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1980 Nauruan parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 6 December 1980.[1] As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents. The election was won by supporters of President Hammer DeRoburt, who re-elected him President on 9 December.[1]

Results

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Three prominent MPs lost their seats, Minister of Justice Leo Keke, former President Lagumot Harris and Roy Degoregore.[2]

PartyVotes%Seats
Independents1,540100.0018
Total1,540100.0018
Valid votes1,54097.04
Invalid/blank votes472.96
Total votes1,587100.00
Source: Gazette, Nohlen et al.[3]

By constituency

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Constituency Candidate Votes Notes
Aiwo René Harris 142.7 Elected
Libokomedo David Agir 105.816 Elected
Samuel Tsitsi 98.55
Reginald Akiri 80.85
Pamela Ebotsina Scriven 70.9
August Detonga Deiye 67.133
Invalid/blank votes 4
Total votes cast 235
Anabar[a] David Peter Gadaraoa 0 Elected
Obeira Menke 0 Elected
Invalid/blank votes 0
Total votes cast 0
Anetan Lawrence Stephen 109.666 Elected
Adago Deinuwea Bucky Ika 102.083 Elected
Roy Degoregore 94.833
Vassal Gadoengin 68.416
Invalid/blank votes 10
Total votes cast 190
Boe Hammer DeRoburt 124.333 Elected
Kenas Aroi 100.833 Elected
Yeru Boronga Uera 60.416
Frank Randolph Smith 58.166
Invalid/blank votes 1
Total votes cast 166
Buada Reuben Kun 100.833 Elected
Totouwa Depaune 86.416 Elected
Alec Hindmarsh Stephen 70
Deang Detabene 61.5
Invalid/blank votes 3
Total votes cast 156
Meneng Robert Eoe 137.725 Elected
James Ategan Bop 107.964 Elected
Frank Sinatra Jannecke Canon 104.327
Paul Denabawa Jeremiah 81.285
Christmas Denimidaoao Bam 70.242
David Audi Areyemago Dabwido 69.136
Lucas Janoa Depoudu 68.939
Alec Dogaben Jimrock Harris 67.021
Invalid/blank votes 6
Total votes cast 266
Ubenide Buraro Detudamo 202.716 Elected
Bernard Dowiyogo 187.9 Elected
Kennan Adeang 169.25 Elected
Derog Gioura 153.6 Elected
Lagumot Harris 143.083
Joseph Laben Hiram 98.95
Invalid/blank votes 20
Total votes cast 410
Yaren Joseph Detsimea Audoa 96.683 Elected
Pres Nimes Ekwona 81.483 Elected
Leo Keke 66.183
Alfred Derangdedage Dick 59.1
De-Gabwinare Jacob 45.8
John Binono Willis 45.2
Invalid/blank votes 3
Total votes cast 164
Source: Government Gazette

Aftermath

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The newly elected Parliament convened on 9 December. David Gadaroa was re-elected as Speaker, with James Ategan Bop re-elected as Deputy Speaker. Hammer DeRoburt was elected President unopposed after the only other nominee declined to participate.[2] He appointed a new government with Kenas Aroi as Minister for Finance, Joseph Detsimea Audoa as Minister for Justice, Buraro Detudamo as Minister for Works and Minister Assisting the President and Lawrence Stephen as Minister for Education and Health.[2]

In July 1981 René Harris resigned to contest a by-election and test his support. The by-election was held on 18 July and saw Harris re-elected with 111 votes; Samuel Tsitsi received 48, August Detonga Deiye received 28 and Ateo Leslie Will Amram 10.[5] There was also one invalid vote, for a total of 198 votes.[6]

Notes

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  1. ^ In the Anabar Constituency, there were only two candidates for parliament in 1980. The constituency only has two seats, so the two candidates won by default, and in this constituency, there was no election.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Nauru Inter-Parliamentary Union
  2. ^ a b c Surprises in Nauru poll Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1981, p5
  3. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p702 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  4. ^ Star, T. W. (3 December 1980). "GENERAL ELECTION 1980 ANABAR CONSTITUENCY" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (76): 2–3.
  5. ^ Nauru member bounces back Pacific Islands Monthly, September 1981, p44
  6. ^ Star, T. W. (21 July 1981). "DECLARATION OF ELECTION" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (39): 1.