2022 Vanuatuan general election

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2022 Vanuatuan general election
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All 52 seats in Parliament
27 seats needed for a majority
PartyLeader%Seats+/–
Vanua'aku Pati Bob Loughman 15.5070
UMP Ishmael Kalsakau 11.517+2
Rural Development Jay Ngwele 8.654+2
Land & Justice Ralph Regenvanu 7.704−5
RMC Charlot Salwai 7.435−2
Leaders Party Jotham Napat 7.3650
Iauko Marc Ati 6.123+1
National United Ham Lini 3.8120
Nagriamel Keasipai Song  [ fr ]2.4510
People's Progressive Sato Kilman 2.432+1
PUDP 1.4110
National Development Christophe Emelee 1.232+1
Laverwo Movement 1.001New
Progressive Development 1.0010
UCM 0.771New
Liberal Movement Gaetan Pikinoune 0.7610
NCM 0.661+1
Namarakieana Movement 0.641New
Independents 9.041+1
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister beforePrime Minister after
Bob Loughman
Vanua'aku Pati
Ishmael Kalsakau
UMP

Snap general elections were held in Vanuatu on 13 October 2022 to elect all 52 seats in Parliament. President Nikenike Vurobaravu dissolved Parliament in August 2022 on advice of the Council of Ministers ahead of a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Bob Loughman. [1]

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Background

On 18 August 2022 the new president dissolved Parliament midway through the parliamentary term at the request of Prime Minister Bob Loughman, who requested the dissolution to avoid a no confidence vote. [2] The motion sparked criticism from the opposition, with opposition leader Ralph Regenvanu announcing that the opposing parties would contest the dissolution in court. [3]

Electoral system

The 52 members of Parliament were elected for four years terms by single non-transferable vote in eighteen constituencies, ten of which were multi-member constituencies of between two and seven seats, while the remaining eight were single-member constituencies in which the vote takes the form of a first-past-the-post system. [4]

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Vanua'aku Pati 20,51115.5070
Union of Moderate Parties 15,22311.517+2
Rural Development Party 11,4518.654+2
Land and Justice Party 10,1837.704–5
Reunification Movement for Change 9,8307.435–2
Leaders Party of Vanuatu 9,7367.3650
Iauko Group 8,0936.123+1
National United Party 5,0403.8140
Nagriamel Movement 3,2402.4510
People's Progressive Party 3,2212.432+1
Green Confederation 2,3461.770–1
People's Unity Development Party 1,8641.4110
Vanuatu National Development Party 1,6241.232+1
Pikinini Blong Kraon 1,3341.010New
Laverwo Movement 1,3201.001New
Vanuatu Progressive Development Party 1,3181.0010
Vanuatu Presidential Party 1,1190.8500
Vemarana 1,0380.780–1
Unity for Change Movement 1,0200.771New
Vanuatu Liberal Movement 1,0020.7610
Vanuatu New Nation Party 8860.6700
Ngwasoanda Custom Movement 8680.6610
Namarakieana Movement 8420.641New
Liswin7630.580New
The People's Party7320.5500
Vanuatu Community Movement7140.5400
People's Services Party 6720.510New
Pentecost Aelan Kastom Movement5860.440New
Oceania Transformation Movement5830.4400
Vanuatu Republican Party 5570.4200
Upi Nafzan Iskei4450.3400
Vanuatu Cultural Self Reliant Movement3980.300–1
United Movements for Vanuatu People3150.2400
Divine Freedom Alliance Party3020.230New
Wan Nakmal2400.180New
Friend Melanesian Party 2290.1700
Vanuatu Progressive Republican Farmer Party1970.1500
North to South United Party1900.140New
Shepherds Alliance Party1380.1000
Liberal Democratic Party810.060New
Shepherd Sea Eagles Alliance490.040New
Household Prosperity Party340.030New
Movement for Righteousness, Justice and Peace160.010New
Imaim40.000New
Independents11,9589.041+1
Total132,312100.00520
Valid votes132,31299.13
Invalid/blank votes1,1550.87
Total votes133,467100.00
Registered voters/turnout302,25844.16
Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office

