2008 Vanuatuan general election

none Vanuatu 2004 2012 All 52 seats in Parliament 26 2 September 2008 Vanua'aku Pati Edward Natapei 14.71 11 8 National United Party (Vanuatu) Ham Lini 11.64 8 10 Union of Moderate Parties Serge Vohor 10.67 7 8 Vanuatu Republican Party Maxime Carlot Korman 7.75 7 4 People's Progressive Party (Vanuatu) Sato Kilman 5.14 4 4 Green Confederation 3.44 2 3 Vanuatu National Party 3.31 1 0 Melanesian Progressive Party 2.92 1 3 Vanuatu Labour Party 2.91 1 0 Nagriamel 2.87 1 0 Vanuatu Family First Party 2.22 1 new People's Action Party (Vanuatu) 1.72 1 1 Namangi Aute 1.12 1 1 Shepherds Alliance 0.96 1 new Vanuatu Progressive Republican Farmers Party 0.80 1 new Independents – 20.31 4 8 Prime Minister Subsequent Prime Minister Ham Lini National United Party (Vanuatu) Edward Natapei Vanua'aku Party General elections were held in Vanuatu on 2 September 2008. In July the Melanesian Progressive Party requested that they be postponed, contesting the constitutionality of the Peoples Representation Act No. 33 of 2007, which allegedly enabled voters in certain constituencies to vote in two constituencies.http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=41072 Vanuatu elections could be delayed by constitutional challenge 24 July 2008 Radio New Zealand International 26 November 2011 The Principal Electoral Officer, Martin Tete, confirmed that the election would take place on 2 September, as scheduled.http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=41221 Vanuatu officials checking election candidate applications 31 July 2008 Radio New Zealand International 26 November 2011 The day was declared a national holiday, to encourage people to vote."Polling underway in Vanuatu election", Radio New Zealand International, 1 September 2008 Over three hundred candidates, of which nine women, stood for election,http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=41555 Nine women to contest Vanuatu election 20 August 2008 Radio New Zealand International 26 November 2011 representing twenty-five political parties and approximately eighty independents.http://news.smh.com.au/world/vanuatu-election-result-unclear-20080902-47t9.html Vanuatu election result 'unclear' 2 September 2008 AFP The Sydney Morning Herald 26 November 2011 There were 170,000 registered voters, and fifty-two seats to fill in Parliament in 17 multi-member constituencies.http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=41782 Strong police presence in Port Vila for tomorrow’s election 1 September 2008 Radio New Zealand International 26 November 2011 Preliminary results Unofficial preliminary results were expected on 3 September 2008, with official results expected to take up to a week.http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=41810 Preliminary results expected later today from yesterday’s general election in Vanuatu 2 September 2008 Radio New Zealand International 26 November 2011 Two veteran politicians, the incumbent finance minister Willie Jimmy and former PM Barak Sopé, appear to have failed to be reelected, while the independent Ralph Regenvanu appeared to have got the most votes in his constituency of Port Vila and the leaders of the Green Confederation (Moana Carcasses) as well as of the Vanuatu Republican Party (Maxime Carlot Korman) as well as the deputy PM Edward Natapei were returned to parliament.http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=41814 Two political veterans in Vanuatu may have lost seats in yesterday’s poll 3 September 2008 Radio New Zealand International 26 November 2011 According to unofficial results, the ruling coalition was likely returned to power in the election;"Think tank predicts return for ruling Vanuatu coalition", ABC Radio Australia, 4 September 2008 about 18 of the 49 MPs standing for re-election were not reelected, and Vanuatu's oldest party, the Vanua'aku Party, was seen to have gained the largest number of seats with 10 seats."Vanuatu parliamentary changes likely following election", ABC Radio Australia, 4 September 2008 Prime Minister Ham Lini's National United Party appears to have won at least seven seats, as have the Vanuatu Republican Party and the Union of Moderate Parties. Nine other parties and five independents also appear to have made it into Parliament."Delay in Vanuatu election results", ABC Radio Australia, 5 September 2008 The Vanuatu Electoral Commission has announced that it will take several days before official results are available, and ABC Radio Australia reports that, due to negotiations in establishing a ruling coalition once results are known, "it could be a week or two before it's clear just who will be leading the next Vanuatu government". On 9 September, it was reported that the Vanua'aku Party (VP) and the National United Party were negotiating to form a coalition government, which would also include at least one more party."Negotiation continues on formation of government in Vanuatu" https://web.archive.org/web/20121021145851/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-09/09/content_9867324.htm 2012-10-21 , Xinhua, 9 September 2008 Under the agreement the new coalition government would include 33 of the 52 members of parliament. Deputy PM and VP leader Edward Natapei would become Prime Minister, while outgoing Prime Minister Ham Lini would become Natapei's Deputy Prime Minister.http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/6496858.html Vanua'aku Pati Party leader Edward Natapei likely to be new Vanuatu PM - People's Daily Online English.people.com.cn 2008-09-10 2016-02-25 However, the leader of the Vanuatu Republican Party, Maxime Korman, now claims he has enough votes to form his own government and become prime minister. The ultimate results of the election are still unpredictable. Results Final results were announced on 10 September 2008. The Vanua'aku Party had won the most seats (11 out of 52) and Edward Natapei was expected to become prime minister; he was expected to select outgoing prime minister Ham Lini (National United Party) as his deputy."Natapei claims Vanuatu prime ministership", ABC Radio Australia, 10 September 2008 However, Maxime Carlot Korman of the Vanuatu Republican Party also claimed he had enough votes to form the government.Confusion in Vanuatu's politics http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/news/stories/200809/s2362480.htm?tab=latest Radio Australia 2008-09-12 2008-09-14 Natapei was elected by Parliament on 22 September, winning with 27 to 25 votes against Korman in a secret ballot.http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=42018 Vanuatu Parliament to meet next Monday to elect new Prime Minister 15 September 2008 Radio New Zealand International 26 November 2011http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/news/stories/200809/s2370936.htm?tab=latest Edward Natapei wins Vanuatu PM vote | ABC Radio Australia Radioaustralia.net.au 2011-12-19 2016-02-25 Vanua'aku Pati 15479 11 +3 National United Party 12249 8 –2 Union of Moderate Parties 11223 7 –1 Vanuatu Republican Party 8155 7 +3 People's Progressive Party 5407 4 0 Green Confederation 3619 2 –1 Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 3481 1 +1 Melanesian Progressive Party 3067 1 –2 Vanuatu Labour Party 3058 1 +1 Nagriamel 3016 1 +1 National Community Association 2437 0 –2 Vanuatu Family First Party fr Parti famille d'abord du Vanuatu 2336 1 New People's Action Party 1812 1 0 Muvment blong Chiefs 1510 0 New Namangi Aute 1178 1 0 Shepherds Alliance fr Parti de l'Alliance des Bergers 1012 1 New Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 966 0 New Vanuatu Progressive Republican Farmers Party 837 1 New Union blong Democratic Kastom Laef Movement 610 0 New Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu 563 0 New Vanuatu Liberal Party 391 0 New Tomburin Kastom Muvment 330 0 New Vanuatu Christian Party 303 0 New Friend Melanesian Party 270 0 0 Popular Movement 253 0 New Melanesian Alliance 151 0 New Union Liberation Front 80 0 New Kristian Demokrotic Party 32 0 New United Liberation Front 7 0 New Independents 21365 4 –4 1505 0 152043 Extraordinary Gazette12 September 2008 Republic of Vanuatu Extraordinary Gazette No. 6 http://www.paclii.org/vu/other/VUGovGaz/2008/47.pdf By constituency Ambae Peter Vuta fr People's Action Party 795 James Bule National United Party 676 James Wango People's Progressive Party 380 Dickinson Vusilai Vanua'aku Pati 345 Fred Tari Independent 318 Steven Tahi Nagriamel 294 Edmond Hoke Nagriamel 282 Jacob Mata Vanua'aku Pati 277 Manley Tariliu Melanesian Progressive Party 221 John Colwick Tari Green Confederation 175 Jenny Ligo Independent 165 Manasseh Tari Vanua'aku Pati 163 Jacques Sésé fr Union of Moderate Parties 163 Barnabas Bani National Community Association 157 Ridley Tari Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 123 Manuel Tari People's Progressive Party 104 Garae Reynolds Toa Independent 96 Willie Toa Vanuatu Labour Party 39 Moffet Mele Biti Vanuatu Republican Party 24 83 7066 Ambrym Jossie Masmas fr Vanuatu Republican Party 618 Raphael Worwor Union of Moderate Parties 515 Maki Simelum Independent 485 Douglas Tangtang People's Progressive Party 447 Job Sailas Independent 313 Daniel Frank Tinning Vanua'aku Pati 272 Bill Willie Independent 262 George Bumseng Independent 180 Elie Bonglibu Union of Moderate Parties 158 Josiah Bakon People's Action Party 157 Laurent Leingkone Tomburin Kastom Movement 69 Elsie Lelon Savei Muvment blong Chiefs 60 Williamson Naros Vanuatu Labour Party 49 Robert Batick Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 2 49 4775 Banks and Torres Thomas Isom Sawon National United Party 737 Dunstan Hilton fr People's Progressive Party 654 Laliurou Eric Shedrac National United Party 598 Jack Wona Independent 534 Joseph Laloyer Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 484 Paul Kamey Demmet People's Progressive Party 438 Reginold Stanley Union of Moderate Parties 219 Sikir Sam Blondell Independent 119 Basil Hopkins Union Liberation Front 80 Christina Lorence Vanua'aku Pati 79 Danstan Tula Vanuatu Republican Party 63 Marau Frederick Independent 61 David Leroux Green Confederation 44 Victor Ron People's Action Party 27 Lulum Vanva Derek Melanesian Progressive Party 15 32 4982 Efate Joshua Kalsakau Vanuatu Labour Party 1381 Pakoa Kaltonga Vanua'aku Pati 1208 Alfred Rolland Carlot Vanuatu Republican Party 959 Roro Sambo fr National United Party 803 Nessam Kal J. Pierre Nudumuri National Community Association 748 Steven Kalsakau fr Union of Moderate Parties 735 Jimmy Luna Tasong Vanuatu Republican Party 641 Barak Sopé Melanesian Progressive Party 603 Norris Kalmet Union blong Democratic Kastom Laef Movement 516 Jimmy Matai Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 460 James Kalosal Green Confederation 373 Reuben Seru Vanuatu Family First Party fr Parti famille d'abord du Vanuatu 287 Louis Carlo Vanua'aku Pati 260 Michael Daniel Vanua'aku Pati 247 Kalopa Kalpukai Independent 195 Kalsong Harryman Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 192 David Walker Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 188 Johnson Jim Wabaiat Tomburin Kastom Movement 180 Gilbert Memer Izono Union of Moderate Parties 178 Robert Tasaruru Independent 161 Ova Kalorongo Independent 157 Jerry Daniel Melanesian Progressive Party 152 Mark Bethel Independent 149 Charlie Kalpoi Kalorus Independent 139 Sope Malas Green Confederation 122 Claude Kalsakau Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 115 Eddie Silas Tisaliu Independent 104 Taiwia Rafei Independent 86 Kalfau Esley National United Party 85 Meles Kalosa Muvment blong Chiefs 81 Martin Manses Atavroto Independent 73 Bill K. Kalpoi Independent 63 Joseph Malakai People's Progressive Party 58 Joseph Obed Independent 53 Amos Toufau Vanuatu Family First Party fr Parti famille d'abord du Vanuatu 50 Peris Kalopong Independent 40 Emil Mael Tomburin Kastom Movement 38 Otto Norman Independent 35 Sam Samson Vanuatu Christian Party 30 Charley Tugon Independent 15 277 21178 Epi Leinavao Tasso Vanua'aku Pati 573 Issac Hamarliu Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 514 Isabelle Donald Vanua'aku Pati 376 Jack Mowa National United Party 357 Korah Benjimen Independent 