1997 Solomon Islands general election

1997 Solomon Islands general election
Solomon Islands
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All 50 seats in the National Parliament
25 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader Seats
SINURP Solomon Mamaloni 21
People's Alliance 7
NAP 5
United Party Ezekiel Alebua 4
Liberal Party Bartholomew Ulufa'alu 4
National 1
Independents — 6
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
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People's Alliance		 Bartholomew Ulufa'alu
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General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 6 August 1997.[1] A total of 350 candidates representing nine parties contested the election,[2] the result of which was a victory for the Solomon Islands National Unity and Reconciliation Party (SINURP), which won 21 of the 50 seats. However, Bartholomew Ulufa'alu, leader of the Liberal Party, was elected Prime Minister by Parliament, defeating SINURP leader Solomon Mamaloni.

Results

PartyVotes%Seats
SINURP21
People's Alliance Party7
National Action Party Solomon Islands5
Solomon Islands United Party4
Solomon Islands Liberal Party4
National Party1
Other parties2
Independents6
Total50
Total votes140,522–
Registered voters/turnout166,28084.51
Source: [3][4]

By constituency

Results by constituency
Constituency Candidate Votes % Notes
Aoke/Langalanga Batholomew Ulufa'alu 1,341 41.60 Elected
Francis Joseph Saemala 1,077 33.40 Unseated
Francis Walelia 456 14.10
Jonhson Amasaea 148 4.60
Joses David Totorea 79 2.50
John Batalibasi 69 2.10
Joseph Walemola 31 1.00
Andrew Buga 23 0.70
Baegu/Asifola Steve Aumanu 602 23.20 Elected
Jasper Tagani Anisi 469 18.00
Nathan Wate 467 18.00
Walter Folotalu 452 17.40 Unseated
Steward Maearo 343 13.20
Baddley Anita 249 9.60
George Ashly Kakaluale 17 0.70
Central Guadalcanal Walton Naezol 1,246 37.20 Elected
Joash Salani 406 12.10
Haniel Miniti 394 11.80
Willie Ronnie 359 10.70
Clement Jimmy Natei 322 9.60
Michael Kelly 262 7.80
Jeriel Watson Mani 229 6.80
Allan Moses Telei 129 3.90
Central Honiara Moon Pin Kwan 625 16.30 Elected
Walton Willy Abuito'o 443 11.60 Unseated
Ronnie To'ofilu 428 11.20
Sam Iro 372 9.70
Alex Rukia 287 7.50
Alfred Aofia 279 7.30
Billy Gizo Saenamua 229 6.00
Martin Alufurai 223 5.80
Henry G. Laufunua 207 5.40
Harold Maomatekwa 157 4.10
Stephen Walter Misiosi 142 3.70
Clement Waiwori 126 3.30
Tina Wawane 115 3.00
Henry Ifui 109 2.90
Ben Gale 44 1.20
Catherine Adifaka 26 0.70
Edwin Sitori Nanau 10 0.30
Charles Fox 2 0.10
Central Kwara'ae Fred Iro Fono 1,449 39.70 Elected
Barton Raomae 486 13.30
David Ganifiri 387 10.60
Richard Na'amo Irosaea 378 10.40
Harold D Leka 373 10.20
Reuben Torii Moli 312 8.50
Rose Anilabata 135 3.70
George Gaitolo 130 3.60
Central Makira Japhet Waipora 632 31.30 Elected
Jackson Sunaone 600 29.70
