Bougainvillean general election, 2010

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politics and government of
Bougainville

Presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Bougainville from 6 May to 21 May 2010.[1][2] Results were expected on 9 June 2010.

Presidential election

Incumbent James Tanis lost to long-time politician John Momis, who gained 52% of the vote, or around 50,000 votes to Tanis' 15,000.[3] Momis was sworn in on 15 June 2010.[4]

Past elections

References

  1. Maximiliano Herrera. "Electoral Calendar- world elections,US elections,presidential election,world parties". Mherrera.org. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
  2. "Stories:Bougainvilleans begin choosing MPs". Australia Network News. 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
  3. on 8 June 2010 UTC (2010-06-08). "Momis confirmed as new President of Bougainville". Rnzi.com. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
  4. PNG correspondent Liam Fox (2010-06-09). "Bougainville elects new leader - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 2010-08-21.

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