Solomon Islands general election, 1984

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General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 24 October 1984.[1] A total of 230 candidates contested the election,[2] the result of which was a victory for the Solomon Islands United Party, which won 13 of the 38 seats, despite receiving fewer votes than the People's Alliance Party.

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/-
People's Alliance Party15,92323.212+2
Solomon Islands United Party14,66121.413-3
Solomon Agu Segu-Fenua6,1288.94New
National Democratic Party4,8707.11-1
Other parties2,6833.90-
Independents24,18435.38-2
Invalid/blank votes ---
Total68,449100380
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