2002 Vanuatuan general election

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General elections were held in Vanuatu on 2 May 2002. The result was a victory for the Union of Moderate Parties, which won 15 of the 52 seats. After the elections, the Parliament re-elected VP leader Edward Natapei as Prime Minister. [1]

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Results

Vanuatuan Parliament 2002.svg
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Vanua'aku Pati 13,50917.0714–4
Union of Moderate Parties 11,98915.1515+3
National United Party 10,66713.488–3
Melanesian Progressive Party 6,2747.933–3
Vanuatu Republican Party 5,3546.763+2
People's Progressive Party 4,0395.101New
Green Confederation 3,7014.682New
National Community Association 2,6243.320New
Friend Melanesian Party 1,5661.981New
PC1,1691.480New
Namangi Aute 9531.201New
Vanuatu Independent Movement9361.180New
Tan Union 6090.770New
Nagriamel 5050.6400
Independents15,25119.275+3
Total79,146100.00530
Valid votes79,14698.25
Invalid/blank votes1,4121.75
Total votes80,558100.00
Registered voters/turnout127,06963.40
Source: Extraordinary Gazette [2]

By constituency

Ambae
CandidatePartyVotes%
Jacques Sese Union of Moderate Parties 76717.43
Samson Bue Union of Moderate Parties 76417.36
James Bule National United Party 67115.25
Peter VutaIndependent56012.72
Wilson Ray Aru Vanua'aku Pati 3768.54
Amos Bangabiti Vanuatu Republican Party 3698.38
John Tariweu Mera WariIndependent2656.02
Andrew Mark TariVanuatu Independent Movement1984.50
Tarikwaka HollingsworthIndependent1904.32
John Tarilama Vanua'aku Pati 1533.48
Frank Bolle Melanesian Progressive Party 651.48
Maxwel ThomasPC230.52
Total4,401100.00
Valid votes4,40198.48
Invalid/blank votes681.52
Total votes4,469100.00
Registered voters/turnout6,38769.97
Ambrym
CandidatePartyVotes%
Roger Abiut Independent50915.19
Raphael Worwor Union of Moderate Parties 46713.94
Jossie Masmas Vanuatu Republican Party 45713.64
Daniel Aaron Bangto Vanua'aku Pati 40912.21
Lengkone Irene Bongnaim Vanuatu Republican Party 37311.13
Edwin Wuan National Community Association 3109.25
Marokon AlileeIndependent2196.54
Andrew Welwel Melanesian Progressive Party 1885.61
Charlie Tugon National United Party 1875.58
Avock Pandad BakonPC1323.94
Rene Haoul Green Confederation 1002.98
Total3,351100.00
Valid votes3,35197.50
Invalid/blank votes862.50
Total votes3,437100.00
Registered voters/turnout5,15466.69
Banks and Torres
CandidatePartyVotes%
Nicholas BrownIndependent69721.52
Barnabas Wilson National United Party 68221.06
Hilton Dunstan People's Progressive Party 46414.33
Reginold Stanley National United Party 43713.49
Paul Kammy Melanesian Progressive Party 3049.39
Nelson Bann Union of Moderate Parties 2557.87
Aiden Lawrence Wilson National Community Association 1925.93
Edwin Basil Vanuatu Republican Party 1283.95
Wilfred ErislomegevPC802.47
Total3,239100.00
Valid votes3,23999.54
Invalid/blank votes150.46
Total votes3,254100.00
Registered voters/turnout4,37574.38
Efate
CandidatePartyVotes%
Donald Kalpokas Vanua'aku Pati 87510.21
Jimmy Meto Chilia National United Party 7538.79
Barak Sopé Melanesian Progressive Party 7308.52
Steven Kalsakau Union of Moderate Parties 6427.49
Natonga Kolen National Community Association 5916.90
Rore SampoIndependent5276.15
Foster Rakon Vanua'aku Pati 5135.99
Joe Bormal Carlo Vanua'aku Pati 5075.92
Jonstone Kalman TauIndependent3844.48
Bill Kalsrap Kalpoi Green Confederation 3073.58
Brothy Thomas FaratiaIndependent3003.50
Norris Jac People's Progressive Party 2923.41
Donald Manamena People's Progressive Party 2833.30
Lionel Kaluat Vanuatu Republican Party 2813.28
Frank Lota NumaloTan Union2302.68
Jack Kallon National Community Association 2282.66
