Solomon Islands general election, 1980

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General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 6 August 1980.[1] A total of 244 candidates contested the election,[2] the result of which was a victory for the Solomon Islands United Party, which won 16 of the 38 seats.

Results

Party Votes % Seats
Solomon Islands United Party10,43718.016
People's Alliance Party9.08515.710
National Democratic Party4,8788.42
Independents33,26457.610
Invalid/blank votes --
Total57,66410038
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p801 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  2. Solomon Islands Inter-Parliamentary Union