2007 Papua New Guinean general election

none December 2022 Papua New Guinea 2002 30 June–14 July 2007 2012 yes National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) Michael Somare 27 19 People's Action Party (Papua New Guinea) Gabriel Kapris 7 5 Papua New Guinea Party Mekere Morauta 7 new Pangu Pati Chris Haiveta 5 6 People's Democratic Movement Paias Wingti 5 13 United Resources Party Sam Akoitai 5 new New Generation Party (Papua New Guinea) Bart Philemon 4 new People's National Congress (Papua New Guinea) 4 2 People's Progress Party Byron Chan 4 8 Rural Development Party Moses Maladina 4 new National Party (Papua New Guinea) 3 3 People's Labour Party (Papua New Guinea) Ekis Ropenu 3 4 PNG Country Party Jamie Maxtone-Graham 2 new United Party (Papua New Guinea) Bire Kimisopa 2 3 Melanesian Liberal Party Allan Marat 2 new People's Party (Papua New Guinea) Peter Ipatas 2 new People's First Party (Papua New Guinea) Luther Wenge 1 2 Melanesian Alliance Party Carol Kidu 1 3 Independents – 21 17 Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Michael Somare National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) Michael Somare National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) General elections were held in Papua New Guinea from 30 June 2007 to 14 July 2007.Voting in PNG elections draws to close, ABC Radio Australia, 14 July 2007. For the first time, the election did not use first past the post (which has in the past resulted in a very volatile political system, with the election of a candidate being largely a matter of chance due to the large number of candidates), but rather Limited Preferential Voting, in which voters number their three most preferred candidates.Limited Preferential Voting PNG Police reported three deaths caused by election-related violence during the election period, a large decrease in the 100 deaths which occurred during the 2002 elections. 11,000 police officers and soldiers were deployed throughout the country to police the elections and keep the peace.Voting ends in Papua New Guinea election https://web.archive.org/web/20070930204143/http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=161006&version=1&template_id=39&parent_id=21 2007-09-30 , Gulf Times, 15 July 2007. Originally scheduled to end on 10 July, it was decided that the elections would be extended by five days due to delays in transporting ballot boxes caused by bad weather.Cooney, Campbell: https://archive.today/20120723121106/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/09/1973046.htm PNG polling extended, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 9 July 2007. Results ABC Radio Australia reported that nearly four million votes were cast out of Papua New Guinea's population of about six million. Early results on 15 July indicated that incumbent Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare's National Alliance Party was picking up more seats than other parties of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea's 109 seats.Somare holds early lead in PNG poll https://web.archive.org/web/20070930022340/http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=400231 2007-09-30 , The West Australian, 15 July 2007. Final results were largely completed by 6 August, the deadline for the return of writs. Counting in two seats was extended for a few days due to legal challenges halting the counting process. The previous deadline was 30 July,PNG Electoral Commission electoral timetable, retrieved on 30 July 2007. but this was extended due to delays caused by bad weather and disruption of counting by some candidates and scrutineers.[Post Courier Online] http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/news01.htm 25 to NA 2007-07-30 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070927064746/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/news01.htm 2007-09-27 In addition to the seats won by the National Alliance Party directly, thirteen independents joined the party after the election. Together with its coalition partners (which include the People's Action Party, the United Resources Party, the Pangu Pati, the National Party, the Melanesian Liberal Party and the Melanesian Alliance Party) the National Alliance Party had the support of a substantial majority of the newly elected Members of Parliament.People's Daily Online - PNG PM's party to form new government following election A hundred women stood as candidates. Only one, Dame Carol Kidu, was elected, for the Port Moresby South constituency."Women call for change in perception" https://web.archive.org/web/20110317090734/http://www.dailypost.vu/index.php?news=3657&VivvoSessionId=fd3574e498c00850b593 2011-03-17 , Lora Lini, Vanuatu Daily Post, February 4, 2009"Cover Story/ A FIGHTER WITH A DIFFERENCE: Dame Carol Kidu: Our 2007 Person of the Year" https://web.archive.org/web/20071211204653/http://www.islandsbusiness.com/islands_business/index_dynamic/containerNameToReplace%3DMiddleMiddle/focusModuleID%3D17750/overideSkinName%3DissueArticle-full.tpl 2007-12-11 , Islands Business National Alliance Party 27 People's Action Party 7 Papua New Guinea Party 7 Pangu Pati 5 People's Democratic