2012 Vanuatuan general election

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2012 Vanuatuan general election
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All 52 seats in Parliament
PartyLeaderVote %Seats+/–
UMP Serge Vohor 12.195−2
Vanua'aku Pati Edward Natapei 11.298−3
People's Progressive Sato Kilman 8.016+2
National United Ham Lin̄i 6.204−4
Land & Justice Ralph Regenvanu 6.024New
RMC Paul Telukluk 5.753New
Nagriamel 4.233+2
Iauko Harry Iauko 3.683New
Green Confederation Moana Carcasses Kalosil 3.513+1
Republican Marcellino Pipite 3.011New
Melanesian Progressive Barak Sopé 2.812+1
Liberal Democratic 2.481New
National  [ fr ]1.6210
Natatok 1.592New
People's Services 0.771New
Progressive Development 0.531New
Independents –14.5140
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister beforeSubsequent Prime Minister
Sato Kilman
People's Progressive 		Moana Carcasses Kalosil
Green Confederation

General elections were held in Vanuatu on 30 October 2012. [1] The previous elections to the 52-member Parliament of Vanuatu were held in 2008. The largest parties in this election were the socialist Vanua'aku Party, which won 11 seats, and the social-democratic National United Party (8 seats). Thirteen other parties as well as four independents won parliamentary seats. As a result, Edward Natapei of the Vanua'aku Party was able to become the Prime Minister. Since then, both Serge Vohor of the conservative Union of Moderate Parties and Sato Kilman of the People's Progressive Party have held that position, with Kilman being the incumbent Prime Minister of Vanuatu at the time of the 2012 election.

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Electoral system

The 52 members of Parliament will be elected in 17 multi-member constituencies, using the single non-transferable vote. [2]

Candidates had to be at least 25 years old, and could not have an undischarged prison sentence or bankruptcy. [3] They also required the support of at least five registered voters in their constituency, and had to put down a non-refundable 50,000 vatu deposit. [3] The President, judges, magistrates, civil servants, police officers, teachers and members of the National Council of Chiefs were all ineligible for election to Parliament. [3]

Campaign

346 candidates from 32 political parties contested the 52 seats. [4]

There were 344 polling stations throughout the country, including 12 in the capital city, Port Vila. [5] Over 192,000 citizens were eligible to vote in the 2012 election, with 34,998 registered voters in the capital city. [5]

The election was being observed by representatives from Australia, China, the European Union and the United States, as well as the High Commissioner of New Zealand to Vanuatu, Bill Dobie. [6] The international observers will submit a report on the election to the Vanuatuan government once the election is completed. [6]

Conduct

Following the election, Attorney General Ishmael Kalsakau alleged that three ministers, including Moana Carcasses Kalosil, engaged in vote buying to secure several seats in Port Vila. [7]

Results

Voters at a polling station on election day. Pipp-2012-vanuatu-election-23.jpg
Voters at a polling station on election day.
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Union of Moderate Parties 14,67512.195–2
Vanua'aku Party 13,59311.298–3
People's Progressive Party 9,6428.016+2
National United Party 7,4566.204–4
Land and Justice Party 7,2416.024New
Reunification Movement for Change 6,9215.753New
Nagriamel 5,0924.233+2
Iauko Group 4,4253.683New
Green Confederation 4,2193.513+1
Vanuatu Republican Party 3,6273.011–6
Melanesian Progressive Party 3,3792.812+1
Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 2,9822.481New
Vanuatu Presidential Party 2,8882.400New
Vanuatu Democratic Party2,1101.7500
Vanuatu National Party  [ fr ]1,9551.6210
Natatok Indigenous People's Democratic Party 1,9151.592New
National Community Association 1,8781.5600
Vanuatu Labour Party 1,1820.980–1
Friend Melanesian Party 1,0690.8900
People's Services Party 9320.771New
Union Liberation Front7580.630New
Vanuatu Progressive Republican Party6710.560New
People's Action Party 6530.540–1
Vanuatu Progressive Development Party 6340.531New
Vemarana 15 Islands Culture5610.470New
Vanuatu Reform Democratic Party5250.440New
Movement Blong ol Chief4500.370New
Tanna United Front3870.320New
Independent Movement2520.210New
Maki Totsan2040.170New
Vanuatu Liberal Party1860.150New
Vanuatu Family First Party 1440.120–1
Kristian Democratic Party970.080New
Universal Ethnic System870.070New
Vanuatu Democratic & Liberal Party550.050New
Vanuatu Freedom Party270.020New
Vanuatu Democratic and Liberal Party for Change200.020New
Independents17,46214.5140
Total120,354100.00520
Valid votes120,35498.70
Invalid/blank votes1,5891.30
Total votes121,943100.00
Registered voters/turnout192,63263.30
Source: Extraordinary Gazette, [8] Psephos [9]

