2001 Solomon Islands general election

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2001 Solomon Islands general election
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All 50 seats in the National Parliament
26 seats needed for a majority
PartyLeaderSeats+/–
People's Alliance Allan Kemakeza 20+13
AIM 13New
SIAC 12+8
PPP 3New
Labour Joses Tuhanuku 10
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister beforePrime Minister after
Manasseh Sogavare
Independent 		Allan Kemakeza
People's Alliance

General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 5 December 2001. [1] The People's Alliance Party won the most seats, and its leader, Allan Kemakeza became Prime Minister.

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Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
People's Alliance Party 20+13
Association of Independent Members 13New
Solomon Islands Alliance for Change 12+8
People's Progressive Party 3New
Solomon Islands Labour Party 1–
Other parties1–
Total500
Total votes178,161–
Registered voters/turnout287,94061.87
Source: Solomon Islands Election Resources, [2] IPU [1]

By constituency

Results by constituency
ConstituencyElectorateCandidateVotes %Notes
Aoke/Langalanga7,131Batholomew Ulufa'alu3,08165.90Re-elected
Francis Ferateilia Sawane90819.40
Peter Baru53111.40
Francis Joseph Saemala1523.30
Baegu/Asifola6,279Steve Aumanu1,27334.70Re-elected
Gabriel K Suri79021.50
Joseph Ofotalau59516.20
Jasper Tagani Anisi46312.60
Daniel Aba43912.00
George Suri Kwanae1103.00
Central Guadalcanal5,042Walton Naezol1,36443.60Re-elected
Napter N Lui53217.00
Peter Shanel Agovaka51516.50
Justice Denni38312.20
Bernard Teli33310.60
Central Honiara12,551Meshach Maebiru Maetoloa1,02527.00Elected
John Moffat Fugui90623.90
Moon Pin Kwan82421.70Unseated
Robert Lulumani48512.80
Catherine Adifaka2937.70
Robert Wales Feraltelia1423.70
Paul B. Garo992.60
Ben Gale240.60
Central Kwara'ae9,070Fred Iro Fono3,01653.70Re-elected
David Dausabea1,09519.50
Richard Na'amo Irosaea5589.90
John Hugo4778.50
Harold D Leka4748.40
Central Makira4,025Bernard Ghiro64321.30Elected
Reginald Nunu58019.20
Japhet Waipora44214.60Unseated
Gad Hagasuramo40713.50
Paul Watoto38312.70
Fredson Fenua2678.80
Alfred Wato882.90
Ellison Ramo772.50
Ishmael Tuki682.30
Benedict Kinika672.20
East ꞌAreꞌare4,754Edward Huniehu80422.40Elected
Michael Ahikau79522.20
Dickson Warakohia71920.10Unseated
Michael Wairamo66618.60
Brian S Taba'a41811.70
Benjamin Harohau1103.10
James Nihopara501.40
Jerry Haipora Terenihona230.60
East Central Guadalcanal4,866Nollen C. Leni91326.20Elected
Hilda Thugea Kari80022.90Unseated
Mark Gatu67019.20
John Gela46413.30
Daniel S Sande45613.10
Johnson Kengalu1875.40
East Choiseul3,377Mannaseh Sogavare1,22548.90Re-elected
Allan Qurusu95238.00
Billy Takubala1907.60
Nason Neko Degerekolo1375.50
East Guadalcanal5,542Johnson Koli1,81552.30Re-elected
Celestine Solosaia1,35539.00
Bobby Marcellin Tangi2346.70
Josph Tua'ai671.90
East Honiara18,690Simeon Bouro1,63129.70Elected
Charles Dausabea1,01918.60Unseated
David Jack Maesua82115.00
George Avosa Tuke69212.60
John Maetia Kaliuae67812.40
Ann M. Saenemua4378.00
Jason Waley2063.80
East Kwaio7,450Alfred Solomon Sasako2,68262.80Re-elected
Stanley Festus Sofu1,02724.10
Diki Kolosu3317.80
Bilsshan Caleb Safa'a2295.40
East Makira5,978David Sitai1,45430.40Re-elected
Fred P. Fanua79416.60
Martin Karani72215.10
Philip Taisau49910.40
Thomas Weape4599.60
Clement Waiwori3427.20
Mathias Pepena3387.10
Stephen Siapu1703.60
East Malaita5,834Joses Wawari Sanga70119.10Elected
Afu Lia Billy69919.00
Robert Nathan Mautai55915.20
Alfred Maetia46012.50Unseated