319 Tasso Philip Vanuatu Republican Party 272 Keliu Oraka Union of Moderate Parties 115 Sam Obed Vanuatu Labour Party 79 Richard David Fadanumata Shepherds Alliance fr Parti de l'Alliance des Bergers 71 David Suma Green Confederation 57 Ioane Simon Independent 40 David Karie Tisanaripu Melanesian Alliance 1 40 3437 Luganville George Wells National United Party 1148 Dominique Morin Vanuatu Republican Party 708 Sam Toa Independent 471 Roy Wilson Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 458 Temar Johnson Union of Moderate Parties 360 Elder John Batick Bong Independent 399 Jeremiah Vira People's Action Party 334 Nathan Dick Nagriamel 286 Gaspard Moli Palaud Popular Movement 253 Ruth Moese Independent 194 Raphael Yeoye Vanuatu Family First Party fr Parti famille d'abord du Vanuatu 191 John Timothy Green Confederation 151 John Morsen Willie Vanua'aku Pati 149 Micah Mano Melanesian Progressive Party 138 Camillo Sekeme Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 75 Avock Esau Independent 66 George Meltek Rory Muvment blong Chiefs 60 Paul Hakwa People's Progressive Party 50 Pierre Malamlaen Vanuatu Labour Party 48 Elizabeth Sihos Independent 27 62 7734 Maewo Philip Boedoro Vanua'aku Pati 664 Jonas Cullwick National United Party 623 Santus Wari Union of Moderate Parties 330 Jonah Toakanase Nagriamel 68 22 2124 Malekula Esmon Saimon Melanesian Progressive Party 799 Kisito Teilemb Union of Moderate Parties 743 Eta Rory Vanuatu Family First Party fr Parti famille d'abord du Vanuatu 730 Paul Telukluk Namangi Aute 644 Don Ken Stephen Independent 622 Sato Kilman People's Progressive Party 606 Donna Browny Vanuatu Republican Party 480 Pierre-Chanel Worwor Vanuatu Republican Party 478 Charlie Rokrok National United Party 474 Vital Tsiabon Vanuatu Family First Party fr Parti famille d'abord du Vanuatu 468 Simeon Ennis Green Confederation 427 Shetric Setrack National United Party 416 Carl Patunvanu Independent 403 Masing Alick People's Progressive Party 358 Norbert Ngpan Green Confederation 345 Alpi Baleng Independent 342 Nelpar John Kith National United Party 323 Tony Ata Vanua'aku Pati 322 Sam Mahit People's Progressive Party 317 Daniel Kute Independent 308 Tom Andrew Nat-Naour Independent 294 Johnety Jerety Union of Moderate Parties 274 Jacob Thyna Friend Melanesian Party 270 Jacob Frank Vanua'aku Pati 262 Kalsay Kalmasay National Community Association 251 Veremaito Billiam Melanesian Progressive Party 246 Gaston Muluane Namangi Aute 232 Paolo Lawac Namangi Aute 223 Jeneck Patunvanu Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 220 Willie Mark Independent 204 Jimmy Daniel Aptvanu Independent 158 Fred William Tasso fr Vanuatu Labour Party 147 Johnalsin Buktan Independent 143 Obediah Kensi Vanua'aku Pati 142 Timothy Maltock Independent 137 Pechoux Meltetamat Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 126 Marie Pascale Meleoune Independent 100 Willie Apia Masing Independent 89 Ronnie Jacobus Melanesian Alliance 69 John Ammil Independent 68 Zilo Bong Fanteng Independent 62 Raymond Atin Independent 59 David Willion Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 51 Albert Muna Independent 51 Raoul Nemtenmal Nagriamel 30 Olivier Fidelio Muvment blong Chiefs 29 Enbue Lenneth United Liberation Front 7 141 17655 Malo–Aore Havo Molisale Nagriamel 546 Nikenike Vurobaravu Vanua'aku Pati 541 Josias Moli Vanuatu Republican Party 410 Sano Alvea Independent 338 Vula Livo Union of Moderate Parties 330 Juliet Sumbe Muvment blong Chiefs 87 Mele Ravo Namangi Aute 79 36 2910 Other Southern Islands Ture Kailo Vanua'aku Pati 816 Thomas Nentu Independent 319 Masel Wilson Manua National United Party 304 James Silas Vanuatu Labour Party 192 John Mete Apei National Community Association 112 Helen Stela Naupa Melanesian Alliance 81 James Yaviong People's Progressive Party 76 32 2329 Paama David Areasuv People's Progressive Party 338 Sam Dan Avock Vanua'aku Pati 287 Demis Lago Melanesian Progressive Party 89 Tom Bethuel Mail National United Party 64 Tomat Vativolivol Alibet Union of Moderate Parties 44 Mahitatan Avock