1998 Vanuatuan general election

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General elections were held in Vanuatu on 6 March 1998. They "were held under the shadow of a state of emergency (the result of riots in Port Vila over governmental financial improprieties) and were accompanied by an unusually low turnout rate", [1] with only 64% of registered voters casting a ballot.

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The Vanua'aku Pati, led by Donald Kalpokas, obtained 18 seats. The ruling Union of Moderate Parties obtained 12, while the National United Party obtained 11, and the Melanesian Progressive Party 6.

The Vanua'aku Pati returned to power for the first time since 1991, forming a coalition with the NUP. Donald Kalpokas (VP) became Prime Minister, with Walter Lini (NUP) as deputy Prime Minister. The new government was exclusively anglophone, following the defeat of the francophone UMP. [1]

Results

Vanuatuan Parliament 1998.svg
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Vanua'aku Pati 14,46721.0118+5
Union of Moderate Parties 13,74319.9512–5
National United Party 10,94715.8911+2
Melanesian Progressive Party 9,63513.996+1
Vanuatu Republican Party 5,2667.651New
John Frum Movement 1,5392.232New
People's Democratic Party7481.0900
Movement Blong Yumi6560.950New
Liberal Party5670.820New
Vanuatu Women in Politics4880.7100
Vemarana2990.430New
Christian Independent Candidates2880.4200
Nagriamel 1620.240–1
Independents10,06714.6220
Total68,872100.0052+2
Valid votes68,87299.32
Invalid/blank votes4740.68
Total votes69,346100.00
Registered voters/turnout108,00564.21
Source: Official Gazette [2]