Robert Belo Mafane3389.20
Benedic Udu2296.20
John Rockson Tamofaolu2276.20
Samson Kwasi2015.50
Wilson Kafo Mamau1674.50
Alfred Aofia962.60
Fataleka5,785Casper Cassidy Luiramo1,06726.30Elected
Ronidi Mani86821.40Unseated
Frank Dele Iamaea54813.50
Fred Bae54313.40
William Isui3849.50
George Mamimu2826.90
Paul Henry Ratu1744.30
Stephen T Iromea832.00
Saxon Talo661.60
Matthew Iroga441.10
Gao/Bugotu4,097Eric Notere98733.90Elected
William H. Gigini78927.10Unseated
Nathaniel Supa52418.00
Basil Manelegua42614.60
Josiah P Riogano1866.40
Gizo/Kolombangara6,869Gordon Darcy Lilo98526.40Elected
Jackson Piasi61116.40Unseated
Daniel Kennedy58515.70
John Kabalo55814.90
Noah Zala3389.00
Clement Domonic Tebaia2797.50
Warren Paia1935.20
Iabeta Beneteti982.60
Robert Moses Zutu892.40
Hograno/Kia/Havulei4,714Nelson Kehe Kile1,80454.80Elected
Michael M Meredi55516.90
Reuben Natowan49915.20
Edmond H Anderson43313.20Unseated
Lau/Mbaelelea11,564Paul Maenu'u2,68735.50Elected
Walter Folotalu95612.60
Charles Ferania Sale7089.30Unseated
James Roni6408.40
Judson Lee Leafasia5937.80
Dick Daoleni5817.70
Alfrence Inoga Fatai5517.30
Francis Kairi4516.00
John Ratu Daofainia1852.40
Wesley Saaga1111.50
Ben Foukona660.90
James Maesulia480.60
Malaita Outer Islands2,073David Holosivi32222.90Re-elected
Henry Manuhea31022.00
Patrick Vahoe18913.40
Abraham Kapei18413.10
Manasseh Apekeia Avicks17512.40
Gabriel Kemaiki1289.10
Paul Keyaumi846.00
Allen Hareehi161.10
Maringe/Kokota4,798Clement Rojumana93224.70Elected
Charles De Fox83522.10
Hugo Ragoso68918.20Unseated
Thomas Koh Chan66317.50
Varian Lonamei2767.30
Allan Diamana1584.20
Peter Haauia1253.30
Andrew Gedy1012.70
Marovo7,097Snyder Rini1,95139.50Re-elected
Duddley Hirata1,87037.90
Alex Lokopio Ringi99020.10
Nixon Dennie1222.50
Nggela8,997Frank Bollen Pule1,54122.10Elected
Mark Roboliu Kemakeza1,36719.60
Catherine Ann Pule85412.20
Charles Fox Manebona82611.80
Simon Teva82011.70
Gordon Mara6609.50Unseated
John Steward Visivisi3965.70
Cecil Ono2834.10
William Semu2353.40
North East Guadalcanal4,878Stephen Paeni1,12931.90Elected
James Elliot Samu83923.70
Jamie Lency Vokia75221.30
Simon Tonavi49213.90
John Tome2196.20
Gideon Moses1073.00
North Guadalcanal2,881Edmond Rukale50824.50Elected
Benedict Garemane44721.60
Stephen Panga35217.00
Batholomew Vavanga31815.30
Andrew Kuvu25912.50
Alfred Thugea1899.10
North Malaita7,522Daniel R Faafunua1,18523.50Elected
Leliana D Firisua78415.60
Daniel E. Kwanairara76815.30Unseated
Michael Maeliau73814.70
Pateson Fulaburi60312.00
Elton Osiagalo58411.60
Raymond Cornelius Suinao1573.10
Marylene Daefa Mase1362.70
Swanson Cornelius Konofilia671.30
Joseph Taega120.20
North New Georgia2,329Job Dudley Tausinga1,22473.70Re-elected
Gordon Kachel Rence43726.30
North Vella Lavella2,562Danny Bula69536.00Elected
Allan Paul55428.70Unseated
Arnold Moveni28214.60
David Lani Gina23912.40
Steven Martin1206.20
Billy Maelagi412.10
North West Choiseul5,437Clement Pikabatu Kengava1,56738.70Elected
Luke Pitakoe74218.30
Alpha Kimata62015.30Unseated
William Pita Kutinikolo51312.70
Kipling Taqia Alavae3929.70
Matthew Morris Kiko Zaavae Nikolo2175.40
North West Guadalcanal4,884Siriako Usa1,16138.00Elected
Gabriel Leua Lovanitila55018.00
Baokosu Richard Selwyn42714.00
Tadakusu Bernadette2618.50
Ben Michael2267.40
Jim Peter2217.20
Chualu Valeriano2116.90
Ranongga/Simbo4,808Francis Billy Hilly1,33640.70Re-elected
Charles Kelly93728.60
Tommy Toata58517.80
Sam Kiko Tatapa42112.80
Rennell/Bellona2,973Joses Taungenga Tuhanuku68136.30Elected
Saueha Joses Tahua47725.40Unseated
Saul Tepai22812.10
Delma Nori Kaitu'u21111.20
Edward Kaitu'u Agikimua1618.60
Albert Hatigeva693.70