Benedict Kinika 402 19.90 Unseated
Reginald Nunu 384 19.00
East ꞌAreꞌare Dickson Warakohia 678 29.80 Elected
Andrew Hanaria Keniasina 601 26.40
Edward Huniehu 570 25.10 Unseated
Solomon Manata 252 11.10
James Nihopara 173 7.60
East Central Guadalcanal Hilda Thugea Kari 1,626 49.70 Re-elected
Mark Gatu 794 24.30
Sam Mali 613 18.70
Nathaniel Mara 241 7.40
East Choiseul Mannaseh Sogavare 1,111 65.40 Elected
Allan Qurusu 588 34.60 Unseated
East Guadalcanal Johnson Koli 1,105 35.30 Elected
Douglas Ete 746 23.80
Ezekiel Alebua 529 16.90 Unseated
Claudios Sarai 279 8.90
Garnett Babaua 214 6.80
Bobby Marcellin Tangi 175 5.60
Judith Tafea 80 2.60
East Honiara Charles Dausabea 1,014 20.20 Elected
David Jack Maesua 992 19.80
Andrew Nori 785 15.60
Christina Garo 657 13.10
Festus Suruma 391 7.80
Michael Kwaioloa 371 7.40
James Tora Ngarasimatawa 316 6.30
William Gua 278 5.50
Samuel Ifuna'au 212 4.20
East Kwaio Alfred Solomon Sasako 896 31.00 Elected
John Fisango 602 20.80 Unseated
John Fiuwalekwala 544 18.80
Gideon Siofa 451 15.60
James Tommy Fa'awela'a 126 4.40
Aziel Laete'e 121 4.20
Robert Soekeni 119 4.10
Stowell Fika Kolosu 35 1.20
East Makira David Sitai 2,483 70.80 Re-elected
Mathias Pepena 625 17.80
George Kuata 398 11.40
East Malaita Alfred Maetia 360 20.50 Re-elected
John Wesley Alasina 311 17.70
John Alick Sam Lota 240 13.70
Billy Fa'arobo 208 11.80
Thomas Atoa Leabulu 176 10.00
John Maetia Kaliuae 166 9.40
Robert Belo Mafane 123 7.00
Wilfred Bello Faari 81 4.60
Azriel Alafa 36 2.00
Rocky Tisa Sugumanu 35 2.00
Frank Manioli 22 1.30
Fataleka Ronidi Mani 683 26.20 Elected
John Musuota 462 17.70 Unseated
Matthew Iroga 207 7.90
Cornelius Donga 187 7.20
Sam Sipolo 139 5.30
Clement Lemani 130 5.00
Gregson Genesis Angisia 123 4.70
Casper Cassidy Luiramo 121 4.60
Frank Dele Iamaea 120 4.60
Nicholas Niko Rubosa 106 4.10
Jeffrey Iniota 105 4.00
Bala Babanimae 85 3.30
David Dauwane 79 3.00
Tony Kedeau 62 2.40
Gao/Bugotu James Saliga 841 34.60 Elected
William H. Gigini 760 31.30
Nathaniel Supa 601 24.70
Joseph Tige 229 9.40
Gizo/Kolombangara Jackson Piasi 794 29.10 Re-elected
Eric Havea 672 24.60
Arthur Kovara Unusu 543 19.90
Ben Ta'ake 362 13.20
Paul Oge 171 6.30
Goerge Gumi 128 4.70
Douglas Hiva 63 2.30
Hograno/Kia/Havulei Edmond H Anderson 1,081 43.00 Re-elected
Eddie Ene 906 36.00
Nelson Kehe Kile 527 21.00
Lau/Mbaelelea Charles Ferania Sale 1,015 21.40 Re-elected
Paul Maenu'u 914 19.30
Bentley Samuel Rogosomani 806 17.00
Everest Ega 694 14.70
David Oeta 646 13.70
James Roni 442 9.30
Siosi Dioko 180 3.80
Rex Olangi 35 0.70
Malaita Outer Islands David Holosivi 154 17.90 Elected
Johnson Kengalu 118 13.70 Unseated
Abraham Kapei 112 13.00
Manasseh Apekeia Avicks 105 12.20
Henry Manuhea 91 10.60
Paul Keyaumi 88 10.20
Harry Luahiti 65 7.50
Dorothy Prince 45 5.20
Benjamin Ishmael Keihou 30 3.50
Lawrence Makili 29 3.40
John Rockson Ramofolu 24 2.80
Maringe/Kokota Hugo Ragoso 902 32.50 Elected
