2009 Pitcairnese general election

General elections were held in the Pitcairn Islands on 11 December 2009.[2] As there are no political parties on Pitcairn, the Deputy Mayor and all four candidates elected to the Island Council were independents.[3] Simon Young became the first person not born on Pitcairn to be elected Deputy Mayor.[4]

Electoral system

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The four elected members were elected by single transferable vote for two year terms. In addition, the Island Council had six other members; the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor, both of whom were elected separately. The four elected members and the Deputy Mayor nominated a further member, whilst two were appointed by the Governor and one seat was reserved for a Commissioner liaising between the Governor and the Island Council.[3]

Results

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Voting began at 08:30 and was completed by 10:30. Of the 45 registered voters, 40 cast votes,[2] giving a turnout of 88.9%.

Deputy Mayor

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Candidate First round Second round Third round
Votes % Votes % Votes %
Simon Young 12 31.58 21 52.50
Jay Warren 12 31.58 19 47.50
Brenda Christian 8 21.05
Jacqui Christian 4 10.53
Pawl Warren 2 5.26
Total 38 100.00 40 100.00
Source: Pitcairn Island News

Island Council

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CandidateVotes%Notes
Brenda Christian2215.94Re-elected
Jay Warren2014.49Elected
Dave Brown1913.77Re-elected
Lea Brown1913.77Elected
Turi Griffiths1813.04Unseated
Carol Warren1611.59
Pawl Warren139.42
Jacqui Christian117.97Unseated
Total138100.00
Source: Pitcairn Island News

Following the election, Pawl Warren was appointed to the Island Council by the Governor.

References

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  1. ^ "Minutes of the Regular council Meeting held at the Pulau school" (PDF). PITCAIRN ISLAND COUNCIL. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 5 Sep 2024.
  2. ^ a b Election Archived 2012-10-17 at the Wayback Machine British High Commission, Wellington
  3. ^ a b Election profile IFES
  4. ^ 2009 Election Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Pitcairn News, December 2009