2014 Solomon Islands general election

None January 2025 January 2025 Solomon Islands 19 November 2014 2010 2019 All 50 seats in the National Parliament 26 89.93% ( 36.86pp) United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) Thomas Ko Chan 10.72 5 New Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) Steve Abana 7.78 7 New Kadere Party Alfred Legua 4.67 1 New People First Party (Solomon Islands) Jimmie Rodgers 4.51 1 New People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) Nathaniel Waena 4.44 3 0 Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement Gordon Darcy Lilo 3.90 1 4 Independents – 56.27 32 20 Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement Manasseh Sogavare Independent politician General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 19 November 2014 to determine the composition of the 10th Parliament. The election was held following the passage of the Political Parties Integrity Bill, which sought to discourage party-switching. A biometric voter registration system was introduced before the election, which removed a large number of double enrolments and deceased voters from the electoral roll. Six of the twelve parties that contested the election won seats. The Democratic Alliance emerged as the largest, winning seven. Independents, who comprised the majority of candidates, won 32 of the 50 seats in the National Parliament. Only one woman was elected. Voter turnout was a record 89%. In an upset, Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo lost his seat of Gizo/Kolombangara to his nephew Jimson Tanagada. Following the election, two blocs emerged to attempt to form a government. The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) comprised the Kadere Party, the United Democratic Party (UDP) and numerous independents. The DCC nominated Manasseh Sogavare, who had previously served as prime minister two times, as its candidate for prime minister. The Solomon Islands People's Democratic Coalition (SIPDC) was made up of the Democratic Alliance, the People's Alliance, the People First Party and the Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA). Jeremiah Manele, a first-term member of parliament, was the SIPDC's prime ministerial nominee. In a parliamentary vote on 9 December, Sogavare defeated Manele. Background 2010 general election The 2010 general election resulted in no party winning a majority of seats. Independent candidates won the most seats,Steeves 2011 348 while the Solomon Islands Democratic Party (SIDP) emerged as the largest party.Lobbying Increases, Outcome Unpredictable https://www.solomontimes.com/news/lobbying-increases-outcome-unpredictable/5464 13 December 2024 Solomon Times 18 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20240227164807/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/lobbying-increases-outcome-unpredictable/5464 27 February 2024 live A record 508 candidates ran in the election, the overwhelming majority of whom were independents. None of the 22 female contestants were successful.Steeves 2011 348 Following the election, negotiations to form a government commenced. Two blocs announced nominees for prime minister, with SIDP Leader Steve Abana facing veteran politician and former Deputy Prime Minister Danny Philip.Steeves 2011 352 Abana was nominated by a bloc comprising his SIDP, the Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA), and the parties of outgoing Prime Minister Derek Sikua's Coalition for National Unity and Rural Advancement government.Steeves 2011 349 Philip was selected by a camp made up of his Reform Democratic Party,Steeves 2011 351 in addition to a faction of SIPRA, independents and five other parties.Steeves 2011 352 In a parliamentary vote on 25 August, Philip won by a narrow margin of 26 votes, defeating Abana, who received 23, while one vote was invalidated.Danny Philip is Prime Minister https://www.solomontimes.com/news/danny-philip-is-prime-minister/5483 13 December 2024 Solomon Times 25 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20240227080356/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/danny-philip-is-prime-minister/5483 27 February 2024 live Unlike in 2006, no unrest occurred in Honiara after the prime ministerial election.Steeves 2011 354 On 26 August, government MP Steve Laore died suddenly,Funeral Arrangements for Late Laore https://www.solomontimes.com/news/funeral-arrangements-for-late-laore/5490 13 December 2024 Solomon Times 27 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20240523005553/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/funeral-arrangements-for-late-laore/5490 23 May 2024 live leaving Philip's coalition at risk of losing its majority. The opposition attempted to convince government MP and former Prime Minister Snyder Rini to defect following rumours that he planned to leave the government. Philip affirmed that Rini remained in the governing coalition and appointed him as minister of national planning and aid coordination.Steeves 2011 355 Resignation of Danny Philip Amid allegations of corruption and a mismanagement of government funds, Philip resigned as prime minister on 11 November 2011,Prime Minister Danny Philip Resigns https://www.solomontimes.com/news/prime-minister-danny-philip-resigns/6631 13 December 2024 Solomon Times 11 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20230930162346/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/prime-minister-danny-philip-resigns/6631 30 September 2023 live shortly before parliament was scheduled to vote on a no-confidence motion filed by Opposition Leader Derek Sikua. Three ministers had resigned the week before, stating that they had lost confidence in Philip's leadership and accused him of abusing his position. Philip also sacked Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and Public Service Minister Rick Houenipwela the day before his resignation, alleging they were undermining his government.Lilo Defeated in Major Upset https://www.solomontimes.com/news/lilo-defeated-in-major-upset/8324 7 January 2025 Solomon Times 21 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240417001831/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/lilo-defeated-in-major-upset/8324 17 April 2024 livePhilip Confident Despite Challenges https://www.solomontimes.com/news/philip-confident-despite-challenges/6623 13 December 2024 Solomon Times 11 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20240806105159/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/philip-confident-despite-challenges/6623 6 August 2024 live Philip stated that he resigned in response to pressure from the public and not the opposition. Despite his resignation, Philip remained in the governing National Coalition for Rural Advancement.Solomon Islands PM to continue National Coalition for Rural Advancement https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/200954/solomon-islands-pm-to-continue-national-coalition-for-rural-advancement 13 December 2024 Radio New Zealand 18 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20210724122918/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/200954/solomon-islands-pm-to-continue-national-coalition-for-rural-advancement 24 July 2021 live On 17 November, parliament elected Lilo to succeed Philip. Protests subsequently erupted outside parliament, demanding Lilo resign.Lilo Sworn in Amidst Protests https://www.solomontimes.com/news/lilo-sworn-in-amidst-protests/6650 13 December 2024 