Jacob Pitu 668 24.10
Dennis Carlos Lulei 594 21.40 Unseated
Merilyn Gedi 317 11.40
Clement Rojumana 291 10.50
Marovo Snyder Rini 1,044 31.10 Elected
Milikada Miller Silas 717 21.40
Duddley Hirata 523 15.60
Nixon Dennie 493 14.70
Jonah Hite 251 7.50
Pulepada Ghemu 170 5.10
Bently Kimitora 159 4.70
Nggela Gordon Mara 1,863 35.80 Re-elected
Patterson Mae 791 15.20
William Semu 731 14.10
Alfred Selwyn Manale 596 11.50
Johnson Soro 489 9.40
Fox Meke 383 7.40
Cecil Ono 344 6.60
North East Guadalcanal Baddlly Devesi 1,171 34.40 Re-elected
Jamie Lency Vokia 1,166 34.20
Stephen Paeni 530 15.60
Philip Kapini 330 9.70
Gideon Moses 211 6.20
North Guadalcanal David Vatamana Vouza 479 15.60 Re-elected
Brian Soabo 459 15.00
Daniel Sade 278 9.10
David Thuguvoda 277 9.00
Benedict Garemane 206 6.70
Augustine Fiukwai 205 6.70
Michael Mose 197 6.40
Peter Ok Waleurifo 190 6.20
Rodger Dunstan Tauariki 156 5.10
John Maeseau 151 4.90
Stephen Mataghu 132 4.30
Enly. J. Becha 132 4.30
Francis Garimae 113 3.70
Teddies Time Talairamo 92 3.00
North Malaita Daniel E. Kwanairara 1,868 57.50 Elected
Michael Maeliau 1,067 32.90 Unseated
Wilfred Atomea 220 6.80
James Mae'eda 93 2.90
North New Georgia Job Dudley Tausinga 984 77.20 Re-elected
Henson Cornelius 291 22.80
North Vella Lavella Allan Paul 859 51.60 Re-elected
Milner Tozaka 659 39.60
Marlon Kuve 141 8.50
Juliet Ketty 5 0.30
North West Choiseul Alpha Kimata 1,221 40.80 Re-elected
Clement Pikabatu Kengava 906 30.30
Romano Nogebatu 382 12.80
Billy Takubala 304 10.20
William Pita Kutinikolo 149 5.00
Zeberd Karua Kuma 27 0.90
North West Guadalcanal Meshach Maebiru Maetoloa 973 24.10 Elected
Francis Orodani 720 17.80 Unseated
Roselyn Dettke 698 17.30
Sethuel Kelly 518 12.80
Bernard Garo 501 12.40
Edward Jacob Ronia 302 7.50
Gordon Billy Gatu 184 4.60
Michael Tohina 140 3.50
Ranongga/Simbo Francis Billy Hilly 1,386 55.40 Re-elected
Reuben Lilo 784 31.30
Charles Kelly 244 9.80
Maxwell Simi 87 3.50
Rennell/Bellona Saueha Joses Tahua 718 51.20 Elected
Joses Taungenga Tuhanuku 684 48.80 Unseated
Russells/Savo Allan Kemakeza 2,582 77.60 Re-elected
Nelson Rato 747 22.40
Shortland Albert Bakale Laore 426 33.20 Re-elected
Dominic Tata 320 25.00
George Lepping 320 25.00
Augustine Taneko 122 9.50
Christopher Laore 94 7.30
Small Malaita William Nii Haomae 730 17.90 Re-elected
Alex Bartlett 591 14.50
Ellison Koke 568 13.90
Martin Rasu 440 10.80
Matthew Fakaia 413 10.10
Noel Poloso 343 8.40
John Bibi 312 7.70
Stanley Walakutu 283 6.90
Richard Watekari 247 6.10
John Waihou 146 3.60
South Choiseul Leslie Boseto 980 43.30 Elected
Wilson Pita 434 19.20
Caleb Kotali 368 16.30 Unseated
C. K. Qalokepeto 291 12.90
Harry Leketo 100 4.40
W. I. Pitanoe 91 4.00
South Guadalcanal Victor Samuel Ngele 1,054 45.40 Re-elected
Steven George 682 29.40
Victor Totu 475 20.50
Grey Apusae 65 2.80
Victor Alikivara 34 1.50
Stanley Kere 10 0.40