Movement 5 United Resources Party 5 New Generation Party 4 People's National Congress 4 People's Progress Party 4 Rural Development Party 4 National Party 3 People's Labour Party 3 PNG Country Party 2 United Party 2 Melanesian Liberal Party 2 People's Party 2 People's First Party 1 Melanesian Alliance Party 1 Independents 21 IPU By province Central Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Central Provincial Alphonse Moroi (Independent) Alphonse Moroi (RDP)Post Courier Online 2007-08-08 http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070808/news05.htm Parkop calls for peace 2007-08-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927065052/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070808/news05.htm 2007-09-27 dead Abau Open Puka Temu (NA) Puka Temu (NA) Goilala Open Fabian Inne (PLP) Mathew Poia (NA) Kairuku-Hiri Open Moi Avei (MA) Paru Aihi (PNGP)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/073007/nation4.htm 95 candidates declared 2007-07-30 April 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Rigo Open Anderson Vele (Independent) Ano Pala (NA)Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/news11.htm Pala returns to Parlt 2007-07-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927065101/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/news11.htm 2007-09-27 dead Eastern Highlands Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Eastern Highlands Provincial Malcolm 'Kela' Smith (Independent) Malcolm 'Kela' Smith (Independent) Daulo Open Ben Kiagi (UP) Kondo Patrick (PLP) Goroka Open Bire Kimisopa (UP) Thompson Harokaqveh (PANGU) Henganofi Open Tota Bun (CDP) Ferao Orimyo (PNGP) Kainantu Open Yuntuvi Bao (PAP) Sai Beseo (PP) Lufa Open Yawa Silupa (NA) Yawa Silupa (NA) Obura-Wonenara Open John Koigiri (PNC) John Boito (PDM) Okapa Open Tom Amukele (NA) Bonny Oveyara (PPP) Unggai-Bena Open Benny Allan (URP) Benny Allan (URP) East New Britain Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) East New Britain Provincial Leo Dion (NA) Leo Dion (NA)Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070718/news07.htm Governor Dion retains seat in landslide victory 2007-07-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927064951/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070718/news07.htm 2007-09-27 dead Gazelle Open Sinai Brown (NA) Malakai Tabar (MLP) Kokopo Open Rabbie Namaliu (PANGU) Patrick Tammur (Independent)Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070718/news01.htm Namaliu out! 2007-07-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927064852/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070718/news01.htm 2007-09-27 dead Pomio Open Paul Tiensten (PPP) Paul Tiensten (NA)Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070719/news09.htm Tiensten retains Pomio Open seat after close tussle 2007-07-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927064732/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070719/news09.htm 2007-09-27 dead Rabaul Open Allan Marat (PPP) Allan Marat (MLP)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/071807/nation3.htm Marat retains seat 2007-07-18 https://archive.today/20070625060806/http://www.thenational.com.pg/071807/nation3.htm 2007-06-25 dead East Sepik Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) East Sepik Provincial Michael Somare (NA) Michael Somare (NA)ABC News http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/27/1990109.htm https://archive.today/20120719025251/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/27/1990109.htm dead July 19, 2012 Somare returned to PNG Parliament 2007-07-28 Ambunti-Dreikikir Open Tony Aimo (PAP) Tony Aimo (PAP) The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/072607/nation24.htm MPs declared so far 2007-07-26July 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Angoram Open Arthur Somare (NA) Arthur Somare (NA) Maprik Open Gabriel Kapris (PAP) Gabriel Kapris (PAP) Wewak Open Kimson Kare (PNC) Jim Simatab (Independent) Wosera-Gaui Open Gallus Yumbui (PMC) (suspended from office) Radio New Zealand International http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=20961 Papua New Guinean MP suspended in car fraud probe 2007-07-18 Ronald Asik (PAP)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/072707/nation5.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20071219204808/http://www.thenational.com.pg/072707/nation5.htm dead 2007-12-19 59 newly-elected leaders declared 2007-07-27 Yangoru-Saussia Open Peter Waranaka (NA) Peter Waranaka (NA) Enga Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Enga Provincial Peter Ipatas (PP) Peter Ipatas (PP) Kandep Open Don Polye (NA) Don Polye (NA) Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070717/news01.htm Polye romps in 2007-07-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927064807/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070717/news01.htm 2007-09-27 dead Kompiam-Ambum Open Dickson Maki (PP) John Pundari (NAP) Lagaip-Porgera Open Kappa Yarka (PP) Philip Kikala (NA) Wabag Open Sam Abal (NA) Sam Abal (NA)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/071907/nation1.htm NA surges