General elections were held in Vanuatu on 6 July 2004. The VP-VNP coalition won the most seats, but failed to gain a majority, which instead was cobbled together by Serge Vohor of the Union of Moderate Parties, who became Prime Minister, subsequently forming a national unity government.

However, after disagreements over establishing relations with Taiwan, he was removed from office by a motion of no confidence and replaced by the Vanuatu National United Party's Ham Lini.

Nine women candidates took part in the election. Two were elected.[1]

Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Union of Moderate Parties13,85215.028–7
Vanua'aku Pati12,81913.908–6
National United Party9,41810.2110+2
Green Confederation7,0757.673+1
Melanesian Progressive Party4,9615.3830
Vanuatu Republican Party4,6955.094+1
People's Progressive Party4,3624.734+3
Vanuatu National Party4,0014.340New
National Community Association2,3852.592+2
People's Action Party2,2632.451New
Vanua K Group1,4471.570New
Vanuatu Labour Party1,3191.430New
Friend Melanesian Party1,1011.190–1
Natatok7440.810New
Namangi Aute7070.7710
Nagriamel4050.4400
John Frum Movement2300.250New
Independents20,46822.198+3
Total92,252100.00520
Registered voters/turnout133,497
Source: Official Gazette

See also

References

  1. "Women call for change in perception" Archived 2011-03-17 at the Wayback Machine, Lora Lini, Vanuatu Daily Post, 4 February 2009
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