2012 Vanuatuan general election

none Vanuatu 2008 2016 All 52 seats in Parliament 26 30 October 2012 Union of Moderate Parties Serge Vohor 12.19 5 7 Vanua'aku Party Edward Natapei 11.29 8 11 People's Progressive Party (Vanuatu) Sato Kilman 8.01 6 4 National United Party (Vanuatu) Ham Lin̄i 6.20 4 8 Land and Justice Party Ralph Regenvanu 6.02 4 new Reunification Movement for Change Paul Telukluk 5.75 3 new Nagriamel 4.23 3 1 Iauko Group Harry Iauko 3.68 3 new Green Confederation Moana Carcasses Kalosil 3.51 3 2 Vanuatu Republican Party Marcellino Pipite 3.01 1 new Melanesian Progressive Party Barak Sopé 2.81 2 1 Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 2.48 1 new Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu National 1.62 1 1 Natatok Indigenous People's Democratic Party 1.59 2 new People's Services Party 0.77 1 new Vanuatu Progressive Development Party 0.53 1 new Independents – 14.51 4 4 Prime Minister Subsequent Prime Minister Sato Kilman People's Progressive Party (Vanuatu) Moana Carcasses Kalosil Green Confederation General elections were held in Vanuatu on 30 October 2012.Country Profile IFES 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. Electoral system The 52 members of Parliament will be elected in 17 multi-member constituencies, using the single non-transferable vote. Electoral system design data for Vanuatu Electoral System Design International IDEA http://www.idea.int/esd/country.cfm?id=240 www.idea.int 2015-12-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222115451/http://www.idea.int/esd/country.cfm?id=240 2015-12-22 dead Candidates had to be at least 25 years old, and could not have an undischarged prison sentence or bankruptcy.Electoral system IPU 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. The President, judges, magistrates, civil servants, police officers, teachers and members of the National Council of Chiefs were all ineligible for election to Parliament. Campaign 346 candidates from 32 political parties contested the 52 seats.Vanuatu election: Early results trickle in http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/an-vanu-election-early-results-trickle-in/4343352?section=australianetworknews Australia Network News 2012-10-31 2012-10-30 There were 344 polling stations throughout the country, including 12 in the capital city, Port Vila.Polling has begun in Vanuatu's general election http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=71881 Radio New Zealand International 2012-10-29 2012-10-30 Over 192,000 citizens were eligible to vote in the 2012 election, with 34,998 registered voters in the capital city. 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.New Zealand diplomat reassured after observing Vanuatu election http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=71898 Radio New Zealand International 2012-10-30 2012-10-30 The international observers will submit a report on the election to the Vanuatuan government once the election is completed. 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.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-10/vanuatu-opposition-lodge-no-confidence-motion/4812050 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. Results thumb|Voters at a polling station on election day. Union of Moderate Parties 14675 5 –2 Vanua'aku Party 13593 8 –3 People's Progressive Party 9642 6 +2 National United Party 7456 4 –4 Land and Justice Party 7241 4 New Reunification Movement for Change 6921 3 New Nagriamel 5092 3 +2 Iauko Group 4425 3 New Green Confederation 4219 3 +1 Vanuatu Republican Party 3627 1 –6 Melanesian Progressive Party 3379 2 +1 Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 2982 1 New Vanuatu Presidential Party 2888 0 New Vanuatu Democratic Party 2110 0 0 Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 1955 1 0 Natatok Indigenous People's Democratic Party 1915 2 New National Community Association 1878 0 0 Vanuatu Labour Party 1182 0 –1 Friend Melanesian Party 1069 0 0 People's Services Party 932 1 New Union Liberation Front 758 0 New Vanuatu Progressive