.233Elected
Kinza Godfrey Clodumar 126.766Elected
Patrick Deiri Cook98.633
David Libokomedo Agir89.033
Allan Ririenang Thoma87.216
Ephraim Rotemwemweo Gadabu86.366
Invalid/blank votes9
Total votes cast274
Anabar Ludwig Derangadage Scotty 114.75Elected
Maien Deireragea 86.083Elected
Godfrey Tsine Waidabu78.583
Deinedo Dori Deireragea74.75
Invalid/blank votes1
Total votes cast171
Anetan Roy Demanganuwe Degoregore 153.216Elected
Ruby Eidagarube Dediya 108.866Elected
Lawrence Stephen 96.333
Remy Gerard Namuduk 78.95
Bucky Adago Denauwea Ika78.6
Abago Vassal Gadeongin 76.933
Invalid/blank votes14
Total votes cast256
Boe Hammer DeRoburt 130.916Elected
Kenas Nangindait Aroi 102.25Elected
Vollmer Mercury Appi90.75
Joske Arthur Teabuge82.333
Invalid/blank votes2
Total votes cast197
Buada Vinson Franco Detenamo 132.083Elected
Reuben Kun 126.916Elected
Manfred Rabaima Depaune84.166
Alec Hindmarsh Stephen81.833
Invalid/blank votes1
Total votes cast205
Meneng Bobby Ingitebo Ralph Eoe 156.752Elected
Paul Denabuawa Jeremiah 116.658Elected
Vinci Neil Clodumar 106.414
Joshua Porthos Bwaidongo Bop105.226
Parcelle James Dedagenumon Bop 100.975
Nimrod Botelanga 100.402
Alec Dogaben Harris78.122
Ralph Steven72.548
Invalid/blank votes21
Total votes cast329
Ubenide Bernard Dowiyogo 241.910Elected
Kennan Ranibok Adeang 232.148Elected
Robidok Bagewa Buraro Detudamo 228.651Elected
Derog Gioura 196.960Elected
Paul Lawrence Maginkieo Ribauw132.765
Mark Dennis Reuben Kun129.560
Eddie Nelson Scotty123.213
Cagney Scotty98.142
Invalid/blank votes13
Total votes cast522
Yaren Pres Nimes Ekwona 160.666Elected
Anthony Kododo Audoa 131.833Elected
Ludwig Dowong Keke 102.416
Anton Jimwareiy90.5
Invalid/blank votes2
Total votes cast235
Source: Republic of Nauru Government Gazette, 8 December, 1986

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