1976 Solomon Islands general election

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General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 22 June 1976.[1] Although contested by three political parties (the People's Progressive Party, the National Democratic Party and the ), the Independent Group emerged as the largest group in the Legislative Assembly, and elected Peter Kenