Kiribati parliamentary election, 1998

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Parliamentary elections were held in Kiribati on 23 September 1998, with a second round on 30 September.[1] Although all candidates for the 40 seats ran as independents,[2] they could be divided into three groups; the National Progressive Party, Protect the Maneaba, and unaffiliated independents.[3] Independents emerged as the largest group in Parliament, with 15 of the 40 seats.

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/-
Independents 15 +4
Protect the Maneaba 14 +1
National Progressive Party 11 +4
Invalid/blank votes - - -
Total 40 +1
Source: Nohlen et al

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p679 ISBN 0199249598
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p681 ISBN 0199249598
  3. ^ Kiribati: Elections held in 1994 Inter-Parliamentary Union