2022 Vanuatuan general election|
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All 52 seats in Parliament 27 seats needed for a majority |
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. |
Snap general elections were held in Vanuatu on 13 October 2022 to elect all 52 seats in Parliament. President Nikenike Vurobaravu dissolved Parliament in August 2022 on advice of the Council of Ministers ahead of a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Bob Loughman.[1]
Background
On 18 August 2022 the new president dissolved Parliament midway through the parliamentary term at the request of Prime Minister Bob Loughman, who requested the dissolution to avoid a no confidence vote.[2] The motion sparked criticism from the opposition, with opposition leader Ralph Regenvanu announcing that the opposing parties would contest the dissolution in court.[3]
Electoral system
The 52 members of Parliament were elected for four years terms by single non-transferable vote in eighteen constituencies, ten of which were multi-member constituencies of between two and seven seats, while the remaining eight were single-member constituencies in which the vote takes the form of a first-past-the-post system.[4]
Results
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Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
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| Vanua'aku Pati | 20,511 | 15.50 | 7 | 0 |
| Union of Moderate Parties | 15,223 | 11.51 | 7 | +2 |
| Rural Development Party | 11,451 | 8.65 | 4 | +2 |
| Land and Justice Party | 10,183 | 7.70 | 4 | –5 |
| Reunification Movement for Change | 9,830 | 7.43 | 5 | –2 |
| Leaders Party of Vanuatu | 9,736 | 7.36 | 5 | 0 |
| Iauko Group | 8,093 | 6.12 | 3 | +1 |
| National United Party | 5,040 | 3.81 | 4 | 0 |
| Nagriamel Movement | 3,240 | 2.45 | 1 | 0 |
| People's Progressive Party | 3,221 | 2.43 | 2 | +1 |
| Green Confederation | 2,346 | 1.77 | 0 | –1 |
| People's Unity Development Party | 1,864 | 1.41 | 1 | 0 |
| Vanuatu National Development Party | 1,624 | 1.23 | 2 | +1 |
| Pikinini Blong Kraon | 1,334 | 1.01 | 0 | New |
| Laverwo Movement | 1,320 | 1.00 | 1 | New |
| Vanuatu Progressive Development Party | 1,318 | 1.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Vanuatu Presidential Party | 1,119 | 0.85 | 0 | 0 |
| Vemarana | 1,038 | 0.78 | 0 | –1 |
| Unity for Change Movement | 1,020 | 0.77 | 1 | New |
| Vanuatu Liberal Movement | 1,002 | 0.76 | 1 | 0 |
| Vanuatu New Nation Party | 886 | 0.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Ngwasoanda Custom Movement | 868 | 0.66 | 1 | 0 |
| Namarakieana Movement | 842 | 0.64 | 1 | New |
| Liswin | 763 | 0.58 | 0 | New |
| The People's Party | 732 | 0.55 | 0 | 0 |
| Vanuatu Community Movement | 714 | 0.54 | 0 | 0 |
| People's Services Party | 672 | 0.51 | 0 | New |
| Pentecost Aelan Kastom Movement | 586 | 0.44 | 0 | New |
| Oceania Transformation Movement | 583 | 0.44 | 0 | 0 |
| Vanuatu Republican Party | 557 | 0.42 | 0 | 0 |
| Upi Nafzan Iskei | 445 | 0.34 | 0 | 0 |
| Vanuatu Cultural Self Reliant Movement | 398 | 0.30 | 0 | –1 |
| United Movements for Vanuatu People | 315 | 0.24 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Freedom Alliance Party | 302 | 0.23 | 0 | New |
| Wan Nakamal | 240 | 0.18 | 0 | New |
| Friend Melanesian Party | 229 | 0.17 | 0 | 0 |
| Vanuatu Progressive Republican Farmer Party | 197 | 0.15 | 0 | 0 |
| North to South United Party | 190 | 0.14 | 0 | New |
| Shepherds Alliance Party | 138 | 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Liberal Democratic Party | 81 | 0.06 | 0 | New |
| Shepherd Sea Eagles Alliance | 49 | 0.04 | 0 | New |
| Household Prosperity Party | 34 | 0.03 | 0 | New |
| Movement for Righteousness, Peace and Justice | 16 | 0.01 | 0 | New |
| Imaim | 4 | 0.00 | 0 | New |
| Independents | 11,958 | 9.04 | 1 | +1 |
Total | 132,312 | 100.00 | 52 | 0 |
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Valid votes | 132,312 | 99.13 | |
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Invalid/blank votes | 1,155 | 0.87 | |
