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1984 Solomon Islands general election

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General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 24 October 1984.[1] A total of 230 candidates contested the election,[2] the result of which was a victory for the Solomon Islands United Party, which won 13 of the 38 seats, despite receiving fewer votes than the People's Alliance Party.

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/-
People's Alliance Party 15,923 23.2 12 +2
Solomon Islands United Party 14,661 21.4 13 -3
Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua 6,128 8.9 4 New
National Democratic Party 4,870 7.1 1 -1
Other parties 2,683 3.9 0 -
Independents 24,184 35.3 8 -2
Invalid/blank votes - - -
Total 68,449 100 38 0
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p801 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  2. ^ Solomon Islands Inter-Parliamentary Union