ahead 2007-07-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20071219205101/http://www.thenational.com.pg/071907/nation1.htm 2007-12-19 dead Wapenamanda Open Miki Kaeok (NA) Miki Kaeok (NA) Gulf Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Gulf Provincial Chris Haiveta (Independent) Havila Kavo (PNC)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/080107/nation2.htm Haiveta toppled in Gulf 2007-08-01 https://archive.today/20070625060806/http://www.thenational.com.pg/080107/nation2.htm 2007-06-25 dead Kerema Open Ekis Ropenu (PLP) Pitom Bombom (Independent) Kikori Open Mark Maipakai (NA) Mark Maipakai (NA)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/073107/nation4.htm NA and partners pitch camp to talk governance 2007-07-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20071219205118/http://www.thenational.com.pg/073107/nation4.htm 2007-12-19 dead Madang Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Madang Provincial Peter Barter (NA) (retired) Radio New Zealand International http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=23770 Sir Peter Barter to retire from politics 2007-07-18 Arnold Amet (NA)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/080307/nation2.htm Amet declared despite court order 2007-08-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20071219205013/http://www.thenational.com.pg/080307/nation2.htm 2007-12-19 dead Bogia Open John Hickey (NA) John Hickey (NA) Madang Open Alois Kingsley (Independent) (contested Madang Provincial seat in 2007 election) Buka Malai (Independent) Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/news05.htm Six independents in NA-led camp 2007-07-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927064905/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/news05.htm 2007-09-27 dead Middle Ramu Open Ben Semri (PAP) Ben Semri (PAP) Rai Coast Open James Yali (Independent) James Yali (Independent)ABC News http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/26/1989469.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20071128073925/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/26/1989469.htm dead November 28, 2007 Jailed politician re-elected to PNG Parliament 2007-07-26 (election nullified on 13 August 2007 — see James Yali affair) 10–16 November 2007 by-election: Niuro Toko Sapia (elected as independent, then joined NA) Sumkar Open Mathew Gubag (Independent) Ken Fairweather (Independent) Usino-Bundi Open Peter Yama (PLP) (contested Madang Provincial seat in 2007 election) Samson Kuli (PP)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/072407/nation12.htm 31 members declared 2007-07-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20071219204952/http://www.thenational.com.pg/072407/nation12.htm 2007-12-19 dead Manus Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Manus Provincial Jacob Jumogot (PDM) Michael Sapau (RDP)http://www.pngec.gov.pg/resultsNat2007/SummaryResults.htm PNG Electoral Commission - 2007 Results Summary 2007-07-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20070823133021/http://www.pngec.gov.pg/resultsNat2007/SummaryResults.htm 2007-08-23 dead Manus Open Charlie Benjamin (APP) (dismissed from office) Islands Business http://www.islandsbusiness.com/news/index_dynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=9356/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl Manus declared election seats winner 2007-07-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110713063625/http://www.islandsbusiness.com/news/index_dynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=9356/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl 2011-07-13 Job Pomat (PNC) Milne Bay Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Milne Bay Provincial Tim Neville (Independent) John Luke Crittin (Independent) Alotau Open Isaac Taitibe (Independent) Charles Abel (Independent) Esa'ala Open Moses Maladina (RDP) Moses Maladina (RDP) Kiriwina-Goodenough Open Brian Pulayasi (PNC) Jack Cameron (PDM) Samarai-Murua Open Gordon Wesley (Independent) Gordon Wesley (Independent) Morobe Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Morobe Provincial Luther Wenge (PFP) Luther Wenge (PFP)Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/news04.htm Sir Bob graceful in defeat 2007-07-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927065110/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/news04.htm 2007-09-27 dead Bulolo Open John Muingnepe (PDM) Sam Basil (PPP) Finschhafen Open Guao Zurenouc (Independent) Theo Zurenouc (elected as Independent then joined PPPThe National 2006-09-03 http://www.thenational.com.pg/090307/nation9.htm Sir Mek forms shadow govt; Bart is deputy 2007-09-03 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081122024042/http://www.thenational.com.pg/090307/nation9.htm 2008-11-22 ) Huon Gulf Open Sasa Zibe (NA) Sasa Zibe (NA) Kabwum Open Bob Dadae (UP) Bob Dadae (UP) Lae Open Bart Philemon (NA) Bart Philemon (NGP)Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070720/news05.htm Candidates to challenge Lae win 2007-07-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927065119/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070720/news05.htm 