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]
Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vanua'aku Pati | 13,509 | 17.07 | 14 | –4 | |
Union of Moderate Parties | 11,989 | 15.15 | 15 | +3 | |
National United Party | 10,667 | 13.48 | 8 | –3 | |
Melanesian Progressive Party | 6,274 | 7.93 | 2 | –4 | |
Vanuatu Republican Party | 5,354 | 6.76 | 3 | +2 | |
People's Progressive Party | 4,039 | 5.10 | 1 | New | |
Green Confederation | 3,701 | 4.68 | 2 | New | |
National Community Association | 2,624 | 3.32 | 0 | New | |
Friend Melanesian Party | 1,566 | 1.98 | 1 | New | |
PC | 1,169 | 1.48 | 0 | New | |
Namangi Aute | 953 | 1.20 | 1 | New | |
Vanuatu Independent Movement | 936 | 1.18 | 0 | New | |
Tan Union | 609 | 0.77 | 0 | New | |
Nagriamel | 505 | 0.64 | 0 | 0 | |
Independents | 15,251 | 19.27 | 5 | +3 | |
Total | 79,146 | 100.00 | 52 | 0 | |
Valid votes | 79,146 | 98.25 | |||
Invalid/blank votes | 1,412 | 1.75 | |||
Total votes | 80,558 | 100.00 | |||
Registered voters/turnout | 127,069 | 63.40 | |||
Source: Extraordinary Gazette [2] |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jacques Sese | Union of Moderate Parties | 767 | 17.43 | |
Samson Bue | Union of Moderate Parties | 764 | 17.36 | |
James Bule | National United Party | 671 | 15.25 | |
Peter Vuta | Independent | 560 | 12.72 | |
Wilson Ray Aru | Vanua'aku Pati | 376 | 8.54 | |
Amos Bangabiti | Vanuatu Republican Party | 369 | 8.38 | |
John Tariweu Mera Wari | Independent | 265 | 6.02 | |
Andrew Mark Tari | Vanuatu Independent Movement | 198 | 4.50 | |
Tarikwaka Hollingsworth | Independent | 190 | 4.32 | |
John Tarilama | Vanua'aku Pati | 153 | 3.48 | |
Frank Bolle | Melanesian Progressive Party | 65 | 1.48 | |
Maxwel Thomas | PC | 23 | 0.52 | |
Total | 4,401 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 4,401 | 98.48 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 68 | 1.52 | ||
Total votes | 4,469 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 6,387 | 69.97 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Roger Abiut | Independent | 509 | 15.19 | |
Raphael Worwor | Union of Moderate Parties | 467 | 13.94 | |
Jossie Masmas | Vanuatu Republican Party | 457 | 13.64 | |
Daniel Aaron Bangto | Vanua'aku Pati | 409 | 12.21 | |
Lengkone Irene Bongnaim | Vanuatu Republican Party | 373 | 11.13 | |
Edwin Wuan | National Community Association | 310 | 9.25 | |
Marokon Alilee | Independent | 219 | 6.54 | |
Andrew Welwel | Melanesian Progressive Party | 188 | 5.61 | |
Charlie Tugon | National United Party | 187 | 5.58 | |
Avock Pandad Bakon | PC | 132 | 3.94 | |
Rene Haoul | Green Confederation | 100 | 2.98 | |
Total | 3,351 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 3,351 | 97.50 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 86 | 2.50 | ||
Total votes | 3,437 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 5,154 | 66.69 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nicholas Brown | Independent | 697 | 21.52 | |
Barnabas Wilson | National United Party | 682 | 21.06 | |
Hilton Dunstan | People's Progressive Party | 464 | 14.33 | |
Reginold Stanley | National United Party | 437 | 13.49 | |
Paul Kammy | Melanesian Progressive Party | 304 | 9.39 | |
Nelson Bann | Union of Moderate Parties | 255 | 7.87 | |
Aiden Lawrence Wilson | National Community Association | 192 | 5.93 | |
Edwin Basil | Vanuatu Republican Party | 128 | 3.95 | |
Wilfred Erislomegev | PC | 80 | 2.47 | |
Total | 3,239 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 3,239 | 99.54 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 15 | 0.46 | ||
Total votes | 3,254 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 4,375 | 74.38 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Donald Kalpokas | Vanua'aku Pati | 875 | 10.21 | |
Jimmy Meto Chilia | National United Party | 753 | 8.79 | |
Barak Sopé | Melanesian Progressive Party | 730 | 8.52 | |
Steven Kalsakau | Union of Moderate Parties | 642 | 7.49 | |
