1989 Nauruan parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 9 December 1989, after the resignation of President Hammer DeRoburt following a vote of no-confidence in August and the subsequent resignation of his replacement, Kenas Aroi, for health reasons. [1] Following the election Bernard Dowiyogo was elected President by the Parliament, defeating DeRoburt. [1] Voter turnout was 88.7%. [2]

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Results

PartyVotes%Seats
Independents2,287100.0018
Total2,287100.0018
Valid votes2,28797.53
Invalid/blank votes582.47
Total votes2,345100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,65988.19
Source: Gazette, Nohlen et al.

By constituency

ConstituencyCandidateVotesNotes
Aiwo René Reynaldo Harris 151.75Elected
Kinza Godfrey Clodumar 134.77Elected
David Libokimedo Agir121.43
Patrick Deire Cook104.96
Marsh Deigoub Bill83.25
Pamela Eobtsina Scriven77.58
Invalid/blank votes8
Total votes cast283
Anabar Ludwig Derangadage Scotty 152.3Elected
Obeira Menke 111Elected
Maein Deiregagea 92.3
Invalid/blank votes1
Total votes cast195
Anetan Roy Demanganuwe Degoregore 141.79Elected
Eidagarube Ruby Japhet 116.39Elected
Lawrence Stephen 106.42
Vassal Abogo Gadoengin 75.45
Rimone Tom71.58
Adago Deinuwea Bucky Ika69.25
Aloysius Gonzaga Namoduk67.32
Invalid/blank votes14
Total votes cast264
Boe Hammer DeRoburt 144.61Elected
Nangindeit Temanimon Kenas Aroi 142.3Elected
Vollmer Mercury Appi105.13
August Detonga Deiye89.65
Tazio Gideon87.11
Invalid/blank votes15
Total votes cast264
Buada Vinson Franco Detenamo 157.3Elected
Ruben James Kun 114Elected
Walwyn Bernicke86.17
Invalid/blank votes2
Total votes cast197
Meneng Paul Denebaua Jeremiah 184.66Elected
Vinci Niel Clodumar 166.55Elected
Bobby Engitebo Ralph Eoe156.52
Joshua Porthos Bop112.93
Johnny Taumea92.93
Adenoango Akeidu Kepae90.87
Ralph Steven82.3
Invalid/blank votes15
Total votes cast357
Ubenide Bernard Dowiyogo 294.5Elected
Kennan Ranibok Adeang 235.37Elected
Robidok Bagewa Buraro Detudamo 229.95Elected
Gioura Derog 223.33Elected
Mark Dennis Rueben Kun207.53
Paul Laurence Maginkieo Ribauw162.17
Invalid/blank votes0
Total votes cast552
Yaren Pres Nimes Ekwona 143.42Elected
Ludwig Dowong Keke 114.22Elected
Anthony Kododo Destsimea Audoa107.62
Alfred Derangoedage Dick89.85
Fida Ewadangin Beiyoun Ika70.7
Invalid/blank votes3
Total votes cast233
Source: Republic of Nauru Government Gazette, 9 December, 1989

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References

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  2. Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p702 ISBN   0-19-924959-8