2007-09-27 dead Markham Open Andrew Baing (PPP) (dismissed from office) The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/020207/nation19.htm Nali defends move to Government 2007-07-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20071219205029/http://www.thenational.com.pg/020207/nation19.htm 2007-12-19 dead Koni Iguan (PLP) Menyamya Open Teta Geoka (NA) Benjamin Philip (RDP) Nawae Open Wesley Zurenuc (NA) Timothy Bonga (Independent) Tewai-Siassi Open Mao Zeming (PDM) Vincent Michaels (Independent) National Capital District Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) National Capital District Provincial Wari Vele (NA) Powes Parkop (Independent) Moresby North-East Open Casper Wollom (NA) Andrew Mald (Independent) Moresby North-West Open Mekere Morauta (PNGP) Mekere Morauta (PNGP)ABC News http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/20/1984291.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20070921084450/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/20/1984291.htm dead September 21, 2007 PNG ex-PM set to challenge for top job 2007-07-21 Moresby South Open Carol Kidu (MA) Carol Kidu (MA)ABC News http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/23/1986075.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20110218175818/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/23/1986075.htm dead February 18, 2011 PNG's female MP holds onto seat 2007-07-23 New Ireland Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) New Ireland Provincial Ian Ling-Stuckey (PANGU) Julius Chan (PPP)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/072507/nation10.htm 41 MPs declared 2007-07-25 dead https://archive.today/20070625060806/http://www.thenational.com.pg/072507/nation10.htm 2007-06-25Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070725/news09.htm Sir Julius Chan makes comeback in NIP 2007-07-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927064858/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070725/news09.htm 2007-09-27 dead Kavieng Open Martin Aini (PANGU) Martin Aini (PANGU) Namatanai Open Byron Chan (PPP) Byron Chan (PPP) North Solomons (Bougainville) Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Bougainville Provincial Leo Hanette (NA) Fidelis Semoso (Independent) Central Bougainville Open Samuel Akoitai (URP) Jimmy Miringtoro (PDM)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/072407/nation5.htm Akoitai ousted 2007-07-24July 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes North Bougainville Open James Togel (NA) Michael Ogio (PDM) South Bougainville Open Michael Laimo (NA) Michael Laimo (NA)Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070724/news01.htm NA ahead on 8 2007-07-24 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070927064828/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070724/news01.htm 2007-09-27 Oro (Northern) Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Northern Provincial Bani Hoivo (PLP) Suckling Tamanabae (UP) Ijivitari Open Cecilking Doruba (PANGU) David Arore (Independent) Sohe Open Peter Oresi (PNC) (contested Northern Provincial seat in 2007 election) Anthony Nene (PNC) Simbu (Chimbu) Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Simbu Provincial Peter Launa (URP) John Garia (PNGP)Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070802/news07.htm Small parties fared well in elections 2007-08-02 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070927065129/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070802/news07.htm 2007-09-27 Chuave Open Jim Nomane (PCP) Jim Nomane (PCP)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/072707/nation16.htm https://archive.today/20070625060806/http://www.thenational.com.pg/072707/nation16.htm dead 2007-06-25 Nomane declared Chuave Open MP 2007-07-27 Gumine Open Nick Kuman (PNC) Lucas Dekena (NA) Karimui-Nomane Open Posi Menai (PAP) Posi Menai (PAP) Kerowagi Open Alphonse Willie (NA) Guma Wau (URP) Kundiawa Open Mathew Siune (PNGP) Joe Mek Teine (PNGNP) Sinasina-Yonggamugl Open Jeffrey Nape (NA) Jeffrey Nape (NA) Southern Highlands Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Southern Highlands Provincial Nipa Yawari (PCP) Anderson Agiru (URP) Post Courier Online 2007-08-06 http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070806/news05.htm Court stops WHP counting 2007-08-06 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070927064814/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070806/news05.htm 2007-09-27 Ialibu-Pangia Open Peter O'Neill (PNC) Peter O'Neill (PNC) Imbonggu Open Timothy Tala (NA) Francis Awesa (PNGP) Kagua-Erave Open David Basua (NA) James Lagea (elected as PNGCP then joined NA)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/080607/nation1.htm MoA to govern 2007-08-06 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071006112329/http://www.thenational.com.pg/080607/nation1.htm 2007-10-06 Komo-Margarima Open Balus Libe (PLP) Francis Potape (NGP)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/073107/nation27.htm Mulungu is new MP for Margarima 