By constituency

Ambae
CandidatePartyVotes%
Jay Ngwele Rural Development Party 99624.57
James Bule People's Unity Development Party58814.51
John Still Tari Qetu National United Party 52112.85
Howard Aru Vanua'aku Pati 50112.36
Samuel Garae Virakwahe Nagriamel 50112.36
Alban Garae Rural Development Party 48211.89
Paulson Garae Ala Land and Justice Party 3819.40
Tari Richard Mera LiliuPikinini Blong Kraon Movement832.05
Total4,053100.00
Valid votes4,05399.29
Invalid/blank votes290.71
Total votes4,082100.00
Registered voters/turnout11,16736.55
Ambrym
CandidatePartyVotes%
John Salong Land and Justice Party 96424.83
Bruno Leingkone National United Party 91523.57
Willie Tirian Abuit Vanua'aku Pati 76619.73
Bong Jean-Alain Reunification Movement for Change 63616.38
Yeovye Elie Sagan Union of Moderate Parties 44611.49
Joshua Bong Leaders Party of Vanuatu 1553.99
Total3,882100.00
Valid votes3,88299.36
Invalid/blank votes250.64
Total votes3,907100.00
Registered voters/turnout8,43546.32
Banks
CandidatePartyVotes%
Jack Wona Vanuatu National Development Party 90427.41
Danny Silas  [ fr ] Leaders Party of Vanuatu 87626.56
Shadrack Welegtabit Land and Justice Party 75322.83
Victor Gesul Wetias Rural Development Party 55816.92
Din Frankie Field Vanua'aku Pati 1103.34
Nixon FanaiIndependent972.94
Total3,298100.00
Valid votes3,29898.77
Invalid/blank votes411.23
Total votes3,339100.00
Registered voters/turnout5,98155.83
Efate
CandidatePartyVotes%
Norris Jack Kalmet Reunification Movement for Change 1,8379.56
Jean Baptist Tama Independent1,7829.27
Andrew Samuel Kalpoilep Union of Moderate Parties 1,7679.19
Gloria Julia King Union of Moderate Parties 1,6188.42
Luo Jesse Union of Moderate Parties 1,5337.98
Fred Lui Samuel Vanua'aku Pati 1,3406.97
Eric Iani Iauko Group 1,1796.13
Benson Clerance Kanas Leaders Party of Vanuatu 1,0775.60
Gillon William Kalotiti Land and Justice Party 9665.03
Bakoa Kaltonga Vanua'aku Pati 9134.75
Joshua Tafura Kalsakau Rural Development Party 8974.67
Lionel KalwatThe People's Party7323.81
Malas Junior MetovaoVanuatu New Nation Party7043.66
Kalmer Kalwatman Vanua'aku Pati 5292.75
John Mark Ruben Tarisong Vanua'aku Pati 4852.52
Kaltak GhislainUpi Nafzan Iskei4452.32
Morrison Frank Robert Green Confederation 3691.92
Graham Jack TakaloIndependent3241.69
Alick Kalmelu MotoutoruaIndependent2291.19
David Woka DanielIndependent2261.18
Jean Pierre Serel National United Party 1130.59
Paul Tabinok RuvurupIndependent850.44
Iven MarafiDivine Freedom Alliance Party710.37
Total19,221100.00
Valid votes19,22198.98
Invalid/blank votes1981.02
Total votes19,419100.00
Registered voters/turnout46,88841.42
Epi
CandidatePartyVotes%
Seule Simeon Laverwo Movement77820.89
John Nil Vanuatu Progressive Development Party68818.47
Robert Bohn Sikol Vanuatu Progressive Development Party63016.92
Omawa MaelIndependent59015.84
Marcel Yona Land and Justice Party 42311.36
Eric Moses Daniel Vanua'aku Pati 3429.18
John Isaac Reunification Movement for Change 2717.28
Okis Fred AbedWan Nakamal20.05
Total3,724100.00
Valid votes3,72498.75
Invalid/blank votes471.25
Total votes3,771100.00
Registered voters/turnout6,80755.40
Luganville
CandidatePartyVotes%
Ati Marc Iauko Group 2,39439.81
Matai Seremaiah  [ fr ] Leaders Party of Vanuatu 1,20920.10
Eric John Tahun Vanua'aku Pati 78213.00
Boe Pedro Nagriamel 4607.65
Gary Mahina National United Party 3756.24
Jimmy Solomon ViradiuPikinini Blong Kraon Movement2263.76
Donald Restuetune Union of Moderate Parties 2243.72
Kalmet Kasso Reunification Movement for Change 1823.03
Marisan Leiwia PierreIndependent1622.69
Total6,014100.00
Valid votes6,01498.95
Invalid/blank votes641.05
Total votes6,078100.00
Registered voters/turnout18,01833.73
Maewo
CandidatePartyVotes%
Ian Wilson Ngwasoanda Custom Movement86841.53
Reynolds Boeson Boeleguriega Vanua'aku Pati 51624.69
Silli ManasehIndependent29414.07
Vanessa MolisaLaverwo Movement26812.82
Mickney Aruwai Natu Rural Development Party 1446.89
Total2,090100.00
Valid votes2,09097.89
Invalid/blank votes452.11
Total votes2,135100.00
Registered voters/turnout3,43862.10
Malekula
CandidatePartyVotes%
Sato Kilman People's Progressive Party 1,3108.53
Marcellino Barthelemy Reunification Movement for Change 1,3038.49
Terry Alick Land and Justice Party 8735.69
Esmon Saimon Vanua'aku Pati 8485.52
Sanick Asang National United Party 8035.23