Republican Party 671 0 New People's Action Party 653 0 –1 Vanuatu Progressive Development Party 634 1 New Vemarana 15 Islands Culture 561 0 New Vanuatu Reform Democratic Party 525 0 New Movement Blong ol Chief 450 0 New Tanna United Front 387 0 New Independent Movement 252 0 New Maki Totsan 204 0 New Vanuatu Liberal Party 186 0 New Vanuatu Family First Party 144 0 –1 Kristian Democratic Party 97 0 New Universal Ethnic System 87 0 New Vanuatu Democratic & Liberal Party 55 0 New Vanuatu Freedom Party 27 0 New Vanuatu Democratic and Liberal Party for Change 20 0 New Independents 17462 4 0 1589 0 192632 Extraordinary Gazette,6 November 2012 Republic of Vanuatu Extraordinary Gazette No. 17 http://www.paclii.org/vu/other/VUGovGaz/2012/61.pdf PsephosPsephos By constituency Ambae Richard Mera Vanua'aku Party 1237 James Bule National United Party 546 Peter Vuta fr Independent 413 Fred Tariwisi Buenamoli People's Progressive Party 373 Lennox Brian Vuti Union of Moderate Parties 364 Jay Ngwele Iauko Group 349 Steven Tahi Nagriamel 345 James Ngwango People's Progressive Party 265 Joel Hubert Duvu Nagriamel 238 Remy Viratiro Reunification Movement for Change 223 Jacob Mata People's Progressive Party 165 Arnold Bani Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 148 Amon Gwero People's Action Party 148 George H. Vinatedalibulu Independent 121 Ernest Bani Land and Justice Party 114 Simeon Nixon Vanuatu Democratic Party 96 Samson Viranamanga Vanuatu Republican Party 85 Tari Joram Green Confederation 60 48 8169 Ambrym Maki Simelum Vanua'aku Party 545 Bruno Leingkone National United Party 457 Douglas Laan Tangtang People's Progressive Party 434 Jossie Masmas Vanuatu Republican Party 404 Norbert Masseng Nambong Union of Moderate Parties 358 Paul Tarsong Land and Justice Party 351 Rossie Mothy Jacob Independent 344 Raphael Worwor Reunification Movement for Change 305 Benoit Melipsis Green Confederation 266 Sael Damassing Union of Moderate Parties 239 Pakon Jonathan Pandad Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 211 John Taho Stephen Natatok 81 Tatu Abel Vanuatu Democratic Party 16 Raymond Magekorkor Melanesian Progressive Party 13 48 5493 Banks and Torres Christophe Emelee Vanuatu National Party 1028 Dunstan Hilton fr People's Progressive Party 632 Roger Francis Pinerua Independent 526 Basil Hopkins Union Liberation Front 512 Edmond H. Sovan National United Party 452 Frankie Field Din National United Party 392 Raoule Austin Woleg Union of Moderate Parties 226 Marie Nicolas Vanuatu Liberal Part 186 John Bennet Somwia Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 174 Thomas Isom Sawon Vanua'aku Party 118 Daniel Roy Vanuatu Republican Party 113 Victor Wetuwley Wetias Independent 92 Victor Ron People's Action Party 78 Ansel Lesley Baet Green Confederation 47 Apia Mohuenu Karlo Kristian Democratic Party 8 67 5711 Efate Steven Kalsakau fr Reunification Movement for Change 1205 Alfred Rollen Carlot Natatok 1126 Gillion Kalotiti William Land and Justice Party 1060 Nato Taiwia Melanesian Progressive Party 1022 Joshua Kalsakau Vanuatu Labour Party 1010 Jimmy Luna Tasong Independent 829 Roro Sambo Independent 827 Solo Tanarango National Community Association 759 Harry Kalsong Vanuatu Presidential Party 677 Bakoa Maraki Kaltongga Vanua'aku Party 672 Yoan Mariasua Union of Moderate Parties 672 Maxime Carlot Korman Vanuatu Democratic Party 665 Levi Ishmael Tarosa Independent 624 Jean Noel M. A. Joseph Independent 614 Thomas Tau Union of Moderate Parties 587 Toara Toarasavi Kalorib Vanua'aku Party 448 Jerry Kanas Independent 375 Elmo Manukat Joseph Vanua'aku Party 373 Felix Nguyen Independent 343 Richard Naikasei Kaltongga People's Progressive Party 290 Bill Kalontan Kalpoi People's Progressive Party 220 Nicolas Watt Independent 194 Louis Guy Carlot Vanuatu National Party 165 Roger Ernie Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 124 Ati George Sokomanu Vanuatu Presidential Party 114 John Kalosine Enock Rangimen Vanuatu Reform Democratic Party 94 Jack Boblang Vanuatu Republican Party 69 Fanny