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%.

Results

President

Candidate Votes %
Haruo Remeliik1,95531.2
Roman Tmetuchl1,60825.7
Lazarus Salii1,45323.2
John Olbedabel99215.8
David Ramarui2584.1
Invalid/blank votes159-
Total6,425100
Source: Nohlen et al.

Vice-President

Candidate Votes %
Alfonso Oiterong1,95331.8
Tosiwo Nakamura1,70627.8
Isidoro Rudimch1,36422.2
Raymond Ulochong5679.2
Haruo Willter5448.9
Invalid/blank votes291-
Total6,425100
Source: Nohlen et al.

Senate

Party Votes % Seats
Independents6,266100
Invalid/blank votes159--
Total6,425100
Source: Nohlen et al.

House of Delegates

Party Votes % Seats
Independents6,266100
Invalid/blank votes159--
Total6,425100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ↑ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p752 ISBN 0-19-924959-8