Solomon Times 17 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20231211051013/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/lilo-sworn-in-amidst-protests/6650 11 December 2023 live While Lilo disavowed his predecessor's alleged corruption, he stated that his government was a continuation of Philip's. Political party reform In 2013, Lilo introduced the Political Parties Integrity Bill, which aimed to strengthen the political party system and prevent "grasshopper behaviour", the frequent party-switching of MPs.Fraenkel 2024 517-518 The bill also sought to encourage MPs to affiliate with a registered political party rather than be independents. The lack of MPs affiliated with a party in previous parliaments was widely viewed as a source of instability.Pendeverana Nanau 2020 37 Parties in Solomon Islands have tended to be small, personality-based and lacking clear ideologies.Wiltshire Batley Ridolfi Rogers 2019 34 As a result, party membership is often fluid, with party-switching, known locally as "grass hopping", a common occurrence.Pendeverana Nanau 2020 34 In October of that year, parliament rejected the prime minister's bill. Parliament approved an amended bill, the Political Parties Integrity Act (PPIA), in June 2014 that removed the restrictions on independents. The opposition alleged that the speaker rushed the bill through parliament.Fraenkel 2024 518 A Political Parties Commission was established to oversee the act's implementation, while the Register of Political Parties would handle the amalgamation, registration and deregistration of parties.Pendeverana Nanau 2020 37-38 The PPIA also sought to increase women's participation in the democratic process by mandating that at least 10% of candidates fielded by a party are women. Parties that lack female members to fulfil this quota are exempt.Pendeverana Nanau 2020 38 Electoral system The 50 members of the National Parliament were elected in single-member constituencies via first-past-the-post voting. Candidates were required to be at least 21 years old and be residents of the constituency they contested. Individuals ineligible to be candidates included those who held dual citizenship, were executives or members of the Electoral Commission, had an undischarged bankruptcy, had been imprisoned for more than six months, or were under a death sentence.Electoral System http://archive.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2289_B.htm Inter-Parliamentary Union 19 December 2024 Voters had to be at least 18 years old and hold Solomon Islands citizenship. Individuals ineligible to vote included those who had committed a breach of the electoral law, been declared insane, had served a prison sentence for at least six months or were under a death sentence. Citizens resident outside of Solomon Islands were unable to vote. Following widespread allegations that the electoral roll was incredibly bloated,Wiltshire Batley Ridolfi Rogers 2019 12 Prime Minister Lilo introduced a biometric voter registration process before the election. commencing on 10 March.Official Voter Registration Starts Today https://www.sibconline.com.sb/official-voter-registration-starts-today/ 23 December 2024 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 10 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240804134730/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/official-voter-registration-starts-today/ 4 August 2024 live The enrolment process was later extended to 2 May, following flash floods.Solomon Islands Voter Registration Extended https://www.solomontimes.com/news/solomon-islands-voter-registration-extended/8127 23 December 2024 Solomon Times 15 April 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240803061635/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/solomon-islands-voter-registration-extended/8127 3 August 2024 live The new registration system purged the names of deceased voters and double enrollments,Wood 2015 155 resulting in a sharp reduction of registrations on the electoral roll from 448,149 in 2010Wiltshire Batley Ridolfi Rogers 2019 12 to 287,562 in 2014.Wiltshire Batley Ridolfi Rogers 2019 16 The Electoral Commission did not make arrangements for citizens studying abroad or individuals who would turn 18 before the election but after the registration deadline to enrol, leaving these cohorts unable to vote.Morauta et al. 2014 10-11Kando Tony 3,000 Voters Left Out https://www.solomontimes.com/news/3000-voters-left-out/8302 23 December 2024 Solomon Times 4 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240421115306/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/3000-voters-left-out/8302 21 April 2024 live Lilo also introduced voter identification cards to prevent individuals from voting multiple times. Parties and candidates A total of 443 candidates were nominated to contest the election, a decrease from 509 at the 2010 election.443 Candidates to contest Elections http://www.islandsun.com.sb/index.php/latest-news/national/7022-443-candidates-to-contest-elections 27 December 2024 The Island Sun 27 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030145128/http://www.islandsun.com.sb/index.php/latest-news/national/7022-443-candidates-to-contest-elections 30 October 2014 dead Just 26 candidates were women, comprising 6% of all contestants.Pendeverana Nanau 2020 44 The majority of candidates were independents, while 12 registered parties contested the election.Pendeverana Nanau 2020 39 Party LeaderCandidates Ref(s). ReferencesSolomon Islands Party for Rural AdvancementGordon Darcy Lilo11Namosuaia Daniel Lilo: We know the problems of this country https://www.solomonstarnews.com/lilo-we-know-the-problems-of-this-country/ 31 December 2024 Solomon Star 20 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20220811235303/https://www.solomonstarnews.com/lilo-we-know-the-problems-of-this-country/ 11 August 2022 livePendeverana Nanau 2020 42Direct Development PartyDick Haʻamori 3Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42Direct Development Party (DDP) https://www.pacificpolicy.org/blog/2010/07/19/template/ Pacific Institute of Public Policy 26 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20131030221110/https://www.pacificpolicy.org/blog/2010/07/19/template/ 30 October 2013 deadPeople's Alliance PartyNathaniel Waena33Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42Atkin George Six parties process application https://www.solomonstarnews.com/six-parties-process-application/ 26 December 2024 Solomon Star 26 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20241207084528/https://www.solomonstarnews.com/six-parties-process-application/ 7 December 2024 liveNew Nation Party6Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42Democratic Alliance PartySteve Abana13Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42Solomon Islands People's Democratic Coalition Intact: Abana https://www.sibconline.com.sb/solomon-islands-peoples-democratic-coalition-intact-abana/ 26 December 2024 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 2 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240805093353/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/solomon-islands-peoples-democratic-coalition-intact-abana/ 5 August 2024 liveKadere PartyAlfred Legua 20Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42National Transformation Party Ellison Bako23Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42Pan Melanesian Congress PartyMartin