Charley Kalmet Mpakus Melanesian Progressive Party 2062.40
Louis Carlot Vanuatu Republican Party 1912.23
David Richard FantanumataVanuatu Independent Movement1701.98
Leias Manu CullwickIndependent1291.51
Kalsua Momo MasaiiIndependent1171.37
Peris KalopongIndependent1051.23
Hendon Sigari Manulapalapa Solomon Lagi Atu KalsakauIndependent630.74
Sakary FatefulIndependent600.70
Peter K. TaurakotoIndependent340.40
Amos WayaneVanuatu Independent Movement320.37
Joel Kaltamat AkaIndependent180.21
Total8,568100.00
Valid votes8,56898.37
Invalid/blank votes1421.63
Total votes8,710100.00
Registered voters/turnout15,51856.13
Epi
CandidatePartyVotes%
Jean Galibert Vanuatu Republican Party 46320.50
Isabelle Donald Vanua'aku Pati 44319.61
Korah Maki Union of Moderate Parties 34815.41
Mowa Kora Melanesian Progressive Party 27312.08
Joshua Fakamali National United Party 26811.86
Simeon William Davidson People's Progressive Party 2079.16
Kaindum Baiagk AtisIndependent1255.53
Michel Alick SokoliuIndependent934.12
Tony NehemaiahVanuatu Independent Movement351.55
Amarilui JamesPC40.18
Total2,259100.00
Valid votes2,25999.12
Invalid/blank votes200.88
Total votes2,279100.00
Registered voters/turnout3,05274.67
Luganville
CandidatePartyVotes%
George Wells Vanua'aku Pati 63721.30
Francois Luc Baba Union of Moderate Parties 55718.63
Jimmy Awa Melanesian Progressive Party 41413.85
Leo Tamata National United Party 33011.04
Joseph Luke Green Confederation 1755.85
Sam Albert ToaIndependent1755.85
Jean Mark Massing NalengPC1575.25
Mathilda Hohinke Vanuatu Republican Party 1183.95
Japeth Piter Friend Melanesian Party 1143.81
Aindep KensenIndependent1113.71
Samuel Restuntune People's Progressive Party 933.11
Elizabeth TassoVanuatu Independent Movement511.71
Peter Mowa ParalyiuTan Union331.10
Tom Gideon Havok National Community Association 250.84
Total2,990100.00
Valid votes2,99097.62
Invalid/blank votes732.38
Total votes3,063100.00
Registered voters/turnout6,87344.57
Maewo
CandidatePartyVotes%
Philip Boedoro Vanua'aku Pati 63247.66
Raul Ren Tari National United Party 35126.47
Gibson LiuIndependent19314.56
James Adin Tamata Melanesian Progressive Party 967.24
Paul Siro People's Progressive Party 544.07
Total1,326100.00
Valid votes1,32699.25
Invalid/blank votes100.75
Total votes1,336100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,74676.52
Malekula
CandidatePartyVotes%
Sato Kilman People's Progressive Party 9858.23
Paul Telukluk Namangi Aute 7826.53
Jackleen Reuben Titek Ambil Masdan Vanua'aku Pati 6765.65
Esmon Saimon Melanesian Progressive Party 6485.41
John Morris Willie Vanua'aku Pati 6095.09
Jepeth Mali NawilauIndependent5384.50
Donna Browny Vanuatu Republican Party 5254.39
Staki Bong National United Party 5124.28
Jacob Thyna Friend Melanesian Party 4653.89
Lucien Litoung National United Party 4243.54
Pierre Andrew NatnaurIndependent4183.49
Obed Masingiow Vanua'aku Pati 3813.18
Jenneck SamuelIndependent MUIF3813.18
Cyriaque Metmetsan Union of Moderate Parties 3783.16
Willion Nimbwen Melanesian Progressive Party 3242.71
Maxwell MaltokIndependent3232.70
Ennis Simeon Melanesian Progressive Party 3162.64
Longdal Nobel Union of Moderate Parties 3062.56
Hugo BelbongPC2922.44
Dominique Lockvaro Green Confederation 2602.17
Marcellino Barthelemy National Community Association 2432.03
Willie Yannic Vanuatu Republican Party 2111.76
Manjab AndrongIndependent2081.74
Rasen Jerethy Union of Moderate Parties 2041.70
George Thompson People's Progressive Party 1991.66
Fabian Maleb Union of Moderate Parties 1901.59
Nbekrow KolenIndependent1871.56
Willie Apia MasingIndependent1761.47
Timothy Maxime Nibtirk Namangi Aute 1711.43
Nibtik MarksonIndependent VNCNP1261.05
Anata LingtamatIndependent1211.01
Jimmy Daniel AptvanuIndependent960.80