Natonga Kolen | National Community Association | 591 | 6.90 | |
Rore Sampo | Independent | 527 | 6.15 | |
Foster Rakon | Vanua'aku Pati | 513 | 5.99 | |
Joe Bormal Carlo | Vanua'aku Pati | 507 | 5.92 | |
Jonstone Kalman Tau | Independent | 384 | 4.48 | |
Bill Kalsrap Kalpoi | Green Confederation | 307 | 3.58 | |
Brothy Thomas Faratia | Independent | 300 | 3.50 | |
Norris Jac | People's Progressive Party | 292 | 3.41 | |
Donald Manamena | People's Progressive Party | 283 | 3.30 | |
Lionel Kaluat | Vanuatu Republican Party | 281 | 3.28 | |
Frank Lota Numalo | Tan Union | 230 | 2.68 | |
Jack Kallon | National Community Association | 228 | 2.66 | |
Charley Kalmet Mpakus | Melanesian Progressive Party | 206 | 2.40 | |
Louis Carlot | Vanuatu Republican Party | 191 | 2.23 | |
David Richard Fantanumata | Vanuatu Independent Movement | 170 | 1.98 | |
Leias Manu Cullwick | Independent | 129 | 1.51 | |
Kalsua Momo Masaii | Independent | 117 | 1.37 | |
Peris Kalopong | Independent | 105 | 1.23 | |
Hendon Sigari Manulapalapa Solomon Lagi Atu Kalsakau | Independent | 63 | 0.74 | |
Sakary Fateful | Independent | 60 | 0.70 | |
Peter K. Taurakoto | Independent | 34 | 0.40 | |
Amos Wayane | Vanuatu Independent Movement | 32 | 0.37 | |
Joel Kaltamat Aka | Independent | 18 | 0.21 | |
Total | 8,568 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 8,568 | 98.37 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 142 | 1.63 | ||
Total votes | 8,710 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 15,518 | 56.13 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jean Galibert | Vanuatu Republican Party | 463 | 20.50 | |
Isabelle Donald | Vanua'aku Pati | 443 | 19.61 | |
Korah Maki | Union of Moderate Parties | 348 | 15.41 | |
Mowa Kora | Melanesian Progressive Party | 273 | 12.08 | |
Joshua Fakamali | National United Party | 268 | 11.86 | |
Simeon William Davidson | People's Progressive Party | 207 | 9.16 | |
Kaindum Baiagk Atis | Independent | 125 | 5.53 | |
Michel Alick Sokoliu | Independent | 93 | 4.12 | |
Tony Nehemaiah | Vanuatu Independent Movement | 35 | 1.55 | |
Amarilui James | PC | 4 | 0.18 | |
Total | 2,259 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 2,259 | 99.12 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 20 | 0.88 | ||
Total votes | 2,279 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 3,052 | 74.67 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
George Wells | Vanua'aku Pati | 637 | 21.30 | |
Francois Luc Baba | Union of Moderate Parties | 557 | 18.63 | |
Jimmy Awa | Melanesian Progressive Party | 414 | 13.85 | |
Leo Tamata | National United Party | 330 | 11.04 | |
Joseph Luke | Green Confederation | 175 | 5.85 | |
Sam Albert Toa | Independent | 175 | 5.85 | |
Jean Mark Massing Naleng | PC | 157 | 5.25 | |
Mathilda Hohinke | Vanuatu Republican Party | 118 | 3.95 | |
Japeth Piter | Friend Melanesian Party | 114 | 3.81 | |
Aindep Kensen | Independent | 111 | 3.71 | |
Samuel Restuntune | People's Progressive Party | 93 | 3.11 | |
Elizabeth Tasso | Vanuatu Independent Movement | 51 | 1.71 | |
Peter Mowa Paralyiu | Tan Union | 33 | 1.10 | |
Tom Gideon Havok | National Community Association | 25 | 0.84 | |
Total | 2,990 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 2,990 | 97.62 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 73 | 2.38 | ||
Total votes | 3,063 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 6,873 | 44.57 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Philip Boedoro | Vanua'aku Pati | 632 | 47.66 | |
Raul Ren Tari | National United Party | 351 | 26.47 | |
Gibson Liu | Independent | 193 | 14.56 | |
James Adin Tamata | Melanesian Progressive Party | 96 | 7.24 | |
Paul Siro | People's Progressive Party | 54 | 4.07 | |
Total | 1,326 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 1,326 | 99.25 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 10 | 0.75 | ||
