1978 Marshallese general election

General elections were held in the Marshall Islands on 22 December 1978.[1]

Results

Sixty candidates contested the 14 seats in the Legislature.[1] In addition to the elected members, the Marshallese former members of the Congress of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands were appointed at-large members of the Legislature; these included senators Amata Kabua and Wilfred Kendall and representatives Ataji Balos, Chuji Chutaro, John Heine, Ekpap Silk and Ruben Zackhras.[2]

Constituency Elected member
First DistrictKunar Abner
Namo Hermios
Tom Kijiner
Second DistrictJack Jorban
Jina Lavin
Lerok Leben
Henry Samuel
Third DistrictCarl Heine
Watak Kabua
Evelyn Konou
Litokwa Tomeing
Fourth DistrictJeton Anjain
Imata Kabua
Botland Loeak
Source: Highlights

References

  1. Nitijela Election Results Highlights, 15 January 1979
  2. Nitijele Special Session Called Highlights, 1 February 1979, p5
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