2007 Nauruan parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 25 August 2007.[1] There were more than 80 candidates for the 18 seats available.[2] Fifteen MPs were reelected, among them fourteen supporters of Ludwig Scotty's government; the only opposition politician to be reelected was René Harris.[3] Of the three seats which changed hands, two were losses for the opposition and one was a gain.[4] Following the elections, there were fifteen pro-government members and three opposition members.[5]

Results

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PartySeats
Supporters of Ludwig Scotty15
Other independents3
Total18
Source: Xinhua

By constituency

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Constituency Candidate Votes Notes
Aiwo Dantes Tsitsi 213.550 Elected
René Harris 199.411 Elected
Godfrey Thoma 187.092
Clarissa Eimaoa Jeremiah 151.248
Elkoga Gadabu 144.927
Amos Randall Cook 143.764
Preston Thoma 126.582
Peta Eiredeben Gadabu 116.221
Invalid/blank votes 13
Total Votes Cast 485
Anabar Ludwig Scotty 278.810 Elected
Riddel Akua 248.948 Elected
James Deireragea 189.352
Tyrone Deiye 179.350
David Peter Gadaraoa 152.276
Corey Milton Menke 135.781
Espen Fritz 124.876
Invalid/blank votes 11
Total Votes Cast 516
Anetan Cyril Buraman 240.052 Elected
Marcus Stephen 218.390 Elected
Remy Namaduk 201.576
Landon Deireragea 158.695
Cheyenne Timothy Ika 153.452
Darryl Tom 134.810
Fabian Rue-Chen Ika 132.410
Invalid/blank votes 7
Total Votes Cast 485
Boe Baron Waqa 261.845 Elected
Mathew Batsiua 253.127 Elected
Kinza Clodumar 202.270
Vollmer Mercury Appi 129.336
Lidira Lantok Ephraim 123.223
Dale Richard Cecil 112.556
Samuel Robinen Billiam 108.270
August Detonga Deiye 103.073
Invalid/blank votes 6
Total Votes Cast 482
Buada Shadlog Bernicke 184.783 Elected
Roland Kun 176.367 Elected
Vinson Detenamo 164.983
Terangi Adam 149.883
John Palik Agir 116.067
Manfred Rabaima Depaune 114.417
Invalid/blank votes 7
Total Votes Cast 377
Meneng Sprent Dabwido 318.490 Elected
Rykers Solomon 248.043 Elected
Dogabe Abner Jeremiah 247.371
Nemo Levi Agadio 233.405
Doneke Kepae 221.469
Darius Billiam 206.777
Simpson Simon 191.281
Nimrod Botelanga 180.590
Joseph Hiram 156.959
Ivan Motiti 156.588
Aggi Ranmago Mau Edward 152.253
Invalid/blank votes 16
Total Votes Cast 782
Ubenide David Adeang 404.468 Elected
Freddie Pitcher 397.188 Elected
Valdon Dowiyogo 380.057 Elected
Fabian Ribauw 230.166 Elected
Aloysius Amwano 214.370
Ruston Kun 203.198
Darren Tsiode 187.265
Alf Diranga Itsimaera 184.033
Renos Renige Agege 162.511
Ellington Dowabobo 155.826
Michael Fury Roland 151.090
Celestine Eoaeo 144.070
Dempsey Keppa 136.031
Derog Gioura 135.363
Grillo Michael Dekarube 134.706
Andre Gorodu Notte 134.593
Anthony Roteb Garabwan 131.884
Ceila Cecilia Giouba 130.319
Kemp Detenamo 129.474
Cindy Pulvera 118.985
Wolverstone Tatum 117.049
Walton Doguape 103.084
Invalid/blank votes 59
Total Votes Cast 1,166
Yaren Dominic Tabuna 193.886 Elected
Kieren Keke 165.949 Elected
Charmaine Scotty 140.512
Pres Nimes Ekwona 112.234
Douglas Dogura Audoa 105.030
Moses Alexius Neneiya 74.691
Presley Debao 72.044
Brian Amwano 70.504
Terence Debao 66.055
John Daigon Akubor 65.242
Invalid/blank votes 9
Total Votes Cast 373
Source: Republic of Nauru Government Gazette, 26 August, 2007

Presidential election

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On 28 August the newly elected MPs elected the president,[6] who was required by the constitution be a member of parliament.[7] Incumbent president Ludwig Scotty was elected with 14 votes to three for Commonwealth Games gold-winning weightlifter Marcus Stephen.[8][9] However, after a vote of no confidence in December, 2007, Scotty's government was ousted in favour of a new administration led by Stephen who became president.

References

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  1. ^ Cooney, Campbell (1 August 2007). "Nauru Govt calls early election". Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  2. ^ Cooney, Campbell (25 August 2007). "Nauru goes to polls in early election". Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  3. ^ Sean, Dorney (26 August 2007). "Scotty Govt wins landslide Nauru election". Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  4. ^ Sean, Dorney (26 August 2007). "Nauru Government re-elected". Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Nauru's president re-elected". Xinhua. 12 August 2007. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  6. ^ Dorney, Sean (2007-08-26). "Scotty Govt wins landslide Nauru election". ABC News. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  7. ^ Constitution of Nauru (PDF) (Constitution, The President III). The Parliament of Nauru. 29 January 1968. p. 12-13.
  8. ^ "Scotty returned as Nauru president". Sydney Morning Herald. 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  9. ^ "Nauru's president re-elected". People's Daily Online. 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2007-09-06.