By constituency

Ambae
CandidatePartyVotes%
James Bule National United Party 76119.76
Jacques Sese Union of Moderate Parties 67217.45
Silas Charles Hakwa Vanua'aku Pati 63416.46
Samson Bue Union of Moderate Parties 58215.11
Japin C. Tari Vanua'aku Pati 3849.97
John Morris TariPeople's Democratic Party3519.11
Anderson Tari Melanesian Progressive Party 2646.85
Amos Bangabiti Vanuatu Republican Party 2045.30
Total3,852100.00
Valid votes3,85299.66
Invalid/blank votes130.34
Total votes3,865100.00
Registered voters/turnout5,67768.08
Ambrym
CandidatePartyVotes%
Aaron Daniel Bongtor Vanua'aku Pati 60718.88
Irene Leingkone Bongnaim Union of Moderate Parties 45814.25
Willie MalonIndependent38712.04
Abel Tatu Vanuatu Republican Party 2959.18
David Bong Masing Melanesian Progressive Party 2668.27
Amos DalongIndependent1946.03
Edwin Wuan National United Party 1875.82
Amos AndengIndependent1655.13
Gershom Atutur TolmolingLiberal Party1324.11
Williamson Obed NarosIndependent1183.67
Talsil Olsen Nagriamel 902.80
Andrew WelwelIndependent862.67
Gilbert Haoul Union of Moderate Parties 792.46
George BumsengIndependent782.43
Alfred Maseng Independent732.27
Total3,215100.00
Valid votes3,21599.78
Invalid/blank votes70.22
Total votes3,222100.00
Registered voters/turnout4,49371.71
Banks and Torres
CandidatePartyVotes%
Reginold Stanley National United Party 72524.48
Barnabas Wilson National United Party 62721.18
Luke Titinson Dini Union of Moderate Parties 54818.51
John Dickenson Hughug Vanua'aku Pati 47716.11
John Mark Melanesian Progressive Party 36212.23
Henry Nelson Nin Vanuatu Republican Party 2076.99
Tagar WycliffeIndependent150.51
Total2,961100.00
Valid votes2,96199.73
Invalid/blank votes80.27
Total votes2,969100.00
Registered voters/turnout4,01973.87
Efate
CandidatePartyVotes%
Donald Kalpokas Vanua'aku Pati 1,10916.06
Barak Sopé Melanesian Progressive Party 6849.90
Foster Rakom Vanua'aku Pati 5578.07
Joe Romal Calo Vanua'aku Pati 5347.73
Lionel Kaluat Vanuatu Republican Party 5157.46
Roro Sambo Union of Moderate Parties 4606.66
Jimmy Meto Chilia National United Party 4546.57
Natonga SabyIndependent3875.60
Thomas Brothy Faratia Vanuatu Republican Party 3294.76
Jean Claude KanegaiIndependent3004.34
Louis Guy Carlot Union of Moderate Parties 2964.29
Russel Malakai Vanuatu Republican Party 2593.75
Leiasmanu CullwickVanuatu Women in Politics2483.59
Kalegor Steele Melanesian Progressive Party 1952.82
Bill Kalsrap KalpoiIndependent1872.71
Kalmut Wilfred KalpukaiLiberal Party1231.78
Peter K. Taurakoto National United Party 1211.75
Joel Felix KaltamatIndependent600.87
Toto Leoped TalkanamalIndependent480.70
Nunu Naperikimala Alick SoaloIndependent400.58
Total6,906100.00
Valid votes6,90699.11
Invalid/blank votes620.89
Total votes6,968100.00
Registered voters/turnout12,05857.79
Epi
CandidatePartyVotes%
Willie Olli Varasmaite Vanua'aku Pati 65633.10
Kila Lemaya Union of Moderate Parties 36218.26
Jean Galibert Vanuatu Republican Party 27613.93
Apia Rinjo Melanesian Progressive Party 25612.92
Michel Sokoliu Alick National United Party 22811.50
John Timothy FredIndependent1055.30
Jimmy JoeLiberal Party994.99
Total1,982100.00
Valid votes1,98299.35
Invalid/blank votes130.65
Total votes1,995100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,68674.27
Luganville
CandidatePartyVotes%
Annas Tinwaku National United Party 62619.36
George Wells Vanua'aku Pati 60418.68
Antoine Pikinoune Union of Moderate Parties 48615.03
Jimmy Awa Melanesian Progressive Party 46514.38
Denis SavoieIndependent2226.87
Japeth MichaelMovement Blong Yumi2086.43
Tabivaka Paulo Salwai Vanuatu Republican Party 1635.04
Jackie J. UlasIndependent1354.18
Mathilda GausiVanuatu Women in Politics922.85
Sepa KatawaIndependent842.60
Harrison RaruaIndependent822.54
Isaiah TerryIndependent662.04
Total3,233100.00
Valid votes3,23399.23
Invalid/blank votes250.77
Total votes3,258100.00
Registered voters/turnout6,79247.97
Maewo
CandidatePartyVotes%
Paul Ren Tari National United Party 48638.36
Peter L. Sale Vanua'aku Pati 48338.12