Matai17Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42Correction – Six parties process application https://www.solomonstarnews.com/correction-six-parties-process-application/ 26 December 2024 Solomon Star 30 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20220525233406/https://www.solomonstarnews.com/correction-six-parties-process-application/ 25 May 2022 livePeople First PartyJimmie Rodgers24Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42People First Party Launched First National Campaign https://www.sibconline.com.sb/people-first-part-launched-first-national-campaign/ 26 December 2024 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 12 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240804102252/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/people-first-part-launched-first-national-campaign/ 4 August 2024 livePeople's Progressive PartyCharles Dausabea3Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42United Democratic PartyThomas Ko Chan35Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party10Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42Independents246Pendeverana Nanau 2020 42 Campaign The campaign season began on 7 October. Significant issues included financial mismanagement and corruption. Other prominent issues were the PPIA, education and healthcare.Morauta et al. 2014 13 The election occurred following large economic growth, mainly from the extractive industries, especially logging.Wood 2015 156 The People First Party, led by Jimmie Rodgers, campaigned to expand the tourism industry. Rodgers believed tourism would be a viable economic substitute when the logging industry was deprived. Prime Minister Lilo's SIPRA campaigned on its record in government and pledged to continue the economic growth. Lilo stated that SIPRA would focus on expanding the agricultural, tourism and forestry sectors. The prime minister also promised to abolish the plurality voting system. A Kadere Party candidate alleged that the party's contestants were plagued by delays in campaign funds, causing some to use their personal finances. Kadere Party President Alfred Legua denied the claims.Osifelo Eddie Candidates unhappy with Party https://www.solomonstarnews.com/candidates-unhappy-with-party/ 5 January 2025 Solomon Star 5 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240521115717/https://www.solomonstarnews.com/candidates-unhappy-with-party/ 21 May 2024 live Conduct The dissolution of the ninth parliament occurred on 9 September,Solomon Islands Parliament Dissolved https://www.sibconline.com.sb/solomon-islands-parliament-dissolved/ 3 January 2025 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 9 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240804103313/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/solomon-islands-parliament-dissolved/ 4 August 2024 live and Governor-General Frank Kabui confirmed the election date on 11 October.Solomon Islands to Polls on 19th November 2014 https://www.sibconline.com.sb/solomon-islands-to-polls-on-19th-november-2014/ 3 January 2025 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 11 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240813024222/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/solomon-islands-to-polls-on-19th-november-2014/ 13 August 2024 live On election day, polling stations were open from 7:00 to 17:00.Morauta et al. 2014 15 The election was the first since the withdrawal of the military-competent of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) in 2013, with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force assuming the lead responsibility for election security.Morauta et al. 2014 3 Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) claimed to have received anecdotal evidence of some candidates collecting voter ID cards. TSI Executive Daniel Fenua said candidates would return the ID cards to voters shortly before the election with some money, encouraging electors to vote in the candidates' favour.Allegations of widespread fraud ahead of Solomon Islands elections https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-20/an-allegations-of-widespread-fraud-ahead-of-solomon-islands-ele/5333882 3 January 2025 Australian Broadcasting Corporation 20 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20230824044204/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-20/an-allegations-of-widespread-fraud-ahead-of-solomon-islands-ele/5333882 24 August 2023 live TSI and MP Manasseh Sogavare called for the government to outlaw the practice.Illegalize Voter ID Card Buying, TSI Told Government https://www.sibconline.com.sb/illegalize-voter-id-card-buying-tsi-told-government/ 3 January 2025 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 25 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240804121112/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/illegalize-voter-id-card-buying-tsi-told-government/ 4 August 2024 live The Commonwealth delegation stated that the election was peaceful.Morauta et al. 2014 17 An Australian observer group said the electoral process ran smoothly. After the polls closed, an election official attempted to steal a ballot box as it was being transported near the Malaitan provincial capital of Auki. The police chased the official, who dropped the box and fled into the jungle. Vote counting commenced on 20 November.Cochrane Liam Solomon Islands election: Police investigate ballot box theft as vote counting underway https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-20/solomon-islands-vote-counting-underway/5906442 3 January 2025 Australian Broadcasting Corporation 20 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20230607111843/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-20/solomon-islands-vote-counting-underway/5906442 7 June 2023 live Honiara Results Independents won 32 seats, while six parties secured parliamentary representation. The Democratic Alliance emerged as the largest party, winning seven seats.Party Numbers Weak, Coalition Government Expected https://www.sibconline.com.sb/party-numbers-weak-coalition-government-expected/ 7 January 2025 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 24 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240804085359/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/party-numbers-weak-coalition-government-expected/ 4 August 2024 live The UDP, which secured five seats, was the party that won the most votes, attaining 10%.Results https://solomonelections.net/results Solomon Islands Electoral Commission 25 November 2024 6 April 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240406041442/https://solomonelections.net/results live Prime Minister Lilo lost his seat of Gizo/Kolombangara in an upset to his nephew Jimson Tanangada of the UDP.Cochrane Liam Solomon Islands election: caretaker PM Gordon Darcy Lilo concedes he has lost seat https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-23/solomons-caretaker-pm-concedes-he-has-lost-seat/5912300 7 January 2025 Australian Broadcasting Corporation 23 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725014054/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-23/solomons-caretaker-pm-concedes-he-has-lost-seat/5912300 25 July 2024 live Freda Soria Comua of the People's Alliance Party was the only woman to win a seat.Pendeverana Nanau 2020 40 The sole incumbent female MP, Vika Lusibaea, who entered parliament following a 2012 by-election, lost re-election.Solomons' new woman MP Lusibaea to fulfil husband's vision https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/206385/solomons'-new-woman-mp-lusibaea-to-fulfil-husband's-vision 7 January 2025 Radio New Zealand 6 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20250107045045/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/206385/solomons%27-new-woman-mp-lusibaea-to-fulfil-husband%27s-vision 7 January 2025 liveWood 2015 157 Comua became the third woman elected to the National Parliament since independence.Last Elections http://archive.