By constituency

Ambae
CandidatePartyVotes%
Richard Mera Vanua'aku Party 1,23723.38
James Bule National United Party 54610.32
Peter Vuta  [ fr ]Independent4137.81
Fred Tariwisi Buenamoli People's Progressive Party 3737.05
Lennox Brian Vuti Union of Moderate Parties 3646.88
Jay Ngwele Iauko Group 3496.60
Steven Tahi Nagriamel 3456.52
James Ngwango People's Progressive Party 2655.01
Joel Hubert Duvu Nagriamel 2384.50
Remy Viratiro Reunification Movement for Change 2234.22
Jacob Mata People's Progressive Party 1653.12
Arnold BaniVanuatu Liberal Democratic Party1482.80
Amon Gwero People's Action Party 1482.80
George H. VinatedalibuluIndependent1212.29
Ernest Bani Land and Justice Party 1142.16
Simeon NixonVanuatu Democratic Party961.81
Samson Viranamanga Vanuatu Republican Party 851.61
Tari Joram Green Confederation 601.13
Total5,290100.00
Valid votes5,29099.10
Invalid/blank votes480.90
Total votes5,338100.00
Registered voters/turnout8,16965.34
Ambrym
CandidatePartyVotes%
Maki Simelum Vanua'aku Party 54513.54
Bruno Leingkone National United Party 45711.36
Douglas Laan Tangtang People's Progressive Party 43410.79
Jossie Masmas Vanuatu Republican Party 40410.04
Norbert Masseng Nambong Union of Moderate Parties 3588.90
Paul Tarsong Land and Justice Party 3518.72
Rossie Mothy JacobIndependent3448.55
Raphael Worwor Reunification Movement for Change 3057.58
Benoit Melipsis Green Confederation 2666.61
Sael Damassing Union of Moderate Parties 2395.94
Pakon Jonathan PandadVanuatu Liberal Democratic Party2115.24
John Taho Stephen Natatok 812.01
Tatu AbelVanuatu Democratic Party160.40
Raymond Magekorkor Melanesian Progressive Party 130.32
Total4,024100.00
Valid votes4,02498.82
Invalid/blank votes481.18
Total votes4,072100.00
Registered voters/turnout5,49374.13
Banks and Torres
CandidatePartyVotes%
Christophe Emelee Vanuatu National Party1,02822.43
Dunstan Hilton  [ fr ] People's Progressive Party 63213.79
Roger Francis PineruaIndependent52611.47
Basil HopkinsUnion Liberation Front51211.17
Edmond H. Sovan National United Party 4529.86
Frankie Field Din National United Party 3928.55
Raoule Austin Woleg Union of Moderate Parties 2264.93
Marie NicolasVanuatu Liberal Part1864.06
John Bennet SomwiaVanuatu Liberal Democratic Party1743.80
Thomas Isom Sawon Vanua'aku Party 1182.57
Daniel Roy Vanuatu Republican Party 1132.47
Victor Wetuwley WetiasIndependent922.01
Victor Ron People's Action Party 781.70
Ansel Lesley Baet Green Confederation 471.03
Apia Mohuenu KarloKristian Democratic Party80.17
Total4,584100.00
Valid votes4,58498.56
Invalid/blank votes671.44
Total votes4,651100.00
Registered voters/turnout5,71181.44
Efate
CandidatePartyVotes%
Steven Kalsakau  [ fr ] Reunification Movement for Change 1,2057.92
Alfred Rollen Carlot Natatok 1,1267.40
Gillion Kalotiti William Land and Justice Party 1,0606.97
Nato Taiwia Melanesian Progressive Party 1,0226.72
Joshua Kalsakau Vanuatu Labour Party 1,0106.64
Jimmy Luna TasongIndependent8295.45
Roro SamboIndependent8275.44
Solo Tanarango National Community Association 7594.99
Harry Kalsong Vanuatu Presidential Party 6774.45
Bakoa Maraki Kaltongga Vanua'aku Party 6724.42
Yoan Mariasua Union of Moderate Parties 6724.42
Maxime Carlot Korman Vanuatu Democratic Party6654.37