Total votes | 1,336 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 1,746 | 76.52 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sato Kilman | People's Progressive Party | 985 | 8.23 | |
Paul Telukluk | Namangi Aute | 782 | 6.53 | |
Jackleen Reuben Titek Ambil Masdan | Vanua'aku Pati | 676 | 5.65 | |
Esmon Saimon | Melanesian Progressive Party | 648 | 5.41 | |
John Morris Willie | Vanua'aku Pati | 609 | 5.09 | |
Jepeth Mali Nawilau | Independent | 538 | 4.50 | |
Donna Browny | Vanuatu Republican Party | 525 | 4.39 | |
Staki Bong | National United Party | 512 | 4.28 | |
Jacob Thyna | Friend Melanesian Party | 465 | 3.89 | |
Lucien Litoung | National United Party | 424 | 3.54 | |
Pierre Andrew Natnaur | Independent | 418 | 3.49 | |
Obed Masingiow | Vanua'aku Pati | 381 | 3.18 | |
Jenneck Samuel | Independent MUIF | 381 | 3.18 | |
Cyriaque Metmetsan | Union of Moderate Parties | 378 | 3.16 | |
Willion Nimbwen | Melanesian Progressive Party | 324 | 2.71 | |
Maxwell Maltok | Independent | 323 | 2.70 | |
Ennis Simeon | Melanesian Progressive Party | 316 | 2.64 | |
Longdal Nobel | Union of Moderate Parties | 306 | 2.56 | |
Hugo Belbong | PC | 292 | 2.44 | |
Dominique Lockvaro | Green Confederation | 260 | 2.17 | |
Marcellino Barthelemy | National Community Association | 243 | 2.03 | |
Willie Yannic | Vanuatu Republican Party | 211 | 1.76 | |
Manjab Androng | Independent | 208 | 1.74 | |
Rasen Jerethy | Union of Moderate Parties | 204 | 1.70 | |
George Thompson | People's Progressive Party | 199 | 1.66 | |
Fabian Maleb | Union of Moderate Parties | 190 | 1.59 | |
Nbekrow Kolen | Independent | 187 | 1.56 | |
Willie Apia Masing | Independent | 176 | 1.47 | |
Timothy Maxime Nibtirk | Namangi Aute | 171 | 1.43 | |
Nibtik Markson | Independent VNCNP | 126 | 1.05 | |
Anata Lingtamat | Independent | 121 | 1.01 | |
Jimmy Daniel Aptvanu | Independent | 96 | 0.80 | |
Labi Anderson | National United Party | 85 | 0.71 | |
Boie Kalboie | PC | 75 | 0.63 | |
William Shem David | Independent | 69 | 0.58 | |
Gideon Harrison Navat | Independent | 64 | 0.53 | |
Total | 11,968 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 11,968 | 98.53 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 178 | 1.47 | ||
Total votes | 12,146 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 15,789 | 76.93 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Leo Tamata | Vanua'aku Pati | 486 | 25.16 | |
Alvea Sano | Melanesian Progressive Party | 483 | 25.00 | |
Josias Moli | Union of Moderate Parties | 467 | 24.17 | |
Natu Muele | National United Party | 165 | 8.54 | |
Maso John | People's Progressive Party | 119 | 6.16 | |
SL George Tavut | Friend Melanesian Party | 90 | 4.66 | |
Tensley Moli | Vanuatu Republican Party | 81 | 4.19 | |
Ken Mansi | Nagriamel | 41 | 2.12 | |
Total | 1,932 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 1,932 | 99.08 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 18 | 0.92 | ||
Total votes | 1,950 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 2,806 | 69.49 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Nithitauaei | Vanua'aku Pati | 581 | 41.03 | |
Thomas Nentu | Vanuatu Republican Party | 343 | 24.22 | |
Rasel Lovo | Green Confederation | 148 | 10.45 | |
Federick Yaweva | Union of Moderate Parties | 142 | 10.03 | |
Apei John Mete | Melanesian Progressive Party | 121 | 8.55 | |
Narvot Jacob | People's Progressive Party | 81 | 5.72 | |
Total | 1,416 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 1,416 | 99.16 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 12 | 0.84 | ||
Total votes | 1,428 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 1,747 | 81.74 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sam Dan Avok | Vanua'aku Pati | 424 | 49.42 | |
David Willie Tiaen | Melanesian Progressive Party | 313 | 36.48 | |
Noel Takau | Vanuatu Republican Party | 121 | 14.10 | |
Total | 858 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 858 | 99.31 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 6 | 0.69 | ||