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2289_E.htm Inter-Parliamentary Union 7 January 2025 Voter turnout was 89%, the highest in the nation's history.Record Voter Turnout in Solomon Islands Elections: SIEC https://www.solomontimes.com/news/record-voter-turnout-in-solomon-islands-elections-siec/8331 7 January 2025 Solomon Times 2 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20231203212801/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/record-voter-turnout-in-solomon-islands-elections-siec/8331 3 December 2023 File:Solomon Islands Parliament 2014.svg United Democratic Party 27550 5 New Democratic Alliance Party 19992 7 New Kadere Party 11999 1 New People First Party 11601 1 New People's Alliance Party 11414 3 +3 Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 10022 1 –3 National Transformation Party National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 7336 0 New Pan Melanesian Congress Party Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 5421 0 New Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party 3666 0 New Direct Development Party 1961 0 –3 New Nation Party New Nation Party (Solomon Islands) 795 0 0 People's Progressive Party 616 0 New Independents 144599 32 +12 1627 0 287562 SI Election Resources,Election Results http://solomonselections.org/election-results/ Solomon Islands Election Resources SIEC, Election PassportElection Passport By constituency Results by constituency Constituency Electorate Candidate Party Votes % NotesAoke/Langalanga 7,016 Matthew Wale Independent 2,760 41.93 Re-electedDavid Faradatolo Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 1,966 29.87 Tony Wale Kadere Party 979 14.87 Wilson Giloa Ne'e Independent 784 11.91 Robert Wales Feraltelia Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 26 0.40 Peter Kobiloko Independent 24 0.36 John Jarett Maga Independent 21 0.32 Rejected votes 22 0.33 Baegu/Asifola 6,019 David Tome Independent 1,904 35.44 Re-electedTagini Makario Independent 1,759 32.74 Henry Ologa Olobeni Independent 1,394 25.94 Vincent Lyumann Fiuta Independent 136 2.53 Peter Falimae Independent 47 0.87 John Anthony Wate People First Party (Solomon Islands) 36 0.67 George Edward Osifelo National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 19 0.35 Silas Fakani Independent 11 0.20 Augustine Diau Taenao Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 9 0.17 Rejected votes 58 1.08 Central Guadalcanal 5,156 Peter Shannel Agovaka Independent 2,083 42.53 Re-electedWalton Naezol United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 1,446 29.52 Ribson Nunua Tinbaku Independent 697 14.23 Patrick Kennedy Direct Development Party 270 5.51 Noelyne Biliki People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 114 2.33 Elvish Kekegolo Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 91 1.86 Matilda Tosa Elta National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 78 1.59 George Solomon Sovekibo Independent 52 1.06 Brendan Muna Independent 47 0.96 Rejected votes 20 0.41 Central Honiara 13,529 John Moffat Fugui Independent 2,897 25.00 Re-electedFrank Aote'e People First Party (Solomon Islands) 1,765 15.23 Jonathan Aqarao Zama Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party 1,742 15.04 Vika Lusibaea Independent 1,286 11.10 Eric Tema Independent 1,057 9.12 Jack Igi Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 911 7.86 Mark Ronald Tonowane Independent 466 4.02 Francis Idu United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 447 3.86 Fred Peter Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 444 3.83 George Mamimu National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 348 3.00 Tilaila Nilkapp Buarafi Independent 74 0.64 Hilda Thugea Kari People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 51 0.44 Rejected votes 98 0.85 Central Kwara'ae 6,590 Jackson Fiulaua Independent 1,558 25.82 Re-electedBen Bau Independent 1,018 16.87 John Niroa Misite'e Independent 693 11.48 Philip Damirara Akote'e Independent 634 10.51 Eddie N Leamae Kadere Party 455 7.54 Barnabas Henson United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 360 5.97 Billy A. Manu Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 265 4.39 Alick Maeaba Independent 214 3.55 Israel Maeoli People First Party (Solomon Islands) 185 3.07 David Dausabea Independent 179 2.97 Richard Na'amo Irosaea Independent 145 2.40 Eric Takila National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 125 2.07 Collin Maenunu Sigimanu Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 81 1.34 Rose Anilabata People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 40 0.66 John Ossi Gafana Independent 33 0.55 Ann Tanny Oromae Independent 31 0.51 Clifton Kala Independent 4 0.07 Rejected votes 15 0.25 Central Makira 4,226 Nestor Ghiro Independent 1,047 28.02 ElectedHypolite Taremae Independent 1,014 27.13 UnseatedJulian Maka'a Independent 303 8.11 Emmanuel Wuriruma Tora Independent 302 8.08 Philip Paikai Apela Independent 274 7.33 Everlyn Kahia People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 240 6.42 Moon Pin Kwan Independent 210 5.62 Jerry Tauni Independent 107 2.86 Noel Daley Mamau Kadere Party 75 2.01 Joseph Tamuatara Independent 56 1.50 Charles Ureie Independent 55 1.47 Gwendolyn Rumu Masuguria Independent 23 0.62 Cecil Meimana Independent 5 0.13 Rejected votes 26 0.70 East ꞌAreꞌare 4,932 Andrew Manepora'a Kadere Party of Solomon Islands 2,378 51.97 Re-electedAndrew Hanaria Keniasina Independent 1,913 41.81 Edward Jacob Ronia New Nation Party (Solomon Islands) 194 4.24 John Maxwell Harunari People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 79 1.73 Rejected votes 12 0.26 East Central Guadalcanal 5,988 Ishmael Mali Avui United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 1,746 31.21 ElectedJoseph Onika Independent 1,357 24.25 UnseatedJoseph Tapalia Independent 643 11.49 Reuben Tovutovu People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 526 9.40 Tony Joseph Koraua Independent 464 8.29 Nollen C. Leni People First Party (Solomon Islands) 437 7.81 Molia Gemali Independent 244 4.36 Daniel Ogu Besa'a Kerevale Independent 140 2.50 Gregory Ezra Awa Independent 12 0.21 Rejected votes 26 0.46 East Choiseul 3,074 Manasseh Sogavare Independent 1,596 63.08 Re-electedRonald Pitamama Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 602 23.79 James Ron Kaboke People First Party (Solomon Islands) 320 12.65 Rejected votes 12 0.47 East Guadalcanal 6,124 Bradley Tovosia Independent 3,377 59.96 Re-electedBendick Tova United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 1,058 18.79 George Tausiria Kadere Party 522 9.27 Sampson Tahuniara New Nation Party (Solomon Islands) 340 6.04 Jack Koti People First Party (Solomon Islands) 278 4.94 Enif Petsakibo Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 27 0.48 Rejected votes 30 0.53 East Honiara 10,470 Douglas Ete Independent 2,394 26.95 Re-electedJohn