Levi Ishmael TarosaIndependent6244.10
Jean Noel M. A. JosephIndependent6144.04
Thomas Tau Union of Moderate Parties 5873.86
Toara Toarasavi Kalorib Vanua'aku Party 4482.94
Jerry Kanas Independent3752.46
Elmo Manukat Joseph Vanua'aku Party 3732.45
Felix NguyenIndependent3432.25
Richard Naikasei Kaltongga People's Progressive Party 2901.91
Bill Kalontan Kalpoi People's Progressive Party 2201.45
Nicolas WattIndependent1941.28
Louis Guy CarlotVanuatu National Party1651.08
Roger ErnieVanuatu Liberal Democratic Party1240.81
Ati George Sokomanu Vanuatu Presidential Party 1140.75
John Kalosine Enock RangimenVanuatu Reform Democratic Party940.62
Jack Boblang Vanuatu Republican Party 690.45
Fanny Cryrel People's Progressive Party 570.37
Total15,215100.00
Valid votes15,21597.48
Invalid/blank votes3932.52
Total votes15,608100.00
Registered voters/turnout29,04453.74
Epi
CandidatePartyVotes%
Robert Bohn Sikol Vanuatu Progressive Development Party63420.54
Isaac Bongbong Hamariliu People's Progressive Party 44314.36
Leinavao Tasso Vanua'aku Party 33710.92
Seoule Davidson Simeon Union of Moderate Parties 33510.86
Moses Erick Iauko Group 32310.47
Makin Rita Valia Vanuatu Presidential Party 31810.30
Benjimine Korah Jimmy Land and Justice Party 2799.04
Kerry William Nemaiah Reunification Movement for Change 2287.39
Enny Yonah Vanuatu Presidential Party 712.30
Ioan Simon Omawa Vanuatu Labour Party 531.72
Vakumali Novo National United Party 371.20
Joel Pakoa NaluVanuatu Liberal Democratic Party280.91
Total3,086100.00
Valid votes3,08698.97
Invalid/blank votes321.03
Total votes3,118100.00
Registered voters/turnout4,12375.62
Luganville
CandidatePartyVotes%
Kalvao Moli  [ fr ]Independent78814.82
George Wells People's Progressive Party 62211.70
Donald Restuetune Iauko Group 5169.71
Antoine Pikoune Nagriamel 4668.77
Harold Stephens Land and Justice Party 4247.98
Bernard Jimmy Union of Moderate Parties 3486.55
Brown Hill Harry National United Party 3276.15
John Timothy Mavutu Green Confederation 2484.67
Dominique MorinVanuatu Democratic Party2314.35
Erick John Tahun Vanua'aku Party 2103.95
Douglas NgweleIndependent1813.40
Albert Samson BueIndependent1783.35
Pierre Chanel Waresul Watas Reunification Movement for Change 1643.09
Raphael Yeoye GabrielUnion Liberation Front1623.05
Harry Benjamen Vanva People's Progressive Party 1492.80
Philip Billy Black Yauko Vanuatu Republican Party 1132.13
Jimmy Daniel AptvanuVemarana 15 Islands Culture941.77
Samuel Stephen Vusi People's Action Party 771.45
David JoelIndependent180.34
Total5,316100.00
Valid votes5,31698.65
Invalid/blank votes731.35
Total votes5,389100.00
Registered voters/turnout10,82149.80
Maewo
CandidatePartyVotes%
Philip Boedoro Vanua'aku Party 42424.64
Paul Jerry Boe National United Party 41524.11
Ian Wilson Green Confederation 35020.34
Jonas Cullwick Union of Moderate Parties 27616.04
Jackson Adin Land and Justice Party 1619.36
Swithin Saravar AdinVanuatu National Party683.95
Alex Huri Vanuatu Presidential Party 191.10
Reynold ToaVanuatu Democratic Party80.46
Total1,721100.00
Valid votes1,72197.73
Invalid/blank votes402.27
Total votes1,761100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,39173.65
Malekula
CandidatePartyVotes%