South New Georgia/Rendova/Tetepari Danny Philip 1,368 47.10 Re-elected
Rodrick Terry Kera 822 28.30
Timothy Zama Hebala 499 17.20
David Lani Gina 216 7.40
South Vella Lavella Robins Mesepitu 675 32.90 Elected
Trevor Nonovae 606 29.50
Oliver Sapo 368 17.90 Unseated
Elton Rore 219 10.70
George Alu 158 7.70
Thornley Hite 28 1.40
Temotu Nende John Patterson Oti 2,221 59.30 Elected
Charles Brown Beu 1,527 40.70 Unseated
Temotu Pele Michael Maina 1,492 67.60 Re-elected
Martin Teddy Magga 580 26.30
John Patterson Tealikilava 135 6.10
Temotu Vatud Hudson Teava Rangisearofa 337 21.70 Elected
Jeffrey Teava 323 20.80
Phillip S. Tuapa 221 14.20
Charles Natembe 157 10.10
Collin Maru 147 9.50
Frederick Soaki 142 9.10
George Henry West 131 8.40
Christina Munamua 97 6.20
Ulawa/Ugi Nathaniel Rahumae Waena 796 50.80 Re-elected
David Horesi 201 12.80
Augustine Waetara 200 12.80
Noel Mamau 196 12.50
Rolland Waenaouou Titiulu 175 11.20
West ꞌAreꞌare Alfred Hairiu 515 22.90 Elected
Joe Timothy Ariaria 319 14.20
John Asipara 285 12.70
Lawrence Hunumeme 245 10.90
Moses Ramo 223 9.90
Jeffery Aihunu Hokuru 161 7.10
Peter Manehanisiwa Hokuru 156 6.90
Jim Waroka 138 6.10
Charles Karaori 107 4.80
Nelson Kohia 103 4.60
West Guadalcanal Thomas Koh Chan 1,051 35.30 Elected
George Kejoa 857 28.80 Unseated
Kamilo Teke 392 13.20
Senene Tugale 326 11.00
Samson Teteha 170 5.70
Augustine Manakako 168 5.60
Rejected Votes 12 0.40
West Honiara Lester Huckle Saomasi 683 30.20 Elected
Peter Vincent Bennett 626 27.70
Leonard Maenu'u 270 11.90
Andrew Mua 135 6.00
James Henry Star Dora 118 5.20
Margaret Rose Luilamo 100 4.40
Joseph Douglas 94 4.20
Albert Hatigeva 79 3.50
George Albert Kuper 57 2.50
Cumming K. M. Tepuke 51 2.30
Christopher C. Abe 48 2.10
Bartholomew Buchanan 1 0.00
West Kwaio George Luialamo 505 17.30 Re-elected
Mathias Olofia 483 16.50
David Nguiburi 433 14.80
Miriam Garo 410 14.00
Ben Foukona 393 13.40
Christian Bili 263 9.00
William Gege 195 6.70
Bobby Maeanasi 148 5.10
Jack Goulolo 88 3.00
Frank Ross 8 0.30
West Kwara'ae Stephen Tonafalea 633 15.80 Elected
Sam Shemuel Iduri 631 15.80
Ben Mino 482 12.10
Sam Alasia 454 11.40 Unseated
Jack Maefaididia 357 8.90
George Aote'e Faanasoro 344 8.60
Joses Naumai 324 8.10
David Maenu 234 5.90
John Alfred Tuasulia 224 5.60
Paul Kukute Daokalia 215 5.40
Chris Suaga 57 1.40
Uriel Gwali 39 1.00
West Makira Solomon S. Mamaloni 1,962 74.30 Re-elected
John Palmer Haga 366 13.90
Kennedy Hoda 311 11.80
West New Georgia/Vona Vona Nelson Boso 1,112 30.60 Re-elected
Aquila Talasasa 848 23.30
Hugh Soakai 773 21.30
Merlie Aqorau 388 10.70
Ronald Kuba Ziru 313 8.60
George Tuke 202 5.60

References

  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p801 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  2. ^ Solomon Islands Inter-Parliamentary Union
  3. ^ "Election Results". Solomon Islands Election Resources.
  4. ^ Nohlen et al.