Cryrel People's Progressive Party 57 393 29044 Epi Robert Bohn Sikol Vanuatu Progressive Development Party 634 Isaac Bongbong Hamariliu People's Progressive Party 443 Leinavao Tasso Vanua'aku Party 337 Seoule Davidson Simeon Union of Moderate Parties 335 Moses Erick Iauko Group 323 Makin Rita Valia Vanuatu Presidential Party 318 Benjimine Korah Jimmy Land and Justice Party 279 Kerry William Nemaiah Reunification Movement for Change 228 Enny Yonah Vanuatu Presidential Party 71 Ioan Simon Omawa Vanuatu Labour Party 53 Vakumali Novo National United Party 37 Joel Pakoa Nalu Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 28 32 4123 Luganville Kalvao Moli fr Independent 788 George Wells People's Progressive Party 622 Donald Restuetune Iauko Group 516 Antoine Pikoune Nagriamel 466 Harold Stephens Land and Justice Party 424 Bernard Jimmy Union of Moderate Parties 348 Brown Hill Harry National United Party 327 John Timothy Mavutu Green Confederation 248 Dominique Morin Vanuatu Democratic Party 231 Erick John Tahun Vanua'aku Party 210 Douglas Ngwele Independent 181 Albert Samson Bue Independent 178 Pierre Chanel Waresul Watas Reunification Movement for Change 164 Raphael Yeoye Gabriel Union Liberation Front 162 Harry Benjamen Vanva People's Progressive Party 149 Philip Billy Black Yauko Vanuatu Republican Party 113 Jimmy Daniel Aptvanu Vemarana 15 Islands Culture 94 Samuel Stephen Vusi People's Action Party 77 David Joel Independent 18 73 10821 Maewo Philip Boedoro Vanua'aku Party 424 Paul Jerry Boe National United Party 415 Ian Wilson Green Confederation 350 Jonas Cullwick Union of Moderate Parties 276 Jackson Adin Land and Justice Party 161 Swithin Saravar Adin Vanuatu National Party 68 Alex Huri Vanuatu Presidential Party 19 Reynold Toa Vanuatu Democratic Party 8 40 2391 Malekula Sato Kilman People's Progressive Party 1022 Esmon Saimon Melanesian Progressive Party 812 Daniel Nalet Land and Justice Party 705 Jérôme Ludvaune fr Union of Moderate Parties 640 Don Ken Stephen People's Services Party 629 Paul Telukluk Reunification Movement for Change 599 Kaltaliu Simeon Vanua'aku Party 575 Esau Ken People's Progressive Party 545 Brownie Donna Vanuatu Republican Party 545 Dale Philip Fanisvai National United Party 531 Norbert Ngpan People's Progressive Party 519 Kisito Teilemb Union of Moderate Parties 512 Tony Ata Independent 504 Armand B. B. Akone Independent 464 Neil Stevens Netaf Independent 463 Maurice Michel Green Confederation 455 Alick Massing Melanesian Progressive Party 418 Maxwell Maltok Melanesian Progressive Party 376 Jack Zedak Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 314 Gordon N. A. Regenvanu Vanuatu National Party 308 John T. Bongfur Independent 307 Esrom Curcurfaharo National United Party 286 Pierre Chanel Worwor Independent 279 Tom Andrew Natnaur Iauko Group 279 Natir Clayton Neimkon People's Services Party 277 John K. N. Nelpard Reunification Movement for Change 263 Jean Luc Muluane Reunification Movement for Change 213 Paolo Lawak Maki Totsan 204 Wesly Hary Laby Friend Melanesian Party 202 Patrick Tevanu Vanuatu Presidential Party 184 Johnny Solomon Vanuatu Presidential Party 182 Anata Lingtamat Vanua'aku Party 177 Marc Ureleles Union of Moderate Parties 150 Kaloa James Vanuatu Democratic Party 142 Allan Dungun Vanu Independent 119 Clovis Malerenvanu Independent 111 Paul Willie Ruben Independent 108 Kensy Yosef Independent 105 Donald Sanhabat Independent 101 Meleoune Gounael Vanuatu Republican Party 91 Lenneth Enbue Union Liberation Front 84 Jerry Esrom Independent 59 Kenny Atis Vanuatu Presidential Party 48 Sosolito Serake Independent 36 Eta Rory Vanuatu Labour Party 30 Vitel Vanusoksok Vanuatu Democratic Party 30 Billyson Nimbwen Vanuatu Presidential Party 17 Martin Koubak Independent 10 Martial Koubak Union of Moderate Parties 4 122 20132 Malo–Aore Havo Molisale Nagriamel 815 Bani Livo Union of Moderate Parties 797 Rosemary Antas Vanua'aku Party 277 William Vira Lenox Independent 273 David Avok Taviando People's Progressive Party 231 35 3683 Paama Jonas James fr Natatok 348 