Sato Kilman People's Progressive Party 1,0226.80
Esmon Saimon Melanesian Progressive Party 8125.40
Daniel Nalet Land and Justice Party 7054.69
Jérôme Ludvaune  [ fr ] Union of Moderate Parties 6404.26
Don Ken Stephen People's Services Party 6294.18
Paul Telukluk Reunification Movement for Change 5993.98
Kaltaliu Simeon Vanua'aku Party 5753.82
Esau Ken People's Progressive Party 5453.63
Brownie Donna Vanuatu Republican Party 5453.63
Dale Philip Fanisvai National United Party 5313.53
Norbert Ngpan People's Progressive Party 5193.45
Kisito Teilemb Union of Moderate Parties 5123.41
Tony AtaIndependent5043.35
Armand B. B. AkoneIndependent4643.09
Neil Stevens NetafIndependent4633.08
Maurice Michel Green Confederation 4553.03
Alick Massing Melanesian Progressive Party 4182.78
Maxwell Maltok Melanesian Progressive Party 3762.50
Jack ZedakVanuatu Liberal Democratic Party3142.09
Gordon N. A. RegenvanuVanuatu National Party3082.05
John T. BongfurIndependent3072.04
Esrom Curcurfaharo National United Party 2861.90
Pierre Chanel WorworIndependent2791.86
Tom Andrew Natnaur Iauko Group 2791.86
Natir Clayton Neimkon People's Services Party 2771.84
John K. N. Nelpard Reunification Movement for Change 2631.75
Jean Luc Muluane Reunification Movement for Change 2131.42
Paolo LawakMaki Totsan2041.36
Wesly Hary Laby Friend Melanesian Party 2021.34
Patrick Tevanu Vanuatu Presidential Party 1841.22
Johnny Solomon Vanuatu Presidential Party 1821.21
Anata Lingtamat Vanua'aku Party 1771.18
Marc Ureleles Union of Moderate Parties 1501.00
Kaloa JamesVanuatu Democratic Party1420.94
Allan Dungun VanuIndependent1190.79
Clovis MalerenvanuIndependent1110.74
Paul Willie RubenIndependent1080.72
Kensy YosefIndependent1050.70
Donald SanhabatIndependent1010.67
Meleoune Gounael Vanuatu Republican Party 910.61
Lenneth EnbueUnion Liberation Front840.56
Jerry EsromIndependent590.39
Kenny Atis Vanuatu Presidential Party 480.32
Sosolito SerakeIndependent360.24
Eta Rory Vanuatu Labour Party 300.20
Vitel VanusoksokVanuatu Democratic Party300.20
Billyson Nimbwen Vanuatu Presidential Party 170.11
Martin KoubakIndependent100.07
Martial Koubak Union of Moderate Parties 40.03
Total15,034100.00
Valid votes15,03499.20
Invalid/blank votes1220.80
Total votes15,156100.00
Registered voters/turnout20,13275.28
Malo–Aore
CandidatePartyVotes%
Havo Molisale Nagriamel 81534.06
Bani Livo Union of Moderate Parties 79733.31
Rosemary Antas Vanua'aku Party 27711.58
William Vira LenoxIndependent27311.41
David Avok Taviando People's Progressive Party 2319.65
Total2,393100.00
Valid votes2,39398.56
Invalid/blank votes351.44
Total votes2,428100.00
Registered voters/turnout3,68365.92
Paama
CandidatePartyVotes%
Jonas James  [ fr ] Natatok 34843.88
Johnny Vanosive Land and Justice Party 18222.95
David Harry Avock People's Progressive Party 9111.48
Issac Fred Vanosive Vanua'aku Party 8010.09
Aison Robson Afis Union of Moderate Parties 648.07
Tom Mail Bethuel People's Services Party 263.28
Peter Souvai Charley Green Confederation 20.25
Isaiah Vano Holou Melanesian Progressive Party 00.00
Total793100.00
Valid votes79396.59
Invalid/blank votes283.41
Total votes821100.00
Registered voters/turnout93288.09
Pentecost
CandidatePartyVotes%
