2010 Bougainvillean general election

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Presidential and parliamentary elections were held in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea from 6 to 21 May 2010. [1]

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Presidential election

The incumbent, James Tanis, lost to the long-time politician John Momis who gained 52% of the vote, or around 50,000 votes to Tanis' 15,000. [2] Momis was sworn in on 15 June 2010. [3]

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References

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  2. "Momis confirmed as new President of Bougainville". Radio New Zealand. 8 June 2010. Archived from the original on 12 June 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
  3. Liam Fox (9 June 2010). "Bougainville elects new leader". ABC News. Retrieved 21 August 2010.