Total votes | 864 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 1,133 | 76.26 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ham Lini | National United Party | 845 | 14.30 | |
Charlot Salwai | Union of Moderate Parties | 534 | 9.03 | |
Michael Ture | Independent | 533 | 9.02 | |
David Tosul | National United Party | 455 | 7.70 | |
Edouard Melsul | Vanuatu Republican Party | 389 | 6.58 | |
Gaetano Bulewak | Green Confederation | 329 | 5.57 | |
Moses Tabi | Independent | 329 | 5.57 | |
Frazer Sine | Independent | 323 | 5.46 | |
Barnabas Andy Tabi | National United Party | 290 | 4.91 | |
Ezekiel Bule | Melanesian Progressive Party | 289 | 4.89 | |
Noel Tamata | People's Progressive Party | 273 | 4.62 | |
Tabisini Mikael | Independent | 249 | 4.21 | |
Luke Fago Warry | Vanuatu Independent Movement | 233 | 3.94 | |
James Lala | Vanua'aku Pati | 150 | 2.54 | |
Robson Sire | National Community Association | 148 | 2.50 | |
Jonas Tabi Kuran | National United Party | 140 | 2.37 | |
John Leo Tamata | Independent | 123 | 2.08 | |
Philion Nari | Vanuatu Independent Movement | 108 | 1.83 | |
Norbet Sumsum | Green Confederation | 89 | 1.51 | |
Edwin Buletik | National Community Association | 49 | 0.83 | |
Clement Bule | Independent | 33 | 0.56 | |
Total | 5,911 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 5,911 | 97.72 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 138 | 2.28 | ||
Total votes | 6,049 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 9,440 | 64.08 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Edward Natapei | Vanua'aku Pati | 1,223 | 12.82 | |
Moana Carcasses Kalosil | Green Confederation | 774 | 8.11 | |
Willie Jimmy | National United Party | 593 | 6.21 | |
Job Dalesa | Vanua'aku Pati | 552 | 5.78 | |
Henri Taga Tarikarea | Union of Moderate Parties | 549 | 5.75 | |
Maxime Carlot Korman | Vanuatu Republican Party | 487 | 5.10 | |
Alick George Noel | Union of Moderate Parties | 425 | 4.45 | |
Marie Noelle Ferrieux Patterson | Independent | 380 | 3.98 | |
Ken Hosea | Melanesian Progressive Party | 367 | 3.85 | |
Kaloris Willie | Independent | 362 | 3.79 | |
Ephraim Kalsakau | Tan Union | 346 | 3.63 | |
Clement Leo | Vanua'aku Pati | 345 | 3.62 | |
Pierre Tore | Independent | 340 | 3.56 | |
George Bogiri | National United Party | 302 | 3.16 | |
Peter Sali Sovua | Independent | 282 | 2.96 | |
Nasse Steward | National Community Association | 262 | 2.75 | |
Peter Bong | National Community Association | 255 | 2.67 | |
Joseph Tord | Union of Moderate Parties | 249 | 2.61 | |
Vanusoksok Fidele | People's Progressive Party | 221 | 2.32 | |
Sam Siko Mahit | Independent | 183 | 1.92 | |
Maurice Michel | Independent | 162 | 1.70 | |
Johnny Albert Stephen | Independent | 146 | 1.53 | |
Willi Oli Varasmaite | Independent | 134 | 1.40 | |
William Edgell | Independent | 129 | 1.35 | |
Shem Rarua | PC | 107 | 1.12 | |
James Kere | Independent | 107 | 1.12 | |
Claes J. O. Bjornum | Vanuatu Independent Movement | 79 | 0.83 | |
Eileen R. Leitaripoa | Independent | 75 | 0.79 | |
William Haling | Independent | 58 | 0.61 | |
Jim Moli James | Independent | 26 | 0.27 | |
Roselyn Tor | Independent | 23 | 0.24 | |
Total | 9,543 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 9,543 | 98.16 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 179 | 1.84 | ||
Total votes | 9,722 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 18,972 | 51.24 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sela Molisa | Vanua'aku Pati | 945 | 10.11 | |
Serge Vohor | Union of Moderate Parties | 858 | 9.18 | |
Pisuvoke Albert Ravutia | Friend Melanesian Party | 696 | 7.45 | |
Jimmys Imbert | Union of Moderate Parties | 510 | 5.46 | |
Philip Andikar | Independent | 509 | 5.45 | |
Denis Philip | Union of Moderate Parties | 506 | 5.41 | |
Mahe Jean Alain | Union of Moderate Parties | 502 | 5.37 | |
Sandy Iavcuth | National United Party | 458 | 4.90 | |
Vatambe Reme | Melanesian Progressive Party | 445 | 4.76 | |
John Tarimolibaraf | National United Party | 435 | 4.65 | |