Kabolo Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 1,494 16.82 Riley Mesepitu National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 1,169 13.16 Bernard Ghiro Independent 1,038 11.68 Paul Maenu'u Independent 1,027 11.56 Jimmy Ramoli Independent 651 7.33 David Iro Fulaga Independent 294 3.31 Samson Faisi United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 228 2.57 Charles Kira Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party 222 2.50 David Belo Maelaua People First Party (Solomon Islands) 130 1.46 Timothy Omani Independent 107 1.20 Elwin Taloimatakwa Independent 42 0.47 Catherine Adifaka New Nation Party (Solomon Islands) 17 0.19 Patrick T Turanga Independent 16 0.18 Paul Ritchie Suri People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 15 0.17 Bartholomew Muaki Vakisoro Independent 6 0.07 Rejected votes 34 0.38 East Kwaio 6,615 Stanley Festus Sofu Independent 2,748 46.81 Re-electedAlfred Solomon Sasako Direct Development Party 988 16.83 Diki Kolosu Independent 501 8.53 John Taniamae Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 472 8.04 Robert Firigeni Kadere Party 418 7.12 Simon Baete People First Party (Solomon Islands) 227 3.87 Wilfred Mete Independent 117 1.99 Joseph Shem Bibiasi Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 101 1.72 Genesis Eddie Kofana Independent 76 1.29 Joseph Elvis Isafi National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 74 1.26 Herikdun Bubunaia Siope Independent 72 1.23 Jimmy Masa People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 29 0.49 Rejected votes 48 0.82 East Makira 7,426 Alfred Ghiro Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 2,225 32.61 Re-electedCharles Jordan Maefai United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 1,908 27.96 Henry Aife Murray People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 1,722 25.24 Stanley S. Siapu Independent 320 4.69 Moses Haganitoto National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 248 3.63 Marcel Gapu Independent 201 2.95 Warren Tereqora Independent 144 2.11 Fox Qwaina People First Party (Solomon Islands) 33 0.48 Rejected votes 22 0.32 East Malaita 5,377 Manasseh Maelanga Independent 2,992 62.18 Re-electedJimson Iakwai Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 896 18.62 Rex Alafa United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 501 10.41 Paul Ofea Independent 185 3.84 Michael Lautagi People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 109 2.27 Eddie Misitee Leanafaka Kadere Party 70 1.45 Leonard Solomon Saii Independent 48 1.00 Rejected votes 11 0.23 Fataleka 4,587 Steve William Abana Independent 1,413 33.11 Re-electedSevrino Maegwali Independent 1,010 23.67 Allen Siau People First Party (Solomon Islands) 423 9.91 Felix Taloinao Laumae Kabini Independent 418 9.80 Charles Dausabea People's Progressive Party (Solomon Islands) 385 9.02 Maesua David Jack Independent 224 5.25 Movin Kutaxation Kutai Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 116 2.72 Nickson Martin Atu Kadere Party 99 2.32 Hellen Luiramo Hodges Independent 98 2.30 Peter Bubulu Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party 32 0.75 Moffat Sanga Fugui Independent 21 0.49 Billy Dauma Independent 0 0.00 Mani Robert Independent 0 0.00 Rejected votes 28 0.66 Gao/Bugotu 5,346 Samuel Manetoali Independent 3,077 63.12 Re-electedMathias Aula Loji Independent 890 18.26 Derick Kolinahiga Kadere Party 464 9.52 Rhoda Sikilabu United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 370 7.59 Basil Manelegua Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party 11 0.23 Rejected votes 63 1.29 Gizo/Kolombangara 6,391 Jimson Fiau Tanangada United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 2,143 39.97 ElectedGordon Darcy Lilo Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 1,901 35.45 UnseatedKenneth Bule Hite Independent 1,093 20.38 Schulte Maetoloa Independent 43 0.80 Rejected votes 182 3.39 Hograno/Kia/Havulei 6,033 Jeremiah Manele Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 3,323 59.79 ElectedSelwyn Riumana Independent 2,081 37.44 UnseatedNelson Kehe Kile People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 133 2.39 Charles Misari Ravinago Independent 6 0.11 Rejected votes 15 0.27 Lau/Mbaelelea 10,599 Maeue Augustine Auga Independent 2,513 26.28 ElectedJohn Jesse Kwaita Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 1,808 18.91 Lawinter Kaleasi Kii Independent 1,672 17.49 Walter Folotalu Independent 1,226 12.82 UnseatedJohn Dominic Gela Independent 872 9.12 Cleven Furai Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 731 7.65 John Meke Kadere Party 174 1.82 Aaron Rubin Olofia Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party 153 1.60 Andrew Rofeta Jionisi United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 123 1.29 Judson Lee Leafasia Independent 64 0.67 Walter Samani National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 23 0.24 Rejected votes 202 2.11 Malaita Outer Islands 2,558 Martin Kealoe Independent 902 38.75 Re-electedHugo Kahano Independent 745 32.00 Robert Sisilo People First Party (Solomon Islands) 381 16.37 Patrick Vahoe Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party 169 7.26 Reginald W Aipia National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 77 3.31 David Junior Ma'ai Independent 44 1.89 Rejected votes 10 0.43 Maringe/Kokota 4,947 Culwick Togamana Independent 1,594 35.45 ElectedVarian Lonamei Independent 1,062 23.62 UnseatedCatherine Launa Nori People First Party (Solomon Islands) 586 13.03 Ruben Dotho United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 485 10.78 John Perakana Palmer Independent 248 5.51 Obed Neo Independent 226 5.03 John Colridge Lolly Independent 208 4.63 Erick Wilson Koutini Independent 46 1.02 Rejected votes 42 0.93 Marovo 6,759 Snyder Rini Independent 2,347 39.41 Re-electedJimmie Rodgers People First Party (Solomon Islands) 1,728 29.01 Lester Gideon Ross Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 1,033 17.34 Lester Huckle Saomasi Independent 444 7.45 Atabani Tahu Independent 314 5.27 Leeroy Valarane Joshua National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 63 1.06 Lore Reuben Independent 8 0.13 Rejected votes 19 0.32 Nggela 9,025 Bartholomew Parapolo Independent 2,094 24.65 ElectedJanet R Hatimoana United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 1,649 19.41 Frederick Noel Charles Douglas Independent 1,346 15.84 Henry Zimbo Independent 1,273 14.99 Mark Roboliu Kemakeza Independent 449 5.29 Philip Ashley Soboi Independent 403 4.74 Christian Salini People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 365 4.30 David Harper Independent 300 3.53 Elijah Taikole Independent 274 3.23 Stillwest Longden Kadere Party 143 1.68 Leonard Vetena Williams Independent 66 0.78 Ellison Bai Animamu Independent 53 0.62 David Kwan Independent 30 0.35 Isa'ac Kito Seko Independent 25 0.29 Rejected votes 25 0.29 North East Guadalcanal 4,937 Derek Sikua Independent 2,190 46.98 Re-electedDesmond Nimepo Norua Independent 772 16.56 Jamie Lency Vokia United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 572 12.27 Henry Saea Independent 517 11.09 Andrew Nanau People First Party (Solomon Islands) 315 6.76 Stephen Paeni People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 109 2.34 Timothy John Poe Independent 75 1.61 Ben Oro Independent 51 1.09 Alfred Mane Ngelea Lovanitilia Independent 49 1.05 Rejected votes 12 0.26 North Guadalcanal 4,748 Samson Maneka