Johnny Vanosive Land and Justice Party 182 David Harry Avock People's Progressive Party 91 Issac Fred Vanosive Vanua'aku Party 80 Aison Robson Afis Union of Moderate Parties 64 Tom Mail Bethuel People's Services Party 26 Peter Souvai Charley Green Confederation 2 Isaiah Vano Holou Melanesian Progressive Party 0 28 932 Pentecost Ham Lini National United Party 1134 Charlot Salwai Reunification Movement for Change 901 David Tosul People's Progressive Party 688 Tony Nari fr Iauko Group 609 Silas B. Bule Melve National United Party 600 Steven Sau Union of Moderate Parties 593 Reginals Saonbilas Bebe Vanua'aku Party 561 Chani Francois Tabisalsal Vanua'aku Party 496 Barnabas A. Tabirupmwel Vanuatu Presidential Party 380 Bruce Asal Reunification Movement for Change 360 Salathiel Taribas Reunification Movement for Change 298 Samson Buleuru Independent Movement 252 Ezekiel Bule National United Party 243 Saka Bule Saltugro Independent 225 Ronald Bulewak Molbah Union of Moderate Parties 221 Edouard Muelsul Union of Moderate Parties 188 Joseph Tariodo Green Confederation 116 Athanas D. Rentamit Independent 107 Noel Mala Tamata People's Progressive Party 90 Gabriel Rahupane Wareat Vanuatu Presidential Party 60 Brian Bule Melanesian Progressive Party 48 Luc Siba Vanuatu Presidential Party 46 Edouard Bororoa Vanuatu Republican Party 43 Lazare Asal Natatok 23 132 11634 Port Vila Ralph Regenvanu Land and Justice Party 2286 Edward Natapei Vanua'aku Party 1389 Antoine Wright Union of Moderate Parties 1036 Moana Carcasses Kalosil Green Confederation 1020 Willie Jimmy Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 927 Patrick Crowby Union of Moderate Parties 917 Charles Vatu Land and Justice Party 757 Jean Luc Nono Cassart Independent 644 Ishmael Kalsakau Vanua'aku Party 638 Charlot Rory Reunification Movement for Change 464 Noel Nono Lango National United Party 456 Johnson Iawan National Community Association 421 Alick George Noel Vanuatu Republican Party 403 Ephraim Kalsakau Independent 397 Samson Kilman People's Progressive Party 354 Louis Kalnpel Vanuatu Presidential Party 353 Hannington Alatoa People's Action Party 350 Sam Dan Avock Vanua'aku Party 346 Paul Avock Hungai Independent 325 Morris David Timataso Vanuatu National Party 314 Johnston Kalman John Tau Independent 313 Barak Sopé Melanesian Progressive Party 311 Jimmy Moli James Independent 309 Yan Taho Dapang Amos People's Progressive Party 297 Semy Bangalulu Iauko Group 290 Maximo Henry People's Progressive Party 287 Marco Herrominly Vanuatu Democratic Party 269 Chitty Loulou Natatok 266 Malachi Sako Independent 199 Willy Posen Independent 189 Hezekiah Loloi Independent 162 Jeff Joel Patunvanu Nagriamel 151 Caleb James Family First Vanuatu Party 144 Jeremy Noar Independent 96 Jenny Ligo Viregagaru Independent 96 Letty Paltie William Kaltonga Vanuatu Labour Party 89 Allan Newman Independent 88 Hilda Lini Universal Ethnic System 87 Johnny Joseph A. Arnhambat Vanuatu Democratic & Liberal Party 55 Williamson Obed Naros Vanuatu Reform Democratic Party 46 Godwin Bill Ligo Independent 40 Donald Massing K. Satungia Independent 40 Wendy Himford Kristian Democratic Party 39 Micky Joe Mike Macki Vanuatu Freedom Party 27 Daniel Molisa R. Mondei Vanuatu Democratic and Liberal Party for Change 20 Hendon M. T. Kalsakau Vanuatu Reform Democratic Party 17 George Bumseng Independent 11 Maryanne Bani Independent 5 Moy Huu Dinh Xuan Independent 4 175 34998 Santo Samson Samsen Nagriamel 1259 Marcellino Pipite Vanuatu Republican Party 1238 Serge Vohor Union of Moderate Parties 1101 John Lum Nagriamel 886 Arnold Prasad fr Green Confederation 770 Alfred Maoh Land and Justice Party 715 Hosea Nevu Iauko Group 672 Jean Kalomoule Ravou-Akii Vanuatu Progressive Republican Party 671 Lorin Solomon Union of Moderate Parties 661 Maliu Arsen Union of Moderate Parties 626 Vatout Maliu Maliare Nagriamel 624 Sela Molisa Vanua'aku Party 588 Taerono Peta Voyasusu Friend Melanesian Party 527 Emil Meley Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 504 Joel Paul Reunification Movement for