Gracia Shadrack Leaders Party of Vanuatu 7604.95
Hymak Anatole Union of Moderate Parties 7264.73
Fabian Gary Hanhabat Vinbel Vanua'aku Pati 6914.50
Gregoire Nimbtik Vanua'aku Pati 6844.45
Micah Oliver Rural Development Party 6744.39
Don Ken Stephen People's Services Party 6724.38
Jerety JohnetyIndependent6614.31
Louis Kalnpel Vanuatu Presidential Party 6454.20
Tony Masaeu Ata People's Progressive Party 6384.16
Celine BareusIndependent6254.07
Timothy AimbongIndependent5933.86
Karlos KarlieIndependent4933.21
Paul Paclo Land and Justice Party 4392.86
Francois Batick Reunification Movement for Change 4092.66
Willy Melteras Iauko Group 2851.86
Edmond Julun Laverwo Movement2741.78
Kalo MalresIndependent2571.67
Alfred Rolland Land and Justice Party 2391.56
Apia NawenorgothPeople's Unity Development Party1430.93
Diego WerssetsPikinini Blong Kraon Movement1420.92
Jeneck Patunvanu Nagriamel 1410.92
Apia Willie MasingWan Nakamal260.17
Total15,354100.00
Valid votes15,35499.33
Invalid/blank votes1040.67
Total votes15,458100.00
Registered voters/turnout28,30754.61
Malo–Aore
CandidatePartyVotes%
Wesly Rasu  [ fr ] Vanua'aku Pati 1,05243.36
Frazer Moli Union of Moderate Parties 49320.32
Nelson Shem Leaders Party of Vanuatu 34314.14
Moulin Dehinavanua Tabouti Land and Justice Party 30912.74
Lele PeteloVanuatu New Nation Party1827.50
Michael KalmetIndependent471.94
Total2,426100.00
Valid votes2,42699.18
Invalid/blank votes200.82
Total votes2,446100.00
Registered voters/turnout5,13447.64
Paama
CandidatePartyVotes%
Andy Job Sam Leaders Party of Vanuatu 24433.61
Mailalong Nos Terry Vanua'aku Pati 22831.40
William Fred Tasso Iauko Group 11215.43
Jonas James Union of Moderate Parties 8111.16
Billy Maki Reunification Movement for Change 314.27
Assion Mahit Sali Rural Development Party 192.62
Stanley Josephat Demis LangoWan Nakamal60.83
David JoelIndependent50.69
Total726100.00
Valid votes72698.91
Invalid/blank votes81.09
Total votes734100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,54347.57
Pentecost
CandidatePartyVotes%
Charlot Salwai Reunification Movement for Change 1,45515.71
Blaise Sumptoh Rural Development Party 1,08411.70
Marc Muelsul Rural Development Party 1,05511.39
Silas Bule National United Party 8208.85
Maty Phen Lange Rural Development Party 7337.91
Norbert Sumsum TawalOceania Transformation Movement5836.29
George Baddeley Bogiri Leaders Party of Vanuatu 5235.65
Jean Baptist Saka SaltukroPeople's Unity Development Party4364.71
Richard Walsh Mahuri LeonaVanuatu Cultural Self Reliant Movement3984.30
Ham Lini Pentecost Aelan Kastom Movement3884.19
Francois Xavier Chani TabisalsalIndependent3854.16
Boe Reve Ephraim Vanua'aku Pati 3693.98
Jean Paul Virelala Union of Moderate Parties 2442.63
Bob BuleuruDivine Freedom Alliance Party2312.49
Tony NariPentecost Aelan Kastom Movement1982.14
JohnJudah GaroleoIndependent1331.44
George Toa Anderson National United Party 1011.09
John Dick Tabilepo Vemarana Federation Custom Movement 920.99
Thompson LiuHousehold Prosperity Party340.37
Total9,262100.00
Valid votes9,26299.21
Invalid/blank votes740.79
Total votes9,336100.00
Registered voters/turnout18,15551.42
Port Vila
CandidatePartyVotes%
Justin Ngwele Rural Development Party 2,17112.91
Ralph Regenvanu Land and Justice Party 2,11512.57
Anthony Iauko  [ fr ] Union of Moderate Parties 1,5789.38
Ishmael Kalsakau Union of Moderate Parties 1,5169.01
Ulrich Sumptoh Reunification Movement for Change 1,3427.98
Kenneth Natapei Vanua'aku Pati 1,1746.98
Moana Carcasses Kalosil Green Confederation 9635.72
Natonga Saby Union of Moderate Parties 8925.30
James TariIndependent8044.78
Felix Stephen Dorrick Leaders Party of Vanuatu 7234.30
Sam FiriIndependent4772.84
Sowany Joseph Matou National United Party 4042.40
Lui Doresday KennethIndependent3752.23
Nadia Kanegai Independent3311.97
Hocten PaulUnited Movements for Vanuatu People3151.87
Donald Benjamin AbiutNamarakieana Movement2741.63
Hezekiah Loli Bodan VanuIndependent2661.58
Etul OlivierPikinini Blong Kraon Movement2291.36
Christopher Joseph KernotWan Nakamal2061.22
Lopez AdamsIndependent1430.85
Morris Tom KaloranShepherd Alliance Party1380.82
Hilton Dunstan People's Progressive Party 1150.68
Willie Jimmy Liberal Democratic Party810.48
Evelyne UtissetsIndependent660.39
Joseph Bani TogagiPeople's Unity Development Party500.30