United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 1,484 33.46 ElectedMartin Sopage Independent 1,228 27.69 UnseatedAndrew Landa Murray People First Party (Solomon Islands) 467 10.53 Alfred Maeke Junior Independent 451 10.17 Stephen Panga Independent 285 6.43 James Edward Votaia National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 159 3.59 Andrew Kuvu Independent 143 3.22 Henry Tobani Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 124 2.80 Robert Waisu New Nation Party (Solomon Islands) 38 0.86 Benedict Garimane People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 31 0.70 Rejected votes 25 0.56 North Malaita 5,841 Jimmy Lusibaea Independent 2,430 46.15 ElectedFredrick Kwanairara Independent 918 17.44 Daniel R Faafunua People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 628 11.93 Job Ngenomea Kabui National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 488 9.27 Frederick D Saeni Independent 301 5.72 Jack Iuwi Alairara Independent 198 3.76 Wilson Billy Ra'afiau Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 110 2.09 Henry Joses Kanairara Kadere Party 64 1.22 Silas Wawane Independent 54 1.03 Wilfred Baetalua Independent 46 0.87 Shadrach Wilfred Atomea Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party 14 0.27 Rejected votes 14 0.27 North New Georgia 3,188 John Deane Kuku Independent 1,508 51.17 ElectedJob Dudley Tausinga Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 1,306 44.32 UnseatedHenson Cornelius Independent 95 3.22 Delores Numa Matangani People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 26 0.88 Rejected votes 12 0.41 North Vella Lavella 3,840 Milner Tozaka People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 1,509 42.54 Re-electedJennings Movobule Kadere Party 1,194 33.66 Clezy Rore Independent 456 12.86 Pye Robert Kuve United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 377 10.63 Rejected votes 11 0.31 North West Choiseul 5,404 Connelly Sadakabatu Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 1,617 34.51 Re-electedArmstrong Pitakaji Independent 1,212 25.87 John Ridd Kure People First Party (Solomon Islands) 745 15.90 Ralph Billy Takubala Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 442 9.43 William Ngodoro Sualalu Independent 373 7.96 Clement Pikabatu Kengava People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 125 2.67 Collin Bartholomew Ruqebatu Independent 101 2.16 Ruth Waririu Votanugu National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 56 1.20 Rejected votes 14 0.30 North West Guadalcanal 5,492 Horst Heinz Bodo Dettke Independent 1,724 33.48 Re-electedAlbert Fono Independent 1,415 27.48 Francis Mocho Belande Sade United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 1,062 20.63 Siriako Usa People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 483 9.38 John Batista Nano Independent 426 8.27 Michael Ben Walahoula Independent 20 0.39 Rejected votes 19 0.37 Ranongga/Simbo 5,273 Charles Sigoto Independent 3,132 68.85 Re-electedFrancis Billy Hilly Independent 611 13.43 Hampton Bekepio Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 281 6.18 Winson Tigulu United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 240 5.28 Gideon Tuke National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 176 3.87 Joi Steven Bato People First Party (Solomon Islands) 60 1.32 Jimmy Stanley Independent 15 0.33 Mairy Kotomae People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 15 0.33 Rejected votes 19 0.42 Rennell/Bellona 2,765 Tautai Agikimua Kaitu'u United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 861 38.15 ElectedSeth Gukuna Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 799 35.40 UnseatedLence R. Tagosia Independent 440 19.49 David Puia Tuhanuku New Nation Party (Solomon Islands) 82 3.63 Amos Teika Independent 50 2.22 Rejected votes 25 1.11 Russells/Savo 6,522 Dickson Mua Panakitasi Independent 3,189 52.75 Re-electedOliver Salopuka Kadere Party 1,261 20.86 Allan Kemakeza United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 1,225 20.26 Aenasi Diosi Independent 136 2.25 Godfrey Narasia People First Party (Solomon Islands) 112 1.85 Leslie Norris Asad People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 60 0.99 Walter Ben Turasi Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party 16 0.26 Constantine Sekudo Independent 15 0.25 John Quan Independent 14 0.23 Rejected votes 17 0.28 Shortland 2,512 Christopher Laore Independent 938 46.88 Re-electedNinamo Otuana Independent 532 26.59 Pellion Buare People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 319 15.94 Brisbane Amatore United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 185 9.25 George Taylor Independent 17 0.85 Derick Pako Independent 2 0.10 Rejected votes 8 0.40 Small Malaita 8,522 Rick Houenipwela Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 2,784 37.01 Re-electedEdwin Awaioli People First Party (Solomon Islands) 894 11.88 Christopher Wate Kadere Party 876 11.64 Joseph Au United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 870 11.56 William Nii Haomae Independent 786 10.45 Abednigo Maeohu Independent 736 9.78 Edward Paohawe Kaipuru Independent 303 4.03 Martin Baddeley Housanau People's Progressive Party (Solomon Islands) 226 3.00 Barnabas Saru Independent 11 0.15 Stanley Matthew Puairana Independent 11 0.15 Hudson Ilala Independent 6 0.08 Robert Donyhill Hite Independent 2 0.03 Rejected votes 18 0.24 South Choiseul 5,346 Elizah Doro Muala Independent 896 20.28 Re-electedBaoro Laxton Koraua Independent 663 15.00 Robertson Erere Galokale Independent 603 13.65 Jackson Kiloe Independent 562 12.72 David Deva Independent 430 9.73 Cromwell Qopoto Independent 244 5.52 Jimmy Qoloni Kereseka National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 199 4.50 Cherry Karoso Galokepoto Independent 168 3.80 Alick Sogati Independent 135 3.05 Mark Kale Independent 132 2.99 Noah Zala Independent 114 2.58 Gavin Taniveke Independent 68 1.54 Johnson Pitavoqa Sokeni Independent 54 1.22 Solomon Vaji Pita Independent 47 1.06 Benjamin Kere Independent 43 0.97 Nixson Qurusu Independent 17 0.38 Gerby Taniveke Kalavasiri Independent 15 0.34 Collish Leketo Tutua Independent 12 0.27 Rejected votes 17 0.38 South Guadalcanal 5,073 David Day Pacha Independent 1,689 35.28 Re-electedJohn Stewart Independent 986 20.59 Andrew Donua Muaki United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 737 15.39 Silas Crowford Atu Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 715 14.93 Victoria Onika Independent 336 7.02 Desmond Sese Kadere Party 233 4.87 Timothy Ngele People First Party (Solomon Islands) 59 1.23 Francis Peter Para Independent 16 0.33 Edison Saeni Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 4 0.08 Rejected votes 13 0.27 South New Georgia/Rendova/Tetepari 4,650 Danny Philip United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 2,104 50.88 Re-electedFrancis John Zama Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party 1,209 29.24 David Lani Gina Independent 352 8.51 George Solingi Lilo Bubele Independent 271 6.55 Osborn Vangana Independent 136 3.29 Joan Bessie Maega'asia People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 47 1.14 Rejected votes 16 0.39 South Vella Lavella 4,995 Lional Alex Independent 2,652 56.90 Re-electedRence Sore National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 1,850 39.69 Christian Mesepitu United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 148 3.18 Rejected votes 11 0.24 