Gregory Tarawban Melanesian Progressive Party 20916.50
Ebensezer BoelivLiberal Party554.34
Jonah Toakanase Vanuatu Republican Party 342.68
Total1,267100.00
Valid votes1,26799.37
Invalid/blank votes80.63
Total votes1,275100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,52183.83
Malekula
CandidatePartyVotes%
Sato Kilman Melanesian Progressive Party 1,35113.73
Esmon Saimon Melanesian Progressive Party 8388.52
Paul Telukluk Union of Moderate Parties 7167.28
Josiah Tom Merifar National United Party 6596.70
Jackleen Ruben TiteksIndependent6046.14
John Morrison Willie Vanua'aku Pati 5675.76
Jacob Thyna Melanesian Progressive Party 5645.73
Dick Tete Union of Moderate Parties 5035.11
Ciriaque Metmetsan Union of Moderate Parties 4794.87
Johnny Kalwaisin National United Party 4724.80
John V. Kastow Vanua'aku Pati 4104.17
Lawa MelenamuIndependent4104.17
Sethy RegenvanuPeople's Democratic Party3974.03
Vital Soksok Union of Moderate Parties 3863.92
Dona Don Brownie Vanuatu Republican Party 3653.71
Andre Lesines Vanuatu Republican Party 3473.53
Isaiah JeneckIndependent3203.25
Raymond MalereIndependent1541.57
Edward Korty Vanuatu Republican Party 1101.12
Malau Naomi JanitaVanuatu Women in Politics1061.08
Ludovic MulonturalaIndependent810.82
Total9,839100.00
Valid votes9,83999.22
Invalid/blank votes770.78
Total votes9,916100.00
Registered voters/turnout13,84171.64
Malo–Aore
CandidatePartyVotes%
Josias Moli Union of Moderate Parties 50231.36
Nikenike Vurobaravu Vanua'aku Pati 37823.61
Riuna Urinamoli Melanesian Progressive Party 22914.30
George Tavuti National United Party 22013.74
Ben Tom Sua Vanuatu Republican Party 1217.56
Makali BaniuriIndependent996.18
Tamata TaheMovement Blong Yumi523.25
Total1,601100.00
Valid votes1,60199.94
Invalid/blank votes10.06
Total votes1,602100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,19473.02
Other Southern Islands
CandidatePartyVotes%
Allen Nafuki Vanua'aku Pati 60046.77
James Naling Mackenzie Union of Moderate Parties 23017.93
John J. Sing Vanuatu Republican Party 23017.93
John Mete Taki Apei Melanesian Progressive Party 1249.66
Mike Uyori John Frum Movement 997.72
Total1,283100.00
Valid votes1,28399.53
Invalid/blank votes60.47
Total votes1,289100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,89468.06
Paama
CandidatePartyVotes%
Sam Dan Avok Vanua'aku Pati 43141.24
Timothy V. Tugen National United Party 26024.88
Noel Takau Union of Moderate Parties 25023.92
Sam Abel Aisik Vanuatu Republican Party 575.45
John Allan Melanesian Progressive Party 282.68
Harry CollinsIndependent191.82
Total1,045100.00
Valid votes1,04599.33
Invalid/blank votes70.67
Total votes1,052100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,57366.88
Pentecost
CandidatePartyVotes%
Walter Lini National United Party 1,13921.75
Barnabas Andy Tabi National United Party 66512.70
Jonas Tabi Kuran National United Party 63012.03
Vincent Boulekone Union of Moderate Parties 60311.51
Edwin Buletik Melanesian Progressive Party 5059.64
Edouard Muelsul Vanuatu Republican Party 4137.89
Marcel Tabius National United Party 3967.56
Pierre Chanel Vuti Union of Moderate Parties 2645.04
Frederick Tau Vanua'aku Pati 1462.79
Bulevanua Vira Leo MolvuluiIndependent1382.64
Alain Wai MolgosIndependent911.74
Simon MalatouIndependent751.43
John Tabisang Nagriamel 721.37
Virelangse Kumuel TabisangIndependent671.28
Solomon NariIndependent330.63
Total5,237100.00
Valid votes5,23799.32
Invalid/blank votes360.68
Total votes5,273100.00
Registered voters/turnout7,77067.86
Port Vila
CandidatePartyVotes%
Edward Natapei Vanua'aku Pati 88012.53
Willie Jimmy Union of Moderate Parties 5457.76
Wilson Rayaru Vanua'aku Pati 5357.62
Maxime Carlot Korman Vanuatu Republican Party 5157.33
Clement Leo Vanua'aku Pati 3835.45
Henri Taga Tari Karea Union of Moderate Parties 3525.01
Claes J. O. BjornumIndependent3515.00
William Edgel Melanesian Progressive Party 3334.74
Daniel LamoureuxChristian Independent Candidates2884.10
Shem RaruaIndependent2703.85
Jonathan Robert Nasse Melanesian Progressive Party 2653.77