Solomon Maui Taugenga512.70
Russells/Savo5,596Allan Kemakeza2,48860.90Re-elected
Christopher Narasia86821.20
Matthen Sale68516.80
Eddy Grant Suku451.10
Shortland2,330Augustine Taneko38221.80Elected
Albert Bakale Laore36520.80Unseated
Acquila Maike27315.50
Dominic Tata21812.40
Caroline Laore Gorae1327.50
Martina Ului985.60
Roy Kelosi945.40
Robert Lebo885.00
Joseph Isang Pitu714.00
Moses Silvestern Bariri352.00
Small Malaita9,166Alex Bartlett1,94129.50Elected
William Nii Haomae1,12417.10Unseated
Stephen Maesiola83512.70
Matthew Fakaia71910.90
Lii Omile Ara6289.50
Peter Nikae5638.60
Michael Masiha5017.60
Israel Wore1412.10
Robert Hite1322.00
South Choiseul4,370Leslie Boseto1,39549.20Re-elected
Jerry Pitisopa1,09538.60
Wilson Pita2458.60
Moses Puibangara Pitakaka1013.60
South Guadalcanal4,620Augustine Geve2,08363.20Elected
Sethuel Kelly75022.70
Victor Samuel Ngele2638.00Unseated
Victor Totu2026.10
South New Georgia/Rendova/Tetepari4,811Francis John Zama1,43639.80Elected
Danny Philip1,24634.50Unseated
Rodrick Terry Kera81022.40
George Solingi Lilo Bubele1203.30
South Vella Lavella3,529Trevor Olavae90133.20Elected
Ronald Ivupitu70826.10
Robins Mesepitu66024.30Unseated
Me Bervis Kimisi44216.30
Temotu Nende6,139John Patterson Oti2,48554.40Re-elected
George Henry Malirbaal1,32929.10
Luke Memua2816.10
Fernandez Tungale2455.40
Simon Peter Meioko2325.10
Temotu Pele3,781Michael Maina1,46356.10Re-elected
Martin Teddy Magga74828.70
Levi M Laka1264.80
Thomas Salopuka1104.20
John Mark Mumomalo863.30
Justine G Nuboa742.80
Temotu Vatud2,537Jeffrey Teava49525.70Elected
Alfred Ramsey Napeaurua47524.70
Hudson Teava Rangisearofa36018.70Unseated
Michael Meone22411.60
Ross Hepworth21711.30
Lazarus Munamua1558.00
Ulawa/Ugi2,564Nathaniel Rahumae Waena1,01649.20Re-elected
John Douglas Teaitala90343.70
Commins Ikioa1477.10
West ꞌAreꞌare4,572Alfred Hairiu1,16634.50Re-elected
Aloysio Ma'ahanoa80123.70
Lawrence Hunumeme37511.10
Charles Karaori36610.80
Jack Hou'apa Sunaiano3099.20
Joe Timothy Ariaria2778.20
Mark Isaac812.40
West Guadalcanal4,141Laurie Chan1,04332.40Elected
Titus Sura98830.60
Kamilo Teke56617.60
Donasiano Keli34010.50
Edme Ziokera1976.10
Francis Tavalo902.80
West Honiara9,477Yukio Sato1,34744.40Elected
James Henry Star Dora60419.90
Mahlon Toito'ona2819.30
Paul Baekalia2809.20
Isaac Inoke Tosika2026.70
Simeon Brian Pongi842.80
Leonard Maenu'u772.50
Justus Charles Lesimaoma692.30
Frank Pororara471.60
Rolland Timo401.30
West Kwaio5,168John Martin Garo1,45738.40Elected
David Nguiburi1,38436.50
George Luialamo81421.40Unseated
Christian Bili882.30
Jack Francis Ross310.80
Denis Taeburi210.60
West Kwara'ae9,023Benjamin Patrick Una87913.60Elected
Sam Shemuel Iduri83212.90
Stephen Tonafalea82912.80Unseated
Paul Kukute Daokalia68410.60
Robert Wilson Aioro5889.10
Joses Naumai5498.50
Thomas Patteson Tomu Kwanate'e4777.40
Philip Mimidi Nanau4607.10
Sam Alasia4356.70
Francis Loboi2714.20
Margaret Rose Maelaua2173.40
Barton Raomae1181.80
Hudson Eric Waki741.10
Rose Anilabata540.80
West Makira4,961Mathias Taro1,75748.10Elected
Jackson Sunaone1,32436.20Unseated
Charles Stennett Kereau2657.20
Daniel Dautaha1784.90
Albert Bori Sau1323.60
West New Georgia/Vona Vona6,298Peter James Boyers84520.90Elected
Charles Kere78119.30
Ashley Wickham53913.30
Nelson Boso48211.90Unseated
Nuatali Tongarutu43510.80
John Talasasa41910.40
Ronald Kuba Ziru2626.50
Allan H. Tekulu2015.00
Edward Daga812.00

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References

  1. 1 2 Solomon Islands Inter-Parliamentary Union
  2. ↑ "Election Results". Solomon Islands Election Resources.
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