lavro Boaz | Vanua'aku Pati | 420 | 4.49 | |
Shem Kalo | National United Party | 401 | 4.29 | |
Silas Poporo | Vanuatu Republican Party | 401 | 4.29 | |
Edouard Bororoa | Independent | 316 | 3.38 | |
Savuia Saksak | Nagriamel | 236 | 2.52 | |
Steven Loddy | Nagriamel | 228 | 2.44 | |
James Surai | Independent | 218 | 2.33 | |
Alain Aruvuti | Vanuatu Republican Party | 216 | 2.31 | |
Philip Pasvu Iercet | Independent | 212 | 2.27 | |
Matsamatsa Maxwel | Friend Melanesian Party | 201 | 2.15 | |
Hutchinson Andrew | Independent | 116 | 1.24 | |
Tom Tafti Valele | Melanesian Progressive Party | 107 | 1.14 | |
Manuel Peter | PC | 105 | 1.12 | |
Daniel RM Molisa | People's Progressive Party | 100 | 1.07 | |
Stephen Boroni | Vanua'aku Pati | 79 | 0.85 | |
Andrew Jimmy | Independent | 69 | 0.74 | |
Visi Barnabas | PC | 58 | 0.62 | |
Total | 9,347 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 9,347 | 97.25 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 264 | 2.75 | ||
Total votes | 9,611 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 14,411 | 66.69 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Toara Daniel Kalo | Union of Moderate Parties | 422 | 57.65 | |
Amos Titongoa | Vanua'aku Pati | 307 | 41.94 | |
Donald Kalo | National United Party | 3 | 0.41 | |
Total | 732 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 732 | 99.59 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 3 | 0.41 | ||
Total votes | 735 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 965 | 76.17 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Joe Natuman | Vanua'aku Pati | 910 | 8.87 | |
Morking Stevens | National United Party | 812 | 7.92 | |
Jimmy Nicklam | Vanua'aku Pati | 669 | 6.52 | |
Willy Posen | Union of Moderate Parties | 627 | 6.11 | |
Isaac Judah | Union of Moderate Parties | 608 | 5.93 | |
François Koapa | Union of Moderate Parties | 594 | 5.79 | |
Keasipai Song | Green Confederation | 534 | 5.21 | |
Moses Kahu | Independent | 497 | 4.85 | |
Tom Nipiau | People's Progressive Party | 477 | 4.65 | |
Johnny Lava Napilepile | Independent | 458 | 4.47 | |
Harry Iauko | National United Party | 449 | 4.38 | |
Willie Lop | Independent | 432 | 4.21 | |
Harris Naunun | Green Confederation | 415 | 4.05 | |
Richard Tapo | National United Party | 343 | 3.34 | |
Simon Kaukare | Independent | 330 | 3.22 | |
Yauko Henry | Melanesian Progressive Party | 325 | 3.17 | |
Barnabas Tausi | National Community Association | 321 | 3.13 | |
Willie Toama | Green Confederation | 312 | 3.04 | |
George Nanua | Green Confederation | 258 | 2.52 | |
Peter Jeremiah | Vanuatu Republican Party | 200 | 1.95 | |
Oavid Hosea | People's Progressive Party | 191 | 1.86 | |
lala Nipio | Melanesian Progressive Party | 179 | 1.75 | |
Peter Etap | Independent | 147 | 1.43 | |
Masel Wilson Manua | Independent | 120 | 1.17 | |
Johnny Katu | Independent | 36 | 0.35 | |
Jack Kapum | PC | 13 | 0.13 | |
Total | 10,257 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 10,257 | 98.15 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 193 | 1.85 | ||
Total votes | 10,450 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 17,209 | 60.72 |
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Seule Tom | National United Party | 276 | 26.34 | |
John Robert Alick | Vanua'aku Pati | 207 | 19.75 | |
Peter Morris | Independent | 205 | 19.56 | |
Abert Moses Mariasi | PC | 123 | 11.74 | |
David Michel Taripoa | Union of Moderate Parties | 118 | 11.26 | |
John Pakoa Rik | Melanesian Progressive Party | 81 | 7.73 | |
Willie James Taripoarerei | Vanuatu Independent Movement | 30 | 2.86 | |
Supa Tisanaripu KR | Independent | 8 | 0.76 | |
Total | 1,048 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 1,048 | 99.34 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 7 | 0.66 | ||
Total votes | 1,055 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 1,492 | 70.71 |
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