Change 450 Roger Key Vanua'aku Party 432 Tavue Langi Langi Union of Moderate Parties 405 Morris Sengo National United Party 355 Banabass Visi Independent 353 Lui Patu Navoko Friend Melanesian Party 340 Philip Peyetanis P. Andikar Reunification Movement for Change 320 Jiro Atevari Bani Nagriamel 308 Rogen Molafea Morris Vanuatu Reform Democratic Party 306 Lili Alfred Vemarana 15 Islands Culture 295 Ishmael William People's Progressive Party 216 Didier Joel Tuvuiae People's Progressive Party 213 Leon Aesoso Vanuatu Democratic Party 200 Jack Andfalo Vanuatu Presidential Party 195 Marc Imbert Reunification Movement for Change 189 Yankee Stevens Vemarana 15 Islands Culture 172 David Varucil Paialoloso Melanesian Progressive Party 53 Purity Tavue Kristian Democratic Party 50 Simion Kele Vanuatu National Party 26 172 24433 Shepherds Toara Daniel fr Green Confederation 265 Baptiste Maribu Firiam Vanua'aku Party 153 John Mark Ruben Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 101 Moses Stevens Jenery Vanuatu Presidential Party 92 William Pakoa Independent 67 Robert Barrack Samue People's Progressive Party 54 Atesh Kalo Vanuatu National Party 46 Willie Watson Independent 36 John Tarinuamata Luen National United Party 15 Georgy Carlo Iauko Group 10 Marion Luen Melanesian Progressive Party 3 6 1058 Southern Islands Tesei John Nawai Vanua'aku Party 523 Tom Kor Netvunei Union of Moderate Parties 501 Joe Iautu Ture Independent 347 Philip Chairlie Norwo Iauko Group 323 Joel Nasveria Simo Land and Justice Party 207 Thomas John Nendu Green Confederation 92 Jennifer Manua National United Party 87 Joe Saul Vanuatu Reform Democratic Party 54 Simon Umah Lovo Vanuatu Presidential Party 20 23 2662 Tanna Silas Ratan Rouard Union of Moderate Parties 1067 Harry Iauko Iauko Group 1054 Richard Ruan Namel Independent 922 Thomas Laken Independent 890 Bob Loughman Vanua'aku Party 791 Moking Stephen Iatika National United Party 788 Joe Natuman Vanua'aku Party 764 Jacques Nauka Meriago Union of Moderate Parties 736 Sabi Natonga National Community Association 698 Moses Kahu Vanua'aku Party 652 Michael Kapalu Union of Moderate Parties 636 Willie Lop People's Progressive Party 601 Lui Etap Namark Independent 530 Tom L. Yaris Yawah Vanuatu Republican Party 512 Jeffery Maniper Independent 500 Andrew N. Kausiama Vanua'aku Party 485 Remi Iamtiu Kalih Reunification Movement for Change 477 Harris N aunun Green Confederation 457 Judah Takai Isaac Vanuatu Democratic Party 453 Robin Tom Kapapa Movement Blong ol Chief 450 Robert J. T. Namatak People's Progressive Party 420 Iamnock Iakar TIavis Independent 413 Albert Willie Karlosaruru Independent 407 Keasipai Luata Song Tanna United Front 387 Kelson Rappai Hosea Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 365 Jimmy Lailai Kasse Union of Moderate Parties 333 Joseph Iokaim Vanua'aku Party 295 Tom Iapasey Kuahi Reunification Movement for Change 262 Sailas Andrew Independent 159 Tom Kahie Vanuatu Presidential Party 112 Kanam Wilson Naplau Independent 87 Raymond Nase Natatok 71 Manu Iaiofao T. Iautuan Independent 58 Peter Jeremiah Niamak Vanuatu Reform Democratic Party 8 190 25381 Tongoa John Amos (politician) fr John Amos (homme politique) John Amos People's Progressive Party 364 Eric Pakoa National United Party 335 Willie Reuben Abel Melanesian Progressive Party 323 David Peter Johnatan Vanuatu Liberal Democratic Party 86 Willie Roy Harry Union of Moderate Parties 82 Nicole Kaloran Jimmy Green Confederation 71 Jack Nelson Rarua Independent 37 John Robert T. Alick Vanuatu Republican Party 11 Peter T. Morris Vanua'aku Party 7 5 1967 Subsequent by-elections 2013 Tanna by-election, following the death of Harry Iauko, Iauko Group MP for Tanna. By-election won by his son Pascal Iauko (Iauko Group) 2015 Port-Vila by-election, following the death of Edward Natapei, Vanua'aku Pati MP for Port-Vila. The by-election was won by Kenneth Natapei for the Vanua'aku Pati. See also List of members of the Parliament of Vanuatu (2012–2016) References Category:Elections in Vanuatu Vanuatu General Vanuatu