Labi Anderson National United Party 850.71
Boie KalboiePC750.63
William Shem DavidIndependent690.58
Gideon Harrison NavatIndependent640.53
Total11,968100.00
Valid votes11,96898.53
Invalid/blank votes1781.47
Total votes12,146100.00
Registered voters/turnout15,78976.93
Malo–Aore
CandidatePartyVotes%
Leo Tamata Vanua'aku Pati 48625.16
Alvea Sano Melanesian Progressive Party 48325.00
Josias Moli Union of Moderate Parties 46724.17
Natu Muele National United Party 1658.54
Maso John People's Progressive Party 1196.16
SL George Tavut Friend Melanesian Party 904.66
Tensley Moli Vanuatu Republican Party 814.19
Ken Mansi Nagriamel 412.12
Total1,932100.00
Valid votes1,93299.08
Invalid/blank votes180.92
Total votes1,950100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,80669.49
Other Southern Islands
CandidatePartyVotes%
Thomas Nithitauaei Vanua'aku Pati 58141.03
Thomas Nentu Vanuatu Republican Party 34324.22
Rasel Lovo Green Confederation 14810.45
Federick Yaweva Union of Moderate Parties 14210.03
Apei John Mete Melanesian Progressive Party 1218.55
Narvot Jacob People's Progressive Party 815.72
Total1,416100.00
Valid votes1,41699.16
Invalid/blank votes120.84
Total votes1,428100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,74781.74
Paama
CandidatePartyVotes%
Sam Dan Avok Vanua'aku Pati 42449.42
David Willie Tiaen Melanesian Progressive Party 31336.48
Noel Takau Vanuatu Republican Party 12114.10
Total858100.00
Valid votes85899.31
Invalid/blank votes60.69
Total votes864100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,13376.26
Pentecost
CandidatePartyVotes%
Ham Lini National United Party 84514.30
Charlot Salwai Union of Moderate Parties 5349.03
Michael TureIndependent5339.02
David Tosul National United Party 4557.70
Edouard Melsul Vanuatu Republican Party 3896.58
Gaetano Bulewak Green Confederation 3295.57
Moses TabiIndependent3295.57
Frazer SineIndependent3235.46
Barnabas Andy Tabi National United Party 2904.91
Ezekiel Bule Melanesian Progressive Party 2894.89
Noel Tamata People's Progressive Party 2734.62
Tabisini MikaelIndependent2494.21
Luke Fago WarryVanuatu Independent Movement2333.94
James Lala Vanua'aku Pati 1502.54
Robson Sire National Community Association 1482.50
Jonas Tabi Kuran National United Party 1402.37
John Leo TamataIndependent1232.08
Philion NariVanuatu Independent Movement1081.83
Norbet Sumsum Green Confederation 891.51
Edwin Buletik National Community Association 490.83
Clement BuleIndependent330.56
Total5,911100.00
Valid votes5,91197.72
Invalid/blank votes1382.28
Total votes6,049100.00
Registered voters/turnout9,44064.08
Port Vila
CandidatePartyVotes%
Edward Natapei Vanua'aku Pati 1,22312.82
Moana Carcasses Kalosil Green Confederation 7748.11
Willie Jimmy National United Party 5936.21
Job Dalesa Vanua'aku Pati 5525.78
Henri Taga Tarikarea Union of Moderate Parties 5495.75
Maxime Carlot Korman Vanuatu Republican Party 4875.10
Alick George Noel Union of Moderate Parties 4254.45
Marie Noelle Ferrieux PattersonIndependent3803.98
Ken Hosea Melanesian Progressive Party 3673.85
Kaloris WillieIndependent3623.79
Ephraim KalsakauTan Union3463.63
Clement Leo Vanua'aku Pati 3453.62
Pierre ToreIndependent3403.56
George Bogiri National United Party 3023.16
Peter Sali SovuaIndependent2822.96
Nasse Steward National Community Association 2622.75
Peter Bong National Community Association 2552.67
Joseph Tord Union of Moderate Parties 2492.61
Vanusoksok Fidele People's Progressive Party 2212.32
Sam Siko MahitIndependent1831.92
Maurice MichelIndependent1621.70
Johnny Albert StephenIndependent1461.53
Willi Oli VarasmaiteIndependent1341.40
William EdgellIndependent1291.35
Shem RaruaPC1071.12
James KereIndependent1071.12
Claes J. O. BjornumVanuatu Independent Movement790.83