Joel Jeff Patunvanu Nagriamel 450.27
Jacques Gedeon TaritongIndependent280.17
Total16,821100.00
Valid votes16,82199.06
Invalid/blank votes1600.94
Total votes16,981100.00
Registered voters/turnout50,15133.86
Santo
CandidatePartyVotes%
Mabhe Rick Tchamako Reunification Movement for Change 1,9009.04
Ati Camillo Iauko Group 1,7648.39
Samson Samsen Vanua'aku Pati 1,3806.56
Sakaes Lulu People's Progressive Party 1,1585.51
Leonard Joshua Pikioune Nagriamel 1,1345.39
Vari Peter James Unity for Change Movement1,0204.85
Gaetan Pikinoune Vanuatu Liberal Movement1,0024.77
Alfred Maoh Land and Justice Party 9744.63
Ronald Kay Warsal Vanua'aku Pati 9694.61
John Lum Nagriamel 9594.56
Stevens Nano Fabiano Vemarana Federation Custom Movement 9464.50
Eric Letlet Vanua'aku Pati 9374.46
Jean Toa National United Party 9054.30
Livo MeleVanuatu Community Movement7143.40
Urinamoli Wara Wara Rural Development Party 6883.27
Serge Vohor Pikinini Blong Kraon Movement6192.94
Marcellino Pipite Vanuatu Republican Party 5572.65
George JacobPeople's Unity Development Party5072.41
Ravu Breten Union of Moderate Parties 4912.34
Sopakum Nako Vanuatu Presidential Party 4742.25
Taribagoto Glen StewardIndependent2431.16
Edwin Amblus Friend Melanesian Party 2291.09
Tiroles Jean Jacques MaliuIndependent2121.01
Ravou Akii Kolomoule JeanVanuatu Progress Republican Fama1970.94
William John Verekon Arme Leaders Party of Vanuatu 1970.94
Bororoa Edouard BoulememeNorth to South United Party1900.90
Antonio Tal Green Confederation 1810.86
Arsen Maliu Union of Moderate Parties 1760.84
Timothy Ian PuneIndependent1150.55
Kolumule Philip PanpanIndependent890.42
Gabriel Voia Lulu National United Party 830.39
Daniel R. M. MolisaCommunity Movement for Righteousness, Peace and Justice160.08
Total21,026100.00
Valid votes21,02699.36
Invalid/blank votes1360.64
Total votes21,162100.00
Registered voters/turnout44,10147.99
Shepherds
CandidatePartyVotes%
John Timakata  [ fr ] Vanua'aku Pati 55262.73
Willie Pakoa Saatearoto Green Confederation 27931.70
Harrison Toar L. Vaka MatanShepherd Sea Eagles Alliance495.57
Total880100.00
Valid votes88098.99
Invalid/blank votes91.01
Total votes889100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,49559.46
Southern Islands
CandidatePartyVotes%
Netvunei Tomker Leaders Party of Vanuatu 1,12850.45
Shing Benjamin Nepcevanhas Vanua'aku Pati 59926.79
Martin David Naling Nilwo Rural Development Party 50922.76
Total2,236100.00
Valid votes2,23698.98
Invalid/blank votes231.02
Total votes2,259100.00
Registered voters/turnout4,61348.97
Tanna
CandidatePartyVotes%
Emanuel Xavier Harry Iauko Group 2,35913.08
Jothan Napat Leaders Party of Vanuatu 2,23012.37
Andrew Solomon Napuat Land and Justice Party 1,7479.69
Johnny Koanapo Vanua'aku Pati 1,7089.47
Nako Ianatom Natuman Union of Moderate Parties 1,3807.65
Simil Kalptu Johnson Youse Vanua'aku Pati 1,3327.39
Bob Loughman Vanua'aku Pati 1,2006.66
Robin Kapapa Tom Union of Moderate Parties 8784.87
Joe Natuman Liswin7634.23
James NoumetaIndependent7604.22
Natonga Collin Jacques Union of Moderate Parties 7254.02
Silas Rouard Yatan Green Confederation 5543.07
Willie KapaluIndependent5092.82
Thomas Laken Reunification Movement for Change 4642.57
Tom Noam Rural Development Party 4542.52
Nalau Jeffry KautIndependent4342.41
John Junior Ierongen Rural Development Party 3762.09
Peter KaohIndependent1160.64
Song KeasipaiPikinini Blong Kraon Movement350.19
George IapsonImaim40.02
Daniel KomanIndependent20.01
Total18,030100.00
Valid votes18,03099.27
Invalid/blank votes1330.73
Total votes18,163100.00
Registered voters/turnout41,94543.30
Tongoa
CandidatePartyVotes%
John Amos  [ fr ]Namarakieana Movement56848.80
Willie Daniel Kalo Union of Moderate Parties 45539.09
Thomson Pakoa Matokai KokonaPeople's Unity Development Party14012.03
Maryline. A. Abel Vanua'aku Pati 10.09
Total1,164100.00
Valid votes1,16499.83
Invalid/blank votes20.17
Total votes1,166100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,64744.05
Torres
CandidatePartyVotes%
Christophe Emelee Vanuatu National Development Party 72034.20
John Joseph Rural Development Party 61129.03
Hopkins Sawon Dick Olivier Vanua'aku Pati 50323.90
Timothy Womai Leaders Party of Vanuatu 27112.87
Total2,105100.00
Valid votes2,10598.27
Invalid/blank votes371.73
Total votes2,142100.00
Registered voters/turnout3,43362.39