Independent 1 Gideon Mael Green Confederation 0 8 928 Pentecost Charlot Salwai Union of Moderate Parties 1023 Ham Lini National United Party 726 David Tosul National United Party 569 Bruce Asal Union of Moderate Parties 560 Tony Nari fr Vanua'aku Pati 445 Godfrey Buleur National United Party 443 Gildas Tabianga National United Party 442 Noel Tamata Mala People's Progressive Party 313 Ezekiel Bule Vanuatu Labour Party 260 Lazare Asal Vanuatu Republican Party 236 David Alberto Huri Independent 231 Hilario Rebu Nagriamel 223 Norbert Sumsum Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 220 Joseph Tariodo Green Confederation 217 Silas Aru Independent 217 Mark Danol Independent 194 Sylvester Bulesa Independent 187 Telkon Bebe People's Action Party 143 Joseph Tabirap Independent 123 Gratien Moisoul Muvment blong Chiefs 115 Luc Siba Vanuatu Christian Party 75 Witnol Bule National Community Association 51 Jonathan Siro Independent 46 Edward Rau Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu 45 Winston Wisly Tabi Independent 14 Joram Tugu Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 10 104 10538 Port Vila Ralph Regenvanu Independent 1710 Moana Carcasses Kalosil Green Confederation 1086 Edward Natapei Vanua'aku Pati 929 Maxime Carlot Korman Vanuatu Republican Party 846 Abel David Shepherds Alliance fr Parti de l'Alliance des Bergers 829 Patrick Crowby National United Party 787 Ephraim Kalsakau Vanuatu Labour Party 774 Paul Avock Hungai Vanua'aku Pati 661 Willie Jimmy National United Party 616 Pierre Tor Independent 559 Tanarango Solo National Community Association 549 Henri Taga Tarikarea Union of Moderate Parties 467 Ambrosio Melteres Union of Moderate Parties 467 Molbah Hilaire Bule Independent 338 Isabelle Bani Vanuatu Family First Party fr Parti famille d'abord du Vanuatu 337 Georgio Calo Union of Moderate Parties 312 Daniel Ronnie Independent 305 Dinh Van Than Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 298 Taripoa Kalfabun Melanesian Progressive Party 297 Silas Charles Hakwa People's Action Party 256 Nato Taiwia Melanesian Progressive Party 250 John Luen Tarinuamata Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu 241 Henry Maximo People's Progressive Party 222 Christophe Leye Independent 218 Bob Kuao Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu 213 Moses Stevens Vanuatu Christian Party 198 Jay Ngwele Independent 195 Robinson Rono Independent 193 Michael Sarea Kalsakau Independent 178 Malachai Sakou Independent 162 Mike Bakeoliu Independent 152 Ann Karie Independent 148 Albert Iokai Independent 147 Marco Herrominly Muvment blong Chiefs 101 Tety Cyrus Independent 99 Nibtik Markson Shepherds Alliance fr Parti de l'Alliance des Bergers 78 Abie Jack Marikembo Union blong Democratic Kastom Laef Movement 78 Daniel Toara Kokona Independent 78 Cyriaque Melep Nagriamel 76 Keinoho Hosea Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 51 Jimmy Andeng Tomburin Kastom Movement 43 Linda Kalpoi Muvment blong Chiefs 34 Kasso Willie Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu 33 Wendy Himford Christian Democratic Party 32 Tom Kasso Taley Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu 31 Paul Bila Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 28 Harry Collins Independent 23 Hendon Kalsakau Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 16 Joe Nocklam Union blong Democratic Kastom Laef Movement 16 Iarawoi Rezel Samana Independent 16 Manina Packete Muvment blong Chiefs 14 207 22308 Santo Samson Samsen Vanuatu Republican Party 1159 Serge Vohor Union of Moderate Parties 946 Solomon Lorin Union of Moderate Parties 888 Jean Ravou Akii Kolomule Vanuatu Progressive Republican Farmers Party 837 Marcellino Pipite Vanuatu Republican Party 659 Voiasusu Tae Union of Moderate Parties 589 Sela Molisa Vanua'aku Pati 548 Christion Maliu Union of Moderate Parties 529 John Lum Nagriamel 517 Philip Andikar Independent 498 Moliare Vatout Independent 495 Shem Kalo Independent 495 John Tari Molbarav Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 492 Sandie Iacvuth National United