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Total votes | 133,467 | 100.00 | |
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Registered voters/turnout | 302,258 | 44.16 | |
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Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office |
By constituency
EfateCandidate | Party | Votes | % |
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| Norris Jack Kalmet | Reunification Movement for Change | 1,837 | 9.56 |
| Jean Baptist Tama | Independent | 1,782 | 9.27 |
| Andrew Samuel Kalpoilep | Union of Moderate Parties | 1,767 | 9.19 |
| Gloria Julia King | Union of Moderate Parties | 1,618 | 8.42 |
| Luo Jesse | Union of Moderate Parties | 1,533 | 7.98 |
| Fred Lui Samuel | Vanua'aku Pati | 1,340 | 6.97 |
| Eric Iani | Iauko Group | 1,179 | 6.13 |
| Benson Clerance Kanas | Leaders Party of Vanuatu | 1,077 | 5.60 |
| Gillon William Kalotiti | Land and Justice Party | 966 | 5.03 |
| Bakoa Kaltonga | Vanua'aku Pati | 913 | 4.75 |
| Joshua Tafura Kalsakau | Rural Development Party | 897 | 4.67 |
| Lionel Kalwat | The People's Party | 732 | 3.81 |
| Malas Junior Metovao | Vanuatu New Nation Party | 704 | 3.66 |
| Kalmer Kalwatman | Vanua'aku Pati | 529 | 2.75 |
| John Mark Ruben Tarisong | Vanua'aku Pati | 485 | 2.52 |
| Kaltak Ghislain | Upi Nafzan Iskei | 445 | 2.32 |
| Morrison Frank Robert | Green Confederation | 369 | 1.92 |
| Graham Jack Takalo | Independent | 324 | 1.69 |
| Alick Kalmelu Motoutorua | Independent | 229 | 1.19 |
| David Woka Daniel | Independent | 226 | 1.18 |
| Jean Pierre Serel | National United Party | 113 | 0.59 |
| Paul Tabinok Ruvurup | Independent | 85 | 0.44 |
| Iven Marafi | Divine Freedom Alliance Party | 71 | 0.37 |
Total | 19,221 | 100.00 |
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Valid votes | 19,221 | 98.98 |
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Invalid/blank votes | 198 | 1.02 |
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Total votes | 19,419 | 100.00 |
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Registered voters/turnout | 46,888 | 41.42 |
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MaewoCandidate | Party | Votes | % |
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| Ian Wilson | Ngwasoanda Custom Movement | 868 | 41.53 |
| Reynolds Boeson Boeleguriega | Vanua'aku Pati | 516 | 24.69 |
| Silli Manaseh | Independent | 294 | 14.07 |
| Vanessa Molisa | Laverwo Movement | 268 | 12.82 |
| Mickney Aruwai Natu | Rural Development Party | 144 | 6.89 |
Total | 2,090 | 100.00 |
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Valid votes | 2,090 | 97.89 |
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Invalid/blank votes | 45 | 2.11 |
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Total votes | 2,135 | 100.00 |
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Registered voters/turnout | 3,438 | 62.10 |
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Port VilaCandidate | Party | Votes | % |
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| Justin Ngwele | Rural Development Party | 2,171 | 12.91 |
| Ralph Regenvanu | Land and Justice Party | 2,115 | 12.57 |
| Anthony Iauko | Union of Moderate Parties | 1,578 | 9.38 |
| Ishmael Kalsakau | Union of Moderate Parties | 1,516 | 9.01 |
| Ulrich Sumptoh | Reunification Movement for Change | 1,342 | 7.98 |
| Kenneth Natapei | Vanua'aku Pati | 1,174 | 6.98 |
| Moana Carcasses Kalosil | Green Confederation | 963 | 5.72 |
| Natonga Saby | Union of Moderate Parties | 892 | 5.30 |
| James Tari | Independent | 804 | 4.78 |
| Felix Stephen Dorrick | Leaders Party of Vanuatu | 723 | 4.30 |
| Sam Firi | Independent | 477 | 2.84 |
| Sowany Joseph Matou | National United Party | 404 | 2.40 |
| Lui Doresday Kenneth | Independent | 375 | 2.23 |
| Nadia Kanegai | Independent | 331 | 1.97 |
| Hocten Paul | United Movements for Vanuatu People | 315 | 1.87 |
| Donald Benjamin Abiut | Namarakieana Movement | 274 | 1.63 |
| Hezekiah Loli Bodan Vanu | Independent | 266 | 1.58 |
| Etul Olivier | Pikinini Blong Kraon Movement | 229 | 1.36 |
| Christopher Joseph Kernot | Wan Nakamal | 206 | 1.22 |
