1983 Kiribati parliamentary election
Early parliamentary elections were held in Kiribati on 12 January 1983, with a second round on 19 January.[1] All candidates for the 36 seats ran as independents. Voter turnout was 79.9%.
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Background
After the government or Ieremia Tabai was defeated 20–15 on a bill on equalising civil servants' salaries on 9 December 1982, Tabai brought back the same bill the following day, including a vote of confidence. After the government lost again, early elections were called.[2]
Results
Ten incumbent MPs lost their seats, including Minister for Health Ataraoti Bwebwenibure and Minister for the Line and Phoenix Group Ieremia Tata.[3]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independents | 100 | 36 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | – | |
| Total | 19,995 | 100 | 36 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 25,011 | 79.9 | – |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | |||
Aftermath
In the February presidential election, Tabai was re-elected president. Matita Taniera was re-elected Speaker and Teato Teannaki was appointed Vice President.[4]
References
- Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p679 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
- Airline, shipping issues in fall of Kiribati Government Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1982, p13
- Kiribati goes to the polls Pacific Islands Monthly, March 1983, p5
- Ieremia Tabai back as Kiribati president Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1983, p5