Aftermath

On 4 November Ishmael Kalsakau of the UMP, who has been the Deputy Prime Minister in the previous government, has been approved as Prime Minister after siding with the previous Leader of Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu of the GJP. The parliamentary majority in support of Kalsaku is composed of members from 8 coalition partners: UMP, GJP, LPV, RMC, NUP, VNDP, PPP and LM, for a total of 30 MPs. [5] [6] Vanuatu elected its first woman parliament member in 14 years; Gloria Julia King. [7] [8]

Subsequent by-elections

2023 Malekula by-election

Caused by the criminal conviction of incumbent Sanick Asang. Despite this Asang was declared eligible and contested the snap election. The election was held on 7 September 2023.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Don Ken Stephen People's Progressive Party 3,81431.50
Sanick Asang National United Party 3,08225.45
Jerety Johnety Reunification Movement for Change 2,66221.99
Fabian Gary Hanhabat Vinbel Vanua'aku Pati 2,55021.06
Total12,108100.00
Valid votes12,10897.46
Invalid/blank votes3152.54
Total votes12,423100.00
Registered voters/turnout29,49542.12
Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office

2024 Ambrym by-election

the seat was vacated after Bruno Leingkone (National United Party) missed three consecutive sittings of Parliament while receiving medical treatment in South Korea. The election was held on 14 March 2024.

CandidatePartyVotes%
Buleban Basile National United Party 1,08330.16
Morris Mawa Land and Justice Party 92125.65
Bong Jean Alain Tiomai Reunification Movement for Change 90825.29
Yeoye Elie Sagan Union of Moderate Parties 46512.95
Simelum Maki Stanley Vanua'aku Pati 2145.96
Total3,591100.00
Valid votes3,59198.82
Invalid/blank votes431.18
Total votes3,634100.00
Registered voters/turnout8,92740.71
Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office, VBTC LAEF

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