Bougainvillean general election, 2010

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Presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Bougainville from 6 May to 21 May 2010.[1][2] Results were expected on 9 June 2010.

Presidential election

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Incumbent James Tanis lost to long-time politician John Momis, who gained 52% of the vote, or around 50,000 votes to Tanis' 15,000.[3] Momis was sworn in on 15 June 2010.[4]

References

  1. ^ Maximiliano Herrera. "Electoral Calendar- world elections,US elections,presidential election,world parties". Mherrera.org. http://www.mherrera.org/elections.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-21. 
  2. ^ "Stories:Bougainvilleans begin choosing MPs". Australia Network News. 2010-05-07. http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201005/2893512.htm?desktop. Retrieved 2010-08-21. 
  3. ^ Posted at 23:30 on 08 June, 2010 UTC (2010-06-08). "Momis confirmed as new President of Bougainville". Rnzi.com. http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=54051. Retrieved 2010-08-21. 
  4. ^ By PNG correspondent Liam Fox (2010-06-09). "Bougainville elects new leader - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". Abc.net.au. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/09/2922485.htm?section=world. Retrieved 2010-08-21. 

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