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Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 9 December 1989, after the resignation of President Hammer DeRoburt following a vote of no-confidence in August and the subsequent resignation of his replacement, Kenas Aroi, for health reasons. [1] Following the election Bernard Dowiyogo was elected President by the Parliament, defeating DeRoburt. [1] Voter turnout was 88.7%. [2]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independents | 2,287 | 100.00 | 18 | |
| Total | 2,287 | 100.00 | 18 | |
| Valid votes | 2,287 | 97.53 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 58 | 2.47 | ||
| Total votes | 2,345 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 2,659 | 88.19 | ||
| Source: Gazette, Nohlen et al. | ||||
| Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiwo | René Reynaldo Harris | 151.75 | Elected |
| Kinza Godfrey Clodumar | 134.77 | Elected | |
| David Libokimedo Agir | 121.43 | ||
| Patrick Deire Cook | 104.96 | ||
| Marsh Deigoub Bill | 83.25 | ||
| Pamela Eobtsina Scriven | 77.58 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 8 | ||
| Total votes cast | 283 | ||
| Anabar | Ludwig Derangadage Scotty | 152.3 | Elected |
| Obeira Menke | 111 | Elected | |
| Maein Deiregagea | 92.3 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 1 | ||
| Total votes cast | 195 | ||
| Anetan | Roy Demanganuwe Degoregore | 141.79 | Elected |
| Eidagarube Ruby Japhet | 116.39 | Elected | |
| Lawrence Stephen | 106.42 | ||
| Vassal Abogo Gadoengin | 75.45 | ||
| Rimone Tom | 71.58 | ||
| Adago Deinuwea Bucky Ika | 69.25 | ||
| Aloysius Gonzaga Namoduk | 67.32 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 14 | ||
| Total votes cast | 264 | ||
| Boe | Hammer DeRoburt | 144.61 | Elected |
| Nangindeit Temanimon Kenas Aroi | 142.3 | Elected | |
| Vollmer Mercury Appi | 105.13 | ||
| August Detonga Deiye | 89.65 | ||
| Tazio Gideon | 87.11 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 15 | ||
| Total votes cast | 264 | ||
| Buada | Vinson Franco Detenamo | 157.3 | Elected |
| Ruben James Kun | 114 | Elected | |
| Walwyn Bernicke | 86.17 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 2 | ||
| Total votes cast | 197 | ||
| Meneng | Paul Denebaua Jeremiah | 184.66 | Elected |
| Vinci Niel Clodumar | 166.55 | Elected | |
| Bobby Engitebo Ralph Eoe | 156.52 | ||
| Joshua Porthos Bop | 112.93 | ||
| Johnny Taumea | 92.93 | ||
| Adenoango Akeidu Kepae | 90.87 | ||
| Ralph Steven | 82.3 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 15 | ||
| Total votes cast | 357 | ||
| Ubenide | Bernard Dowiyogo | 294.5 | Elected |
| Kennan Ranibok Adeang | 235.37 | Elected | |
| Robidok Bagewa Buraro Detudamo | 229.95 | Elected | |
| Gioura Derog | 223.33 | Elected | |
| Mark Dennis Rueben Kun | 207.53 | ||
| Paul Laurence Maginkieo Ribauw | 162.17 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | ||
| Total votes cast | 552 | ||
| Yaren | Pres Nimes Ekwona | 143.42 | Elected |
| Ludwig Dowong Keke | 114.22 | Elected | |
| Anthony Kododo Destsimea Audoa | 107.62 | ||
| Alfred Derangoedage Dick | 89.85 | ||
| Fida Ewadangin Beiyoun Ika | 70.7 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 3 | ||
| Total votes cast | 233 | ||
| Source: Republic of Nauru Government Gazette, 9 December, 1989 | |||
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