| Lopez Adams | Independent | 143 | 0.85 |
| Morris Tom Kaloran | Shepherd Alliance Party | 138 | 0.82 |
| Hilton Dunstan | People's Progressive Party | 115 | 0.68 |
| Willie Jimmy | Liberal Democratic Party | 81 | 0.48 |
| Evelyne Utissets | Independent | 66 | 0.39 |
| Joseph Bani Togagi | People's Unity Development Party | 50 | 0.30 |
| Joel Jeff Patunvanu | Nagriamel | 45 | 0.27 |
| Jacques Gedeon Taritong | Independent | 28 | 0.17 |
Total | 16,821 | 100.00 |
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Valid votes | 16,821 | 99.06 |
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Invalid/blank votes | 160 | 0.94 |
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Total votes | 16,981 | 100.00 |
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Registered voters/turnout | 50,151 | 33.86 |
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SantoCandidate | Party | Votes | % |
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| Mabhe Rick Tchamako | Reunification Movement for Change | 1,900 | 9.04 |
| Ati Camillo | Iauko Group | 1,764 | 8.39 |
| Samson Samsen | Vanua'aku Pati | 1,380 | 6.56 |
| Sakaes Lulu | People's Progressive Party | 1,158 | 5.51 |
| Leonard Joshua Pikioune | Nagriamel | 1,134 | 5.39 |
| Vari Peter James | Unity for Change Movement | 1,020 | 4.85 |
| Gaetan Pikinoune | Vanuatu Liberal Movement | 1,002 | 4.77 |
| Alfred Maoh | Land and Justice Party | 974 | 4.63 |
| Ronald Kay Warsal | Vanua'aku Pati | 969 | 4.61 |
| John Lum | Nagriamel | 959 | 4.56 |
| Stevens Nano Fabiano | Vemarana Federation Custom Movement | 946 | 4.50 |
| Eric Letlet | Vanua'aku Pati | 937 | 4.46 |
| Jean Toa | National United Party | 905 | 4.30 |
| Livo Mele | Vanuatu Community Movement | 714 | 3.40 |
| Urinamoli Wara Wara | Rural Development Party | 688 | 3.27 |
| Serge Vohor | Pikinini Blong Kraon Movement | 619 | 2.94 |
| Marcellino Pipite | Vanuatu Republican Party | 557 | 2.65 |
| George Jacob | People's Unity Development Party | 507 | 2.41 |
| Ravu Breten | Union of Moderate Parties | 491 | 2.34 |
| Sopakum Nako | Vanuatu Presidential Party | 474 | 2.25 |
| Taribagoto Glen Steward | Independent | 243 | 1.16 |
| Edwin Amblus | Friend Melanesian Party | 229 | 1.09 |
| Tiroles Jean Jacques Maliu | Independent | 212 | 1.01 |
| Ravou Akii Kolomoule Jean | Vanuatu Progress Republican Fama | 197 | 0.94 |
| William John Verekon Arme | Leaders Party of Vanuatu | 197 | 0.94 |
| Bororoa Edouard Boulememe | North to South United Party | 190 | 0.90 |
| Antonio Tal | Green Confederation | 181 | 0.86 |
| Arsen Maliu | Union of Moderate Parties | 176 | 0.84 |
| Timothy Ian Pune | Independent | 115 | 0.55 |
| Kolumule Philip Panpan | Independent | 89 | 0.42 |
| Gabriel Voia Lulu | National United Party | 83 | 0.39 |
| Daniel R. M. Molisa | Community Movement for Righteousness, Peace and Justice | 16 | 0.08 |
Total | 21,026 | 100.00 |
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Valid votes | 21,026 | 99.36 |
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Invalid/blank votes | 136 | 0.64 |
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Total votes | 21,162 | 100.00 |
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Registered voters/turnout | 44,101 | 47.99 |
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ShepherdsCandidate | Party | Votes | % |
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| John Timakata | Vanua'aku Pati | 552 | 62.73 |
| Willie Pakoa Saatearoto | Green Confederation | 279 | 31.70 |
| Harrison Toar L. Vaka Matan | Shepherd Sea Eagles Alliance | 49 | 5.57 |
Total | 880 | 100.00 |
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Valid votes | 880 | 98.99 |
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Invalid/blank votes | 9 | 1.01 |
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Total votes | 889 | 100.00 |
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Registered voters/turnout | 1,495 | 59.46 |
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Southern IslandsCandidate | Party | Votes | % |
