Solomon Islands general election, 1989

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General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 22 February 1989.[1] A total of 257 candidates contested the election,[2] the result of which was a victory for the People's Alliance Party, which won 23 of the 38 seats.

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/-
People's Alliance Party 15,562 19.2 23 +11
Solomon Islands United Party 14,703 18.1 4 -9
National Democratic Party 4,870 6.0 0 -1
National Front for Progress 699 0.8 3 New
Independents 45,096 55.7 4 -4
Solomon Islands Labour Party 2 New
Solomon Islands Liberal Party 2 New
Invalid/blank votes - - -
Total 83,930 100 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 0199249598
  2. ^ Solomon Islands Inter-Parliamentary Union