Temotu Nende 5,981 Commins Aston Mewa Independent 2,118 40.24 Re-electedSimon Peter Melau National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 684 12.99 Walter Kola Independent 625 11.87 Philip Mali United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 476 9.04 Charles Brown Beu Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 412 7.83 John Roger Mekaboti Independent 393 7.47 James Meplana People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 373 7.09 Lionel Comins Menimer Independent 133 2.53 Casper Tuplo Negayebeye Independent 32 0.61 Rejected votes 18 0.34 Temotu Pele 3,788 Duddley Kopu Independent 607 18.65 ElectedAlfred Apela Toaki Independent 601 18.47 Christian Nubra Nieng United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 266 8.17 Drummond Tupe Vaea Independent 266 8.17 James Ernest Bonunga Independent 195 5.99 Peter Tolua Mateala Independent 174 5.35 Alec Leubwa Bonunga National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 169 5.19 Thompson Numomalo Independent 147 4.52 Mathew Matoko Independent 132 4.06 Andrew Menaisi Youth Owned Rural and Urban Party 98 3.01 Druman Obulou Independent 87 2.67 Johnson Levela Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 86 2.64 Brian Magga Independent 76 2.34 Nelson Nimelea Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 72 2.21 David Dauwa'abo Palapu Independent 62 1.91 Joe Atkin Leiau Independent 62 1.91 John Allan Cruz Independent 31 0.95 Lawrence Takyma Nodua Independent 27 0.83 Nelly Mabulou People First Party (Solomon Islands) 26 0.80 Lonsdale Domo Independent 24 0.74 Bonie Jasper Maike People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 22 0.68 Patrick Teikamatta Kadere Party of Solomon Islands 6 0.18 Gilbert Atisa Mweela People's Progressive Party (Solomon Islands) 5 0.15 Rejected votes 13 0.40 Temotu Vatud 2,993 Freda Ab Tuki Soria Comua People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 681 25.76 ElectedClay Forau Soalaoi National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 659 24.92 UnseatedWalter Mavaemua Independent 589 22.28 Noel Aisa Independent 414 15.66 Chriss Patty Independent 243 9.19 Michael Tufunga Fonotonu People First Party (Solomon Islands) 47 1.78 Rejected votes 11 0.42 Ulawa/Ugi 3,753 Willie Braford Marau People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 1,981 59.22 ElectedJames Tora United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 903 27.00 UnseatedFrederick Isom Rohorua Kadere Party 447 13.36 Rejected votes 14 0.42 West ꞌAreꞌare 4,931 John Maneniaru Independent 2,455 53.40 Re-electedAlice A. Pollard Independent 800 17.40 Severino Nuaiasi Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 525 11.42 Johnson Aira'u Haneunutarau United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 438 9.53 Peter Hauia Independent 146 3.18 Campion Ohasio People First Party (Solomon Islands) 101 2.20 Rejected votes 132 2.87 West Guadalcanal 5,121 Moses Garu Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 1,885 38.45 Re-electedAnthony Kamu Veke Independent 1,548 31.57 Laurie Chan United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 468 9.55 George Pukukesa Independent 444 9.06 Francis Barney Paulsen Independent 134 2.73 Titus Sura People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 105 2.14 William Barile Independent 95 1.94 Pascal Belamataga People First Party (Solomon Islands) 59 1.20 Lawrence Matexley Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 56 1.14 Martin Tolule Independent 34 0.69 Stella Morgan Kokopu Independent 23 0.47 Samson Habu National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 12 0.24 Rejected votes 40 0.82 West Honiara 5,735 Namson Tran Independent 3,793 74.40 Re-electedJulie Gegeu Haro People First Party (Solomon Islands) 345 6.77 Isaac Inoke Tosika United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 319 6.26 Moffat Konofilia Independent 318 6.24 James Apaniai National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 238 4.67 Nathan Ratu Nukufetau People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 30 0.59 Moses Dala Foanaota Independent 19 0.37 Rejected votes 36 0.71 West Kwaio 5,449 Peter Tom Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 1,791 35.39 Re-electedTitus Fika Independent 1,507 29.78 Nixon Ledea Independent 381 7.53 Joseph Primo Baetolingia Independent 286 5.65 Luma Darcy Pan Melanesian Congress Party (Solomon Islands) 275 5.43 George Luialamo Independent 222 4.39 John Jnr Fera Independent 124 2.45 Samson Bade People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 115 2.27 Jackson Gege United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 107 2.11 Harry Kwalafunu Independent 106 2.09 Stanley Siko Independent 88 1.74 Hillary Wemani Fuiadi Independent 24 0.47 Philip Sufiona Independent 18 0.36 Rejected votes 17 0.34 West Kwara'ae 8,189 Sam Shemuel Iduri Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 1,479 19.30 Re-electedClement Koba’a Oikali Kadere Party 1,405 18.33 Sipriano Rifalea Independent 1,292 16.86 Ding Wen Zheng Independent 1,127 14.70 Johnson Tua Independent 630 8.22 David B Lidimani United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 601 7.84 Eric Ryan Ulufia Independent 501 6.54 Placid Babanimae Independent 168 2.19 Elton Kenasi National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 156 2.04 Francis Asilaua New Nation Party (Solomon Islands) 124 1.62 Joseph Iniga People First Party (Solomon Islands) 93 1.21 William Gua Independent 19 0.25 James Lee Ringomea Independent 18 0.23 Jason Wale Alairamo Independent 8 0.10 Margaret Rose Maelaua People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 4 0.05 Rex Henry Rafemae Independent 2 0.03 Rejected votes 38 0.50 West Makira 5,787 Derick Rawcliff Manu'ari People First Party (Solomon Islands) 1,749 33.60 ElectedMatthew Ha'asuramo Taro People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 1,130 21.71 Jackson Sunaone United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 1,005 19.30 Dick Ha'amori Direct Development Party 703 13.50 UnseatedDonald Orisau Independent 313 6.01 Daniel Dautaha Independent 137 2.63 Nelson Nausi Independent 58 1.11 Taukerei Peter Odo Independent 37 0.71 Lawrence Dangi Independent 35 0.67 John Aurua Ta'aru Independent 22 0.42 Rejected votes 17 0.33 West New Georgia/Vona Vona 7,940 Silas Kerry Vaqara Tausinga Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement 2,150 32.28 Re-electedBilly Veo Independent 1,904 28.58 Peter James Boyers Kadere Party 736 11.05 Peter Umea United Democratic Party (Solomon Islands) 638 9.58 George Temahua Independent 525 7.88 Wilfred Luiramo National Transformation Party (Solomon Islands) 266 3.99 Warren Paia People's Alliance Party (Solomon Islands) 198 2.97 Silas Rodie Independent 124 1.86 Malloney Lopoto Independent 68 1.02 Alfred Kaehuna Independent 32 0.48 Rejected votes 20 0.30 Aftermath thumb|right|190px|Manasseh Sogavare was elected to a third non-consecutive term as prime minister With no dominant party, negotiations to form a government commenced after the election. Two blocs emerged to compete to take the reins of government. The Democratic Coalition for Change bloc (DCC) comprised the Kadere Party, the UDP and some independents. The DCC nominated Manasseh Sogavare as the bloc's prime ministerial nominee. Sogavare had served as prime minister from 2000 to 2001 and again from 2006 to 2007,Manasseh Sogavare retakes top job as Solomon Islands prime minister; promises