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| Netvunei Tomker | Leaders Party of Vanuatu | 1,128 | 50.45 |
| Shing Benjamin Nepcevanhas | Vanua'aku Pati | 599 | 26.79 |
| Martin David Naling Nilwo | Rural Development Party | 509 | 22.76 |
Total | 2,236 | 100.00 |
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Valid votes | 2,236 | 98.98 |
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Invalid/blank votes | 23 | 1.02 |
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Total votes | 2,259 | 100.00 |
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Registered voters/turnout | 4,613 | 48.97 |
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TannaCandidate | Party | Votes | % |
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| Emanuel Xavier Harry | Iauko Group | 2,359 | 13.08 |
| Jothan Napat | Leaders Party of Vanuatu | 2,230 | 12.37 |
| Andrew Solomon Napuat | Land and Justice Party | 1,747 | 9.69 |
| Johnny Koanapo | Vanua'aku Pati | 1,708 | 9.47 |
| Nako Ianatom Natuman | Union of Moderate Parties | 1,380 | 7.65 |
| Simil Kalptu Johnson Youse | Vanua'aku Pati | 1,332 | 7.39 |
| Bob Loughman | Vanua'aku Pati | 1,200 | 6.66 |
| Robin Kapapa Tom | Union of Moderate Parties | 878 | 4.87 |
| Joe Natuman | Liswin | 763 | 4.23 |
| James Noumeta | Independent | 760 | 4.22 |
| Natonga Collin Jacques | Union of Moderate Parties | 725 | 4.02 |
| Silas Rouard Yatan | Green Confederation | 554 | 3.07 |
| Willie Kapalu | Independent | 509 | 2.82 |
| Thomas Laken | Reunification Movement for Change | 464 | 2.57 |
| Tom Noam | Rural Development Party | 454 | 2.52 |
| Nalau Jeffry Kaut | Independent | 434 | 2.41 |
| John Junior Ierongen | Rural Development Party | 376 | 2.09 |
| Peter Kaoh | Independent | 116 | 0.64 |
| Song Keasipai | Pikinini Blong Kraon Movement | 35 | 0.19 |
| George Iapson | Imaim | 4 | 0.02 |
| Daniel Koman | Independent | 2 | 0.01 |
Total | 18,030 | 100.00 |
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Valid votes | 18,030 | 99.27 |
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Invalid/blank votes | 133 | 0.73 |
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Total votes | 18,163 | 100.00 |
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Registered voters/turnout | 41,945 | 43.30 |
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TongoaCandidate | Party | Votes | % |
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| John Amos | Namarakieana Movement | 568 | 48.80 |
| Willie Daniel Kalo | Union of Moderate Parties | 455 | 39.09 |
| Thomson Pakoa Matokai Kokona | People's Unity Development Party | 140 | 12.03 |
| Maryline. A. Abel | Vanua'aku Pati | 1 | 0.09 |
Total | 1,164 | 100.00 |
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Valid votes | 1,164 | 99.83 |
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Invalid/blank votes | 2 | 0.17 |
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Total votes | 1,166 | 100.00 |
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Registered voters/turnout | 2,647 | 44.05 |
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Aftermath
On 4 November Ishmael Kalsakau of the UMP, who has been the Deputy Prime Minister in the previous government, has been approved as Prime Minister after siding with the previous Leader of Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu of the GJP. The parliamentary majority in support of Kalsaku is composed of members from 8 coalition partners: UMP, GJP, LPV, RMC, NUP, VNDP, PPP and LM, for a total of 30 MPs.[5][6] Vanuatu elected its first woman parliament member in 14 years; Gloria Julia King.[7][8]
Subsequent by-elections
2023 Malekula by-election
Caused by the criminal conviction of incumbent Sanick Asang. Despite this Asang was declared eligible and contested the snap election. The election was held on 7 September 2023.
2024 Ambrym by-election
the seat was vacated after Bruno Leingkone (National United Party) missed three consecutive sittings of Parliament while receiving medical treatment in South Korea. The election was held on 14 March 2024.
See also
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