General elections were held in the Pitcairn Islands on 11 December 2009.[1] As there are no political parties on Pitcairn, the Deputy Mayor and all four candidates elected to the Island Council were independents.[2] Simon Young became the first person not born on Pitcairn to be elected Deputy Mayor.[3]

Electoral system

The four elected members were elected by single transferable vote for two year terms. In addition, the Island Council had six other members; the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor, both of whom were elected separately. The four elected members and the Deputy Mayor nominated a further member, whilst two were appointed by the Governor and one seat was reserved for a Commissioner liaising between the Governor and the Island Council.[2]

Results

Voting began at 08:30 and was completed by 10:30. Of the 45 registered voters, 40 cast votes,[1] giving a turnout of 88.9%.

Deputy Mayor

Candidate First round Second round Third round
Votes % Votes % Votes %
Simon Young1231.582152.50
Jay Warren1231.581947.50
Brenda Christian821.05
Jacqui Christian410.53
Pawl Warren25.26
Total38100.0040100.00
Source: Pitcairn Island News

Island Council

CandidateVotes%Notes
Brenda Christian2215.94Re-elected
Jay Warren2014.49Elected
Dave Brown1913.77Re-elected
Lea Brown1913.77Elected
Turi Griffiths1813.04Unseated
Carol Warren1611.59
Pawl Warren139.42
Jacqui Christian117.97Unseated
Total138100.00
Source: Pitcairn Island News

Following the election, Pawl Warren was appointed to the Island Council by the Governor.

References

  1. 1 2 Election Archived 2012-10-17 at the Wayback Machine British High Commission, Wellington
  2. 1 2 Election profile IFES
  3. ↑ 2009 Election Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Pitcairn News, December 2009
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