Democratic Alliance Party (Solomon Islands)

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Democratic Alliance Party
Leader Rick Houenipwela
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The Democratic Alliance Party is a political party in the Solomon Islands led by Rick Houenipwela. [1]

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History

The DAP supports maintaining the country's alliance with Taiwan. [2]

In the 2014 general elections, the party won seven seats, becoming the largest party in Parliament. [3]

Election results

ElectionVotes%Seats+/–
2014 19,9927.78 (#2)
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2019 19,7206.37 (#5)
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2024 5,5151.59 (#10)
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References

  1. "'WE CARE': SIDP and DAP signs coalition agreement ahead of elections". Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation . 6 February 2024. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  2. "Solomon Islands: Political parties reaffirm ties with Taiwan". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 11 February 2019.
  3. 2014 National General Election Results Archived 2014-11-25 at the Wayback Machine SIEC