Ham Lini National United Party 1,13413.69
Charlot Salwai Reunification Movement for Change 90110.88
David Tosul People's Progressive Party 6888.31
Tony Nari  [ fr ] Iauko Group 6097.35
Silas B. Bule Melve National United Party 6007.24
Steven Sau Union of Moderate Parties 5937.16
Reginals Saonbilas Bebe Vanua'aku Party 5616.77
Chani Francois Tabisalsal Vanua'aku Party 4965.99
Barnabas A. Tabirupmwel Vanuatu Presidential Party 3804.59
Bruce Asal Reunification Movement for Change 3604.35
Salathiel Taribas Reunification Movement for Change 2983.60
Samson BuleuruIndependent Movement2523.04
Ezekiel Bule National United Party 2432.93
Saka Bule SaltugroIndependent2252.72
Ronald Bulewak Molbah Union of Moderate Parties 2212.67
Edouard Muelsul Union of Moderate Parties 1882.27
Joseph Tariodo Green Confederation 1161.40
Athanas D. RentamitIndependent1071.29
Noel Mala Tamata People's Progressive Party 901.09
Gabriel Rahupane Wareat Vanuatu Presidential Party 600.72
Brian Bule Melanesian Progressive Party 480.58
Luc Siba Vanuatu Presidential Party 460.56
Edouard Bororoa Vanuatu Republican Party 430.52
Lazare Asal Natatok 230.28
Total8,282100.00
Valid votes8,28298.43
Invalid/blank votes1321.57
Total votes8,414100.00
Registered voters/turnout11,63472.32
Port Vila
CandidatePartyVotes%
Ralph Regenvanu Land and Justice Party 2,28612.88
Edward Natapei Vanua'aku Party 1,3897.83
Antoine Wright Union of Moderate Parties 1,0365.84
Moana Carcasses Kalosil Green Confederation 1,0205.75
Willie Jimmy Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party9275.22
Patrick Crowby Union of Moderate Parties 9175.17
Charles Vatu Land and Justice Party 7574.27
Jean Luc Nono CassartIndependent6443.63
Ishmael Kalsakau Vanua'aku Party 6383.60
Charlot Rory Reunification Movement for Change 4642.61
Noel Nono Lango National United Party 4562.57
Johnson Iawan National Community Association 4212.37
Alick George Noel Vanuatu Republican Party 4032.27
Ephraim Kalsakau Independent3972.24
Samson Kilman People's Progressive Party 3542.00
Louis Kalnpel Vanuatu Presidential Party 3531.99
Hannington Alatoa People's Action Party 3501.97
Sam Dan Avock Vanua'aku Party 3461.95
Paul Avock HungaiIndependent3251.83
Morris David TimatasoVanuatu National Party3141.77
Johnston Kalman John TauIndependent3131.76
Barak Sopé Melanesian Progressive Party 3111.75
Jimmy Moli JamesIndependent3091.74
Yan Taho Dapang Amos People's Progressive Party 2971.67
Semy Bangalulu Iauko Group 2901.63
Maximo Henry People's Progressive Party 2871.62
Marco HerrominlyVanuatu Democratic Party2691.52
Chitty Loulou Natatok 2661.50
Malachi SakoIndependent1991.12
Willy PosenIndependent1891.07
Hezekiah LoloiIndependent1620.91
Jeff Joel Patunvanu Nagriamel 1510.85
Caleb JamesFamily First Vanuatu Party1440.81
Jeremy NoarIndependent960.54
Jenny Ligo ViregagaruIndependent960.54
Letty Paltie William Kaltonga Vanuatu Labour Party 890.50
Allan NewmanIndependent880.50
Hilda Lini Universal Ethnic System870.49
Johnny Joseph A. ArnhambatVanuatu Democratic & Liberal Party550.31
Williamson Obed NarosVanuatu Reform Democratic Party460.26
Godwin Bill LigoIndependent400.23
Donald Massing K. SatungiaIndependent400.23
Wendy HimfordKristian Democratic Party390.22
