Palauan general election, 1980

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General elections were held in Palau on 4 November 1980 to elect a President, Vice-President, Senate and House of Delegates. All candidates ran as independents.[1] Haruo Remeliik won the election for President with 31.2% of the vote, whilst Alfonso Oiterong was elected Vice-President. Voter turnout was 80%.

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Results

President

Candidate Votes %
Haruo Remeliik 1,955 31.2
Roman Tmetuchl 1,608 25.7
Lazarus Salii 1,453 23.2
John Olbedabel 992 15.8
David Ramarui 258 4.1
Invalid/blank votes 159 -
Total 6,425 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

Vice-President

Candidate Votes %
Alfonso Oiterong 1,953 31.8
Tosiwo Nakamura 1,706 27.8
Isidoro Rudimch 1,364 22.2
Raymond Ulochong 567 9.2
Haruo Willter 544 8.9
Invalid/blank votes 291 -
Total 6,425 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

Senate

Party Votes % Seats
Independents 6,266 100
Invalid/blank votes 159 - -
Total 6,425 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

House of Delegates

Party Votes % Seats
Independents 6,266 100
Invalid/blank votes 159 - -
Total 6,425 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p752 ISBN 0199249598