1976 Solomon Islands general election
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General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 22 June 1976.[1] Although contested by three political parties (the People's Progressive Party, the National Democratic Party and the Melanesian Action Party), the Independent Group emerged as the largest group in the Legislative Assembly, and elected Peter Kenilorea Chief Minister.[2]
Results
Only fourteen incumbent MLAs were re-elected, with two ministers – David Thuguvoda and Ashley Wickham – losing their seats.[3]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Group | 15 | ||
| National Democratic Party | 8 | ||
| Melanesian Action Party | |||
| People's Progressive Party | 6 | ||
| Independents | |||
| Invalid/blank votes | – | – | |
| Total | 38 | ||
| Source: Nohlen et al. | |||
Aftermath
Following the elections, the Legislative Assembly elected the Chief Minister in mid-July,[4] with Peter Kenilorea defeating incumbent Chief Minister Solomon Mamaloni by 21 votes to 16 in the seventh round of voting.[3] Kenilorea subsequently formed a new Council of Ministers.[5]
| Position | Minister |
|---|---|
| Chief Minister | Peter Kenilorea |
| Minister for Agriculture and Land | Sethuel Kelly |
| Minister for Education and Cultural Affairs | Mariano Kelesi |
| Minister for Finance | Benedict Kinika |
| Minister for Foreign Trade, Industry and Labour | Pulepada Ghemu |
| Minister for Health and Welfare | Daniel Ho'ota |
| Minister of Home Affairs | Francis Billy Hilly |
| Minister for Works and Public Utilities | John Tepaika |
References
- ^ Union fingers in ballot box Pacific Islands Monthly, June 1976, p17
- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p795 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
- ^ a b Rumbles in the Solomons: 'quake' feared in assembly Pacific Islands Monthly, December 1976, p16
- ^ Solomons independence talks in Nov. Pacific Islands Monthly, August 1976, p. 19
- ^ A brand new look in the Solomons Pacific Islands Monthly, September 1976, p. 14