Micky Joe Mike MackiVanuatu Freedom Party270.15
Daniel Molisa R. MondeiVanuatu Democratic and Liberal Party for Change200.11
Hendon M. T. KalsakauVanuatu Reform Democratic Party170.10
George BumsengIndependent110.06
Maryanne BaniIndependent50.03
Moy Huu Dinh XuanIndependent40.02
Total17,744100.00
Valid votes17,74499.02
Invalid/blank votes1750.98
Total votes17,919100.00
Registered voters/turnout34,99851.20
Santo
CandidatePartyVotes%
Samson Samsen Nagriamel 1,2598.01
Marcellino Pipite Vanuatu Republican Party 1,2387.88
Serge Vohor Union of Moderate Parties 1,1017.00
John Lum Nagriamel 8865.64
Arnold Prasad  [ fr ] Green Confederation 7704.90
Alfred Maoh Land and Justice Party 7154.55
Hosea Nevu Iauko Group 6724.27
Jean Kalomoule Ravou-AkiiVanuatu Progressive Republican Party6714.27
Lorin Solomon Union of Moderate Parties 6614.20
Maliu Arsen Union of Moderate Parties 6263.98
Vatout Maliu Maliare Nagriamel 6243.97
Sela Molisa Vanua'aku Party 5883.74
Taerono Peta Voyasusu Friend Melanesian Party 5273.35
Emil MeleyVanuatu Liberal Democratic Party5043.21
Joel Paul Reunification Movement for Change 4502.86
Roger Key Vanua'aku Party 4322.75
Tavue Langi Langi Union of Moderate Parties 4052.58
Morris Sengo National United Party 3552.26
Banabass VisiIndependent3532.25
Lui Patu Navoko Friend Melanesian Party 3402.16
Philip Peyetanis P. Andikar Reunification Movement for Change 3202.04
Jiro Atevari Bani Nagriamel 3081.96
Rogen Molafea MorrisVanuatu Reform Democratic Party3061.95
Lili AlfredVemarana 15 Islands Culture2951.88
Ishmael William People's Progressive Party 2161.37
Didier Joel Tuvuiae People's Progressive Party 2131.35
Leon AesosoVanuatu Democratic Party2001.27
Jack Andfalo Vanuatu Presidential Party 1951.24
Marc Imbert Reunification Movement for Change 1891.20
Yankee StevensVemarana 15 Islands Culture1721.09
David Varucil Paialoloso Melanesian Progressive Party 530.34
Purity TavueKristian Democratic Party500.32
Simion KeleVanuatu National Party260.17
Total15,720100.00
Valid votes15,72098.92
Invalid/blank votes1721.08
Total votes15,892100.00
Registered voters/turnout24,43365.04
Shepherds
CandidatePartyVotes%
Toara Daniel  [ fr ] Green Confederation 26531.47
Baptiste Maribu Firiam Vanua'aku Party 15318.17
John Mark RubenVanuatu Liberal Democratic Party10112.00
Moses Stevens Jenery Vanuatu Presidential Party 9210.93
William PakoaIndependent677.96
Robert Barrack Samue People's Progressive Party 546.41
Atesh KaloVanuatu National Party465.46
Willie WatsonIndependent364.28
John Tarinuamata Luen National United Party 151.78
Georgy Carlo Iauko Group 101.19
Marion Luen Melanesian Progressive Party 30.36
Total842100.00
Valid votes84299.29
Invalid/blank votes60.71
Total votes848100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,05880.15
Southern Islands
CandidatePartyVotes%
Tesei John Nawai Vanua'aku Party 52324.28
Tom Kor Netvunei Union of Moderate Parties 50123.26
Joe Iautu TureIndependent34716.11
Philip Chairlie Norwo Iauko Group 32315.00
Joel Nasveria Simo Land and Justice Party 2079.61
Thomas John Nendu Green Confederation 924.27
Jennifer Manua National United Party 874.04
Joe SaulVanuatu Reform Democratic Party542.51
Simon Umah Lovo Vanuatu Presidential Party 200.93
Total2,154100.00
