2020 Bougainvillean general election

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2020 Bougainvillean general election
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Party Bougainville People's Alliance Party Independent
Popular vote48,76630,688
President before election

John Momis
New Bougainville Party

Subsequent President

Ishmael Toroama
Bougainville People's Alliance Party

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A presidential and parliamentary election was held in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville between 12 August and 1 September 2020. [1] 440 candidates were contesting the 40 seats in the Bougainville House of Representatives, including 25 competing to be President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. [2] The new government will negotiate the outcome of the 2019 Bougainvillean independence referendum, which saw 98.3% of voters supporting independence from Papua New Guinea.

Originally scheduled to be held in May, [3] the elections were delayed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, first until June, [4] and then again until August. [1]

On 21 August 2020 the Electoral Commissioner announced that polling had almost been completed, one week ahead of schedule. [5] On 24 August a police officer was suspended for allegedly interfering with the election. [6] Several other officers are under investigation.

Presidential election

Elections are held under the instant-runoff voting system, with voters classifying exactly three candidates. 25 candidates are contesting the presidency, including former President James Tanis, former soldier Thomas Raivet, MP Fidelis Semoso, lawyer Paul Nerau, businessman Peter Tsiamalili, health care professional Ruby Mirinka, and former MP Magdalene Toroansi. [7]

Incumbent President John Momis attempted to change the constitution to allow him to stand for a third term. [8] Following Parliament voting down the amendment he unsuccessfully challenged the decision in the Papua New Guinea Supreme Court. [9]

Results

Vote counting began on 4 September 2020. [10] Partial results at the beginning of the elimination process on 18 September had former Bougainville Revolutionary Army commander Ishmael Toroama leading, with former PNG MP Father Simon Dumarinu in second place, followed by Thomas Raivet and Fidelis Semoso. [11]

On 14 September the counting period was extended until 24 September due to the number of votes and candidates. [12]

On 23 September Ishmael Toroama was declared the winner after the 23rd elimination, with 48,766 votes. Father Simon Dumarinu came second with 30,688. [13] [14] [15] Toroama's caretaker government was formally sworn in on 25 September. [16] His Cabinet was announced on 2 October 2020. [17]

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References

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  4. ↑ "Electoral process in Bougainville to begin in June". RNZ. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  5. ↑ "Bougainville voting close to done". RNZ. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  6. ↑ "Bougainville police officer suspended over election allegations". RNZ. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  7. ↑ "Bougainville Election 2020 News : Polling starts today 12 August with young people seizing the opportunity to help reshape our future". Bougainville News. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  8. ↑ "Bougainville govt confident of achieving three presidency terms". RNZ. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  9. ↑ "Bougainville's Momis loses bid for another tilt at leadership". RNZ. 30 May 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
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  13. ↑ "Ishmael Toroama president-elect of Bougainville". RNZ. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
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  15. ↑ "Former Rebel Leader Is Elected President of Bougainville". New York Times. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  16. ↑ "Bougainville's Toroama sworn in as President". RNZ. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  17. ↑ "Bougainville's Toroama forms a 14 member Cabinet". RNZ. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.


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