Cook Islands Member of Parliament reduction referendum, 2010
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A referendum on reducing the number of MPs was held in the Cook Islands on 17 November 2012, alongside the general elections.[1] It failed at the ballot.
Background
The binding referendum required a two-thirds majority to pass.[2] However, it was unsuccessful, receiving only 4,983 votes and 59.2% support (of all votes, 63.8% of valid votes).[3] Abstention was rather high, with 623 votes or 7.4% blank or invalid.[4]
Poll
According to a poll published by the Cook Islands News on 11 September 2010, 76% of respondents supported the referendum proposal.[5] A number of politicians publicly stated their support for the referendum proposal, including Democratic Party Leader Robert Wigmore and Cook Islands Party deputy leader Teina Bishop.[6]
Results
| Cook Islands Member of Parliament reduction referendum, 2010[7] | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 No |
2,822 | 36.20 |
| Yes | 4,983 | 63.80 |
| Required majority | 66.67 | |
| Valid votes | 7,795 | 92.60 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 623 | 7.40 |
| Total votes | 8,418 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters and turnout | 10,500 | 78.00 |
References
- ↑ "Cooks referendum during November election". Radio New Zealand International. 2010-09-10. Retrieved 2010-09-10.
- ↑ "Referendum is on!". Cook Islands News. 2010-09-10. Retrieved 2010-09-16.
- ↑ "Final results give Cook Islands Party two-thirds majority". Radio New Zealand International. 2010-11-29. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
- ↑ http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=14342145444cf448b2f37865f12183
- ↑ "76% want seats cut". Cook Islands News. 2010-09-11. Retrieved 2010-09-16.
- ↑ "MPs, hopefuls support reform". Cook Islands News. 2010-09-10. Retrieved 2010-09-16.
- ↑ http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=14342145444cf448b2f37865f12183
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