2007-07-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20081015160336/http://www.thenational.com.pg/073107/nation27.htm 2008-10-15 dead Koroba-Lake Kopiago Open John Kekeno (PAP) John Kekeno (PAP) Mendi Open Michael Nali (PPP) (contested Southern Highlands Provincial seat in 2007 election) Isaac Joseph (NGP) Nipa-Kutubu Open Robert Kopaol (Independent) Philemon Embel (PANGU) Tari Open Tom Tomiape (RDP) James Marape (NA) Sandaun (West Sepik) Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) West Sepik Provincial Carlos Yuni (Independent) Simon Solo (NA) Aitape-Lumi Open Patrick Pruaitch (NA) Patrick Pruaitch (NA)Radio New Zealand International http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=33842 PNG's National Alliance now has seven seats, expects another 13 2007-07-23 Nuku Open Andrew Kumbakor (PANGU) Andrew Kumbakor (PANGU)Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070719/news04.htm Kumbakor returns 2007-07-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927065000/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070719/news04.htm 2007-09-27 dead Telefomin Open Atimeng Buhupe (NA) Peter Iwei (PDM) Vanimo-Green River Open Philip Inou (PAP) Belden Namah (NA) Western Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Western Provincial Bob Danaya (PNGLP) Bob Danaya (PNGLP) Middle Fly Open Roy Biyama (URP) Roy Biyama (URP) North Fly Open Martin Tabi (PNC) Boka Kondra (elected as Independent then joined PNCThe National 2007-08-08 http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2007/August/08-10-p2.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20160303191810/http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2007/August/08-10-p2.htm dead 2016-03-03 Coalition members sign binding agreement 2007-09-09 ) South Fly Open Conrad Haoda (PNC) Sali Subam (NA) Western Highlands Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) Western Highlands Provincial Paias Wingti (PDM) Tom Olga (Independent)The National 2007-08-07 http://www.thenational.com.pg/080707/nation1.htm Wingti ousted 2007-08-07 April 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Angalimp-South Wahgi Open Jamie Maxtone-Graham (PCP) Jamie Maxtone-Graham (PCP)Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070731/news09.htm Two more declared in WHP 2007-07-31 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070927064821/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070731/news09.htm 2007-09-27 Baiyer-Mul Open Kuri Kingal (PDM) Sani Rambi (NA) Dei Open Melchior Pep (RDP) Puri Ruing (PNGP) Hagen Open William Duma (URP) William Duma (URP) Jimi Open Francis Kunai (PNP) Waka Goi (PNGP)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/073107/nation12.htm NA's Rambi deposes PDM man Kingal 2007-07-31 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081006165151/http://www.thenational.com.pg/073107/nation12.htm 2008-10-06 North Wahgi Open Michael Mas Kal (PNP) Benjamin Mul (PNGP)Post Courier Online http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/news09.htm Mum raped, homes burnt 2007-07-30 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070927065207/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/news09.htm 2007-09-27 Tambul-Nebilyer Open Mark Anis (PDM) Benjamin Poponawa (elected as Independent then joined NA)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/080207/nation23.htm Poponawa unseats Anis, will join NA 2007-08-02 https://archive.today/20070625060806/http://www.thenational.com.pg/080207/nation23.htm 2007-06-25 dead West New Britain Province Electorate Previous member (party) 2007 winner (party) West New Britain Provincial Clement Nakmai (PHP) Peter Humphreys (NA) Kandrian-Gloucester Open David Sui (PNC) Tony Puana (NGP)The National http://www.thenational.com.pg/072407/nation4.htm All three WNB MPs lose seats to rival candidates 2007-07-24 https://archive.today/20070625060806/http://www.thenational.com.pg/072407/nation4.htm 2007-06-25 dead Talasea Open John Vulupundi (Independent) Francis Marus (PANGU) Aftermath On Monday 13 August 2007, the first sitting of Parliament after the election took place. Jeffrey Nape was re-elected as Speaker of the House, and Sir Michael Somare was once again elected to be the country's Prime Minister, winning 86 votes in the 109-seat Parliament.Radio New Zealand International 2007-08-13 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=34357 Somare elected PNG PM for second consecutive 5-year term 2007-08-13 [ABC News] 2007-08-13 http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/08/13/2003554.htm https://archive.today/20120719122244/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/08/13/2003554.htm dead July 19, 2012 PNG's Somare re-elected as PM 2007-08-13 James Yali affair In January 2006, James Yali, governor of Madang Province and Member of Parliament for Rai Coast Open electorate, was convicted of raping his sister-in-law and sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment. In May 2007 he allegedly suffered a stroke and was transferred from Beon jail to hospital and placed under guard. A group of supporters and relatives then reportedly retrieved him from hospital by force and escorted him to the office of the Electoral Commission, where he completed an application to stand as an independent candidate for his previously held seat of Rai Coast Open. Despite a recent constitutional amendment that disallows anyone convicted of an indictable offence from running for office, the Electoral Commission accepted his candidacy on the basis that his legal appeal was still underway. This decision later attracted considerable criticism.