Clifford Bice National United Party 2633.75
Jeff Joel PatunavnuIndependent2343.33
Timothy Maki MasingIndependent2062.93
Frank Abel KasalaIndependent2022.88
Jacques Nauka Meriago Union of Moderate Parties 2002.85
Sam MahitIndependent1752.49
John Maraki Naviti National United Party 1732.46
Hilda Lini Independent1532.18
Godwin B. LigoIndependent1492.12
Stephen SalongIndependent1351.92
Willie Jack TiamuaIndependent871.24
Maria KalsakauLiberal Party600.85
William KenIndependent520.74
Jim James MoliIndependent510.73
Aiden Lawrence WilsonIndependent490.70
Lucy SandyVanuatu Women in Politics420.60
Charlot Bule TemakonIndependent390.56
Abbie NavitiIndependent350.50
Total7,022100.00
Valid votes7,02299.01
Invalid/blank votes700.99
Total votes7,092100.00
Registered voters/turnout18,66338.00
Santo
CandidatePartyVotes%
Serge Vohor Union of Moderate Parties 87011.11
Sela Molisa Vanua'aku Pati 82110.49
Jean Alain Mahe Union of Moderate Parties 6177.88
Albert Pisuvoke Ravutia Melanesian Progressive Party 6007.66
Philip Pasvu Iercet Vanua'aku Pati 5837.45
Jimmy Imbert Union of Moderate Parties 5787.38
John Tari Molibaraf National United Party 4726.03
Asena Karai Union of Moderate Parties 3394.33
Karai Koro National United Party 3123.99
Steven FrankyVemarana2993.82
Louis Tiribe Vanuatu Republican Party 2963.78
Robert Supe Melanesian Progressive Party 2903.70
Thomas Ruben Seru Melanesian Progressive Party 2883.68
Mita KameIndependent2653.38
Michael VarisipitiIndependent2242.86
Thimoty WellesMovement Blong Yumi1772.26
Vusania Karainiu Vanuatu Republican Party 1461.86
Steven Nakato JimmyMovement Blong Yumi1461.86
Edward BororoaIndependent1301.66
Marmar Vanua Melanesian Progressive Party 1291.65
Harry KaraeruIndependent801.02
Tavuire TamataMovement Blong Yumi730.93
Beku Behov TomkerIndependent480.61
Gaspard MolipalaudIndependent460.59
Total7,829100.00
Valid votes7,82998.63
Invalid/blank votes1091.37
Total votes7,938100.00
Registered voters/turnout10,95772.45
Shepherds
CandidatePartyVotes%
Amos Titongoa Vanua'aku Pati 23125.38
Makali KaloIndependent21423.52
Jack Ronneth AtarualimIndependent19821.76
John Morris Lee Solomon Union of Moderate Parties 9810.77
Etchin Shem Mosoeripu National United Party 9210.11
David Roy Maripu Melanesian Progressive Party 778.46
Total910100.00
Valid votes91099.78
Invalid/blank votes20.22
Total votes912100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,08284.29
Tanna
CandidatePartyVotes%
Joe Natuman Vanua'aku Pati 8468.84
Keasipai Song John Frum Movement 8008.36
Willy Posen Union of Moderate Parties 7207.53
Jimmy Niclam Vanua'aku Pati 7097.41
Henri Iauko Melanesian Progressive Party 7067.38
Harris I. Naunun John Frum Movement 6406.69
Morking Steven IatikaIndependent6366.65
Shem Naukaut Vanua'aku Pati 5916.18
Tom Nepip Melanesian Progressive Party 5836.09
Mark Iautu Union of Moderate Parties 5055.28
Jacques Nirua Union of Moderate Parties 4604.81
Peter EtapIndependent4024.20
Kilip Semu National United Party 4004.18
Charlie Nako Union of Moderate Parties 3693.86
Bob LoughmanIndependent3503.66
John Sanga National United Party 2312.41
Kauras George IamakiaIndependent2082.17
Nipiknam Lavha Vanuatu Republican Party 1781.86
Bob Kuao Vanuatu Republican Party 1541.61
Tom KawiaLiberal Party780.82
Total9,566100.00
Valid votes9,56699.74
Invalid/blank votes250.26
Total votes9,591100.00
Registered voters/turnout10,97487.40
Tongoa
CandidatePartyVotes%
John Robert Alick National United Party 34830.96
Abert Moses Mariasi Vanua'aku Pati 31127.67
Pakoa Willie Calo Timatua Union of Moderate Parties 21419.04
Richard David FandanumataIndependent877.74
David Robert KarieIndependent635.60
George Willie Siri Vanuatu Republican Party 524.63
Amos Pakoa Melanesian Progressive Party 242.14
Kenneth Daniel S. T. PilaLiberal Party201.78
Amos KalsaruruIndependent50.44
Total1,124100.00
Valid votes1,12499.56
Invalid/blank votes50.44
Total votes1,129100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,81162.34

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