Valid votes2,15498.94
Invalid/blank votes231.06
Total votes2,177100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,66281.78
Tanna
CandidatePartyVotes%
Silas Ratan Rouard Union of Moderate Parties 1,0676.34
Harry Iauko Iauko Group 1,0546.26
Richard Ruan Namel Independent9225.48
Thomas Laken Independent8905.29
Bob Loughman Vanua'aku Party 7914.70
Moking Stephen Iatika National United Party 7884.68
Joe Natuman Vanua'aku Party 7644.54
Jacques Nauka Meriago Union of Moderate Parties 7364.37
Sabi Natonga National Community Association 6984.14
Moses Kahu Vanua'aku Party 6523.87
Michael Kapalu Union of Moderate Parties 6363.78
Willie Lop People's Progressive Party 6013.57
Lui Etap NamarkIndependent5303.15
Tom L. Yaris Yawah Vanuatu Republican Party 5123.04
Jeffery ManiperIndependent5002.97
Andrew N. Kausiama Vanua'aku Party 4852.88
Remi Iamtiu Kalih Reunification Movement for Change 4772.83
Harris N aunun Green Confederation 4572.71
Judah Takai IsaacVanuatu Democratic Party4532.69
Robin Tom KapapaMovement Blong ol Chief4502.67
Robert J. T. Namatak People's Progressive Party 4202.49
Iamnock Iakar TIavisIndependent4132.45
Albert Willie KarlosaruruIndependent4072.42
Keasipai Luata SongTanna United Front3872.30
Kelson Rappai HoseaVanuatu Liberal Democratic Party3652.17
Jimmy Lailai Kasse Union of Moderate Parties 3331.98
Joseph Iokaim Vanua'aku Party 2951.75
Tom Iapasey Kuahi Reunification Movement for Change 2621.56
Sailas AndrewIndependent1590.94
Tom Kahie Vanuatu Presidential Party 1120.67
Kanam Wilson NaplauIndependent870.52
Raymond Nase Natatok 710.42
Manu Iaiofao T. IautuanIndependent580.34
Peter Jeremiah NiamakVanuatu Reform Democratic Party80.05
Total16,840100.00
Valid votes16,84098.88
Invalid/blank votes1901.12
Total votes17,030100.00
Registered voters/turnout25,38167.10
Tongoa
CandidatePartyVotes%
John Amos  [ fr ] People's Progressive Party 36427.66
Eric Pakoa National United Party 33525.46
Willie Reuben Abel Melanesian Progressive Party 32324.54
David Peter JohnatanVanuatu Liberal Democratic Party866.53
Willie Roy Harry Union of Moderate Parties 826.23
Nicole Kaloran Jimmy Green Confederation 715.40
Jack Nelson RaruaIndependent372.81
John Robert T. Alick Vanuatu Republican Party 110.84
Peter T. Morris Vanua'aku Party 70.53
Total1,316100.00
Valid votes1,31699.62
Invalid/blank votes50.38
Total votes1,321100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,96767.16

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  2. ↑ "Electoral system design data for Vanuatu | Electoral System Design | International IDEA". www.idea.int. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
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  7. ↑ "Vanuatu opposition lodge no confidence motion". ABC News . July 10, 2013. Vanuatu's Attorney General Ishmael Kalsakau alleges three government ministers, including the prime minister, bribed voters in order to win six Port Vila seats during the 2012 general election. The court has been told Mr Carcasses gave a 25 kilogram bag of rice to people in Seaside Paama. He denies the allegation.
  8. ↑ "Republic of Vanuatu Extraordinary Gazette No. 17" (PDF). 6 November 2012.
  9. ↑ Psephos
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