[The National] 2007-08-06 http://www.thenational.com.pg/080607/nation13.htm Supreme Court urged to speed up Yali case 2007-08-26 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071006112042/http://www.thenational.com.pg/080607/nation13.htm 2007-10-06 [Post Courier Online] 2007-07-30 http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/view01.htm Yali's election a mockery of law 2007-08-26 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070927065007/http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20070730/view01.htm 2007-09-27 He remained in hospital until 7 July, conducting his campaign from his hospital bed. In the 2007 general election, Yali won the Rai Coast Open seat from a field of 28 candidates.[ABC News] http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/26/1989469.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20071128073925/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/26/1989469.htm dead November 28, 2007 Jailed politician re-elected to PNG Parliament 2007-07-26 His level of support, despite being imprisoned, was widely attributed to fear of his reputation for sorcery.The Sydney Morning Herald 2007-07-11 http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Black-magic-helps-jailed-PNG-MP-in-poll/2007/07/11/1183833556747.html Black magic helps jailed PNG MP in poll 2007-08-26 Radio Australia 2007-07-26 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/pacbeat/stories/s1989279.htm/2007/07/11/1183833556747.html https://archive.today/20121231104821/http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/pacbeat/stories/s1989279.htm/2007/07/11/1183833556747.html dead 2012-12-31 Convicted rapist wins parliamentary seat 2007-08-26 On 10 August, the Supreme Court quashed Yali's appeal, nullifying his election.The Age 2007-08-12 http://www.theage.com.au/news/World/Convicted-MP-rapist-has-appeal-quashed/2007/08/12/1186857337345.html Convicted MP rapist has appeal quashed 2007-08-26 [The National] 2007-08-13 http://www.thenational.com.pg/081307/nation2.htm Supreme Court throws out Yali appeal 2007-08-26 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080705134926/http://www.thenational.com.pg/081307/nation2.htm 2008-07-05 The Electoral Commission said that a by-election for Rai Coast Open would be held within three months.[Pacific Magazine] 2007-08-17 http://www.pacificmagazine.net/news/2007/08/17/by-election-called-for-seat-won-by-convicted-rapist By-Election Called For Seat Won By Convicted Rapist 2007-08-26 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071211001108/http://www.pacificmagazine.net/news/2007/08/17/by-election-called-for-seat-won-by-convicted-rapist 2007-12-11 The court was widely criticised for having deliberated on the case for a year, given that a by-election would have been avoided had the court come to a decision before the election.[The National] 2007-08-17 http://www.thenational.com.pg/081707/nation1.htm Amet slams judges 2007-08-26 January 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes The by-election was held from 10–16 November 2007.[The National] 2007-10-05 http://www.thenational.com.pg/100507/nation9.htm Rai Coast Open by-election set for Nov: Trawen 2007-10-11 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080907195944/http://www.thenational.com.pg/100507/nation9.htm 2008-09-07 His brother, John Tuna Yali, contested the election and stated that he was confident he would win.Nation | The National Newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20071217064455/http://www.thenational.com.pg/111307/Nation%2025.htm 2007-12-17 A total of 21 candidates contested the by-election.Nation | The National Newspaper https://archive.today/20070625060547/http://www.thenational.com.pg/102407/Nation%2022.htm 2007-06-25 The election may have been delayed in some areas for a few days due to weather problems, but by 20 November 2007 voting had been completed in most areas. For the first time, the ballots were counted electronically; writs were returned on 7 December 2007.Nation | The National Newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20071124032439/http://www.thenational.com.pg/112007/Nation%2027.htm 2007-11-24 The by-election was won by Kiap Niuro Toko Sapia with 6,961 votes, while Henry Baiyema was runner-up with 4,503 votes. Sapia contested the election as an independent after having contested the general election as a PNG Country Party candidate; he announced he would join the National Alliance Party.Nation | The National NewspaperMarch 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes References Category:Elections in Papua New Guinea Papua Parliamentary election Category:National Parliament of Papua New Guinea Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results Papua Papua