to rebuild economy https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-09/new-solomon-islands-government-elects-pm/5953718 9 January 2025 Australian Broadcasting Corporation 9 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240606150921/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-09/new-solomon-islands-government-elects-pm/5953718 6 June 2024 live when he lost a no-confidence motion.Manasseh Sogavare toppled as Solomons prime minister https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/343246/manasseh-sogavare-toppled-as-solomons-prime-minister 9 January 2025 Radio New Zealand 7 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20240918115829/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/343246/manasseh-sogavare-toppled-as-solomons-prime-minister 18 September 2024 live The Solomon Islands People's Democratic Coalition (SIPDC) nominated first-term MP Jeremiah Manele. The SIPDC comprised the Democratic Alliance, the People's Alliance Party, the People First Party and outgoing Prime Minister Lilo's SIPRA.Manele: I'm humbled by my nomination https://www.solomonstarnews.com/manele-i-m-humbled-by-my-nomination/ 9 January 2025 Solomon Star 7 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20241229023517/https://www.solomonstarnews.com/manele-i-m-humbled-by-my-nomination/ 29 December 2024 live On 2 December, Governor-General Kabui announced that the parliamentary vote for prime minister would be held on 9 December.Date Set for Election of Solomon Islands Prime Minister https://www.sibconline.com.sb/date-set-for-election-of-solomon-islands-prime-minister/ 9 January 2025 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 2 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240804085200/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/date-set-for-election-of-solomon-islands-prime-minister/ 4 August 2024 live Prime ministerial elections in Solomon Islands are often unpredictable, as MPs are not legally barred from switching parties.Hawkins Koroi Manasseh Sogavare bows out of prime ministerial race in Solomon Islands https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/515516/manasseh-sogavare-bows-out-of-prime-ministerial-race-in-solomon-islands 9 January 2025 Radio New Zealand 30 April 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240429230309/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/515516/manasseh-sogavare-bows-out-of-prime-ministerial-race-in-solomon-islands 29 April 2024 live The Solomon Islands Royal Police Force increased security in Honiara and the rest of Guadalcanal in the lead-up to the vote.R.S.I.P.F. Beefed Up Operations Ahead of Prime Minister's Election https://www.sibconline.com.sb/r-s-i-p-f-beefed-up-operations-ahead-of-prime-ministers-election/ 9 January 2025 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 25 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240801215832/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/r-s-i-p-f-beefed-up-operations-ahead-of-prime-ministers-election/ 1 August 2024 live In the prime ministerial ballot, Sogavare won a third non-consecutive term, receiving 31 votes, while Manele received 19.Kando Tony Sogavare Elected Prime Minister https://www.solomontimes.com/news/sogavare-elected-prime-minister/8336 9 January 2025 Solomon Times 9 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20241227181723/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/sogavare-elected-prime-minister/8336 27 December 2024 live The first session of the 10th Parliament occurred on 17 December.10th Parliament To Have First Meeting on 17th December https://www.sibconline.com.sb/10th-parliament-to-have-first-meeting-on-17th-december/ 9 January 2025 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 13 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240807213308/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/10th-parliament-to-have-first-meeting-on-17th-december/ 7 August 2024 live Parliament elected former Rennell and Bellona Premier Ajilon Jasper Nasiu as speaker that day. He received 27 votes, defeating former Parliamentary Clerk Taeasi Sanga, who received 23.Lavesi Hilda New Speaker Elected https://www.solomontimes.com/news/new-speaker-elected/8346 9 January 2025 Solomon Times 17 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240618100753/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/new-speaker-elected/8346 18 June 2024 live John Moffat Fugui was elected deputy speaker.Ajilon Jasper Nasiu Elected New Speaker of Parliament https://www.sibconline.com.sb/ajilon-jasper-nasiu-elected-new-speaker-of-parliament/ 9 January 2025 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 17 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20240809213343/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/ajilon-jasper-nasiu-elected-new-speaker-of-parliament/ 9 August 2024 live Manele became leader of the opposition.Manele Appointed Opposition Leader, Maelanga Independent https://www.sibconline.com.sb/manele-appointed-opposition-leader-maelanga-independent/ 10 January 2025 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 9 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20241207211140/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/manele-appointed-opposition-leader-maelanga-independent/ 7 December 2024 live In October 2017, nine cabinet ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga, and several backbenchers defected from the governing coalition. The group claimed Sogavare had ceased consulting cabinet ministers on policy issues and that he was listening more to "outsiders". The defectors also claimed the coalition had strayed from its initial goals and expressed concern about Sogavare's chief of staff and nephew, Robson Djokovic's alleged undue influence.Blades Johnny Sogavare govt near collapse as anti-corruption bill tabled https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/342732/sogavare-govt-near-collapse-as-anti-corruption-bill-tabled 10 January 2025 Radio New Zealand 31 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20220711103338/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/342732/sogavare-govt-near-collapse-as-anti-corruption-bill-tabled 11 July 2022 live Sogavare lost a no-confidence motion on 6 November, with 27 MPs voting for and 23 against. Sogavare claimed supporters of the motion were motivated by "deliberate lies" and that he was being removed for standing up "against corruption and corrupt leaders".Sogavare out as no confidence motion passes https://www.sibconline.com.sb/sogavare-out-as-no-confidence-motion-passes/ 10 January 2025 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 6 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20240809225035/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/sogavare-out-as-no-confidence-motion-passes/ 9 August 2024 live On 16 November, parliament elected Rick Houenipwela as prime minister, defeating John Moffat Fugui.Houenipwela becomes 17th Prime Minister of Solomon Islands https://www.sibconline.com.sb/hou-becomes-17th-prime-minister-of-solomon-islands/ 10 January 2025 Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation 15 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20241208004849/https://www.sibconline.com.sb/hou-becomes-17th-prime-minister-of-solomon-islands/ 8 December 2024 live References Bibliography Fraenkel Jon Can Law Manufacture a Party System? 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