Party 462 Warssal Leon Katty Nagriamel 462 Livo Salerua Vanua'aku Pati 456 Vanua Mele Vanuatu Liberal Party 391 Akisina Maliu Independent 308 Loy Saul Muvment blong Chiefs 294 Andiron Andi Farfar Independent 254 Varucu Paialoloso Muvment blong Chiefs 245 John Noel Independent 239 Norman Kandy National United Party 233 Jimmy Nakato Stevens Nagriamel 232 Tavi Mele Independent 217 Moses Wyne National United Party 199 Allan Pama Independent 167 Raja Lui Green Confederation 152 Ninisia Karaivatu Melanesian Progressive Party 151 Mara William Reur Vanuatu Family First Party fr Parti famille d'abord du Vanuatu 95 Lestar James People's Action Party 56 John Walker Rii People's Action Party 44 Tining Jackson Muvment blong Chiefs 39 Jimmys Imbert Independent 14 134 19934 Shepherds Daniel Kalo Toara Green Confederation 298 Baptiste Firiam Maripu Vanua'aku Pati 207 Robert B. Samuel People's Progressive Party 122 Morris Amos Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 106 Joel Matariki National United Party 34 Jean William Marimarae Union of Moderate Parties 1 9 907 Tanna Harry Iauko Vanua'aku Pati 1662 Joe Natuman Vanua'aku Pati 992 Bob Loughman Vanua'aku Pati 955 Moses Kahu Vanua'aku Pati 908 Morking Stevens National United Party 855 Isaac Judah Independent 822 Louis Etap Independent 569 Willie Lop People's Progressive Party 514 Keasipai Song Union of Moderate Parties 482 Charley Nako Independent 477 Collin Natonga National Community Association 463 Kelson Hosea Union of Moderate Parties 458 Steven Iapum Natuka Independent 414 Samuel Pusai Independent 406 Joel Kamtop Lop Independent 368 Willie Posen Independent 347 Thomas Iaru Independent 322 Gilbert Norman Union of Moderate Parties 276 Jack Iauko People's Progressive Party 246 Tom Ierongen Ienumaku Vanua'aku Pati 245 Less John Napuati Vanuatu National Party fr Parti national de Vanuatu 211 Simon Kaukare Muvment blong Chiefs 193 Kawai J. Thompson Vanuatu Republican Party 184 Raymond Michel Independent 184 Walter Kota Vanuatu Family First Party fr Parti famille d'abord du Vanuatu 178 Isaac Wan Green Confederation 172 Jonah Tagapu People's Progressive Party 164 Jack Kapum Muvment blong Chiefs 158 Peter Jeremiah Niamak Independent 147 Jeffrey Lauha Melanesian Progressive Party 106 Jimmy Tom Lume National Community Association 106 Joseph Niel Yeba Vanuatu Labour Party 89 Makam Lough Independent 52 James Nimanpen Independent 20 Sam Lop Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party 7 247 21500 Tongoa Willie Ruben Abel Titongoa Vanua'aku Pati 488 Nicole Jimmy Vanuatu Republican Party 418 Tom Seule National United Party 275 Maala Haruel Roy Union of Moderate Parties 61 Lesly Peter Tapangator Shepherds Alliance fr Parti de l'Alliance des Bergers 34 22 1738 Subsequent by-elections 2009 Vanuatuan by-elections, in Efate, Epi, Southern Islands, and Tanna. Analysis Derek Brien, of the Pacific Policy Institute of Public Policy in Port Vila, made the following comment on the election: "In effect we've had two elections here in Vanuatu. We've got the election here in town, Port Vila, and Efate, the island on which it's situated, and then the rest of the country where 80 per cent of the population lives. And I say that because in the lead up to the election a lot of the media, a lot of the analysts were predicting a mood for change. I think what we forgot in that debate, or in that discussion in the lead up to the election, what was the rest of the country talking about. The rural areas where the majority of people don't have access to newspapers, televisions and, in the last few years, radio because there's been a problem with the transmitter. And in a lot of cases the rural electorate has been totally disengaged from both the government process and certainly the political process. It's not about policy basis down there. It's about patronage. It's about personalities.""Uncertainty after Vanuatu's general election", ABC Radio Australia, 9 September 2008 See also List of members of the Parliament of Vanuatu (2008–2012) References Vanuatu General Category:Elections in Vanuatu Vanuatu