Pitcairn Islands general election, 2009

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General elections were held in the Pitcairn Islands on 11 December 2009.^[1] As there are no political parties on Pitcairn, the Deputy Mayor and all four candidates elected to the Island Council were independents.^[2] Simon Young became the first person not born on Pitcairn to be elected Deputy Mayor.^[3]

Electoral system

The four elected members were elected by single transferable vote for two year terms. In addition, the Island Council had six other members; the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor, both of whom were elected separately. The four elected members and the Deputy Mayor nominated a further member, whilst two were appointed by the Governor and one seat was reserved for a Commissioner liaising between the Governor and the Council.^[2]

Results

Voting began at 08:30 and was completed by 10:30. Of the 45 registered voters, 40 cast votes,^[1] giving a turnout of 88.9%.

Deputy Mayor

Island Council

Following the election, Pawl Warren was appointed to the Island Council by the Governor.

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