Eileen R. LeitaripoaIndependent750.79
William HalingIndependent580.61
Jim Moli JamesIndependent260.27
Roselyn TorIndependent230.24
Total9,543100.00
Valid votes9,54398.16
Invalid/blank votes1791.84
Total votes9,722100.00
Registered voters/turnout18,97251.24
Santo
CandidatePartyVotes%
Sela Molisa Vanua'aku Pati 94510.11
Serge Vohor Union of Moderate Parties 8589.18
Pisuvoke Albert Ravutia Friend Melanesian Party 6967.45
Jimmys Imbert Union of Moderate Parties 5105.46
Philip AndikarIndependent5095.45
Denis Philip Union of Moderate Parties 5065.41
Mahe Jean Alain Union of Moderate Parties 5025.37
Sandy Iavcuth National United Party 4584.90
Vatambe Reme Melanesian Progressive Party 4454.76
John Tarimolibaraf National United Party 4354.65
lavro Boaz Vanua'aku Pati 4204.49
Shem Kalo National United Party 4014.29
Silas Poporo Vanuatu Republican Party 4014.29
Edouard BororoaIndependent3163.38
Savuia Saksak Nagriamel 2362.52
Steven Loddy Nagriamel 2282.44
James SuraiIndependent2182.33
Alain Aruvuti Vanuatu Republican Party 2162.31
Philip Pasvu IercetIndependent2122.27
Matsamatsa Maxwel Friend Melanesian Party 2012.15
Hutchinson AndrewIndependent1161.24
Tom Tafti Valele Melanesian Progressive Party 1071.14
Manuel PeterPC1051.12
Daniel RM Molisa People's Progressive Party 1001.07
Stephen Boroni Vanua'aku Pati 790.85
Andrew JimmyIndependent690.74
Visi BarnabasPC580.62
Total9,347100.00
Valid votes9,34797.25
Invalid/blank votes2642.75
Total votes9,611100.00
Registered voters/turnout14,41166.69
Shepherds
CandidatePartyVotes%
Toara Daniel Kalo Union of Moderate Parties 42257.65
Amos Titongoa Vanua'aku Pati 30741.94
Donald Kalo National United Party 30.41
Total732100.00
Valid votes73299.59
Invalid/blank votes30.41
Total votes735100.00
Registered voters/turnout96576.17
Tanna
CandidatePartyVotes%
Joe Natuman Vanua'aku Pati 9108.87
Morking Stevens National United Party 8127.92
Jimmy Nicklam Vanua'aku Pati 6696.52
Willy Posen Union of Moderate Parties 6276.11
Isaac Judah Union of Moderate Parties 6085.93
François Koapa Union of Moderate Parties 5945.79
Keasipai Song Green Confederation 5345.21
Moses KahuIndependent4974.85
Tom Nipiau People's Progressive Party 4774.65
Johnny Lava NapilepileIndependent4584.47
Harry Iauko National United Party 4494.38
Willie LopIndependent4324.21
Harris Naunun Green Confederation 4154.05
Richard Tapo National United Party 3433.34
Simon KaukareIndependent3303.22
Yauko Henry Melanesian Progressive Party 3253.17
Barnabas Tausi National Community Association 3213.13
Willie Toama Green Confederation 3123.04
George Nanua Green Confederation 2582.52
Peter Jeremiah Vanuatu Republican Party 2001.95
Oavid Hosea People's Progressive Party 1911.86
lala Nipio Melanesian Progressive Party 1791.75
Peter EtapIndependent1471.43
Masel Wilson ManuaIndependent1201.17
Johnny KatuIndependent360.35
Jack KapumPC130.13
Total10,257100.00
Valid votes10,25798.15
Invalid/blank votes1931.85
Total votes10,450100.00
Registered voters/turnout17,20960.72
Tongoa
CandidatePartyVotes%
Seule Tom National United Party 27626.34
John Robert Alick Vanua'aku Pati 20719.75
Peter MorrisIndependent20519.56
Abert Moses MariasiPC12311.74
David Michel Taripoa Union of Moderate Parties 11811.26
John Pakoa Rik Melanesian Progressive Party 817.73
Willie James TaripoarereiVanuatu Independent Movement302.86
Supa Tisanaripu KRIndependent80.76
Total1,048100.00
Valid votes1,04899.34
Invalid/blank votes70.66
Total votes1,055100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,49270.71

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  1. ↑ Vanuatu: Elections held in 2002 Inter-Parliamentary Union
  2. ↑ "Republic of Vanuatu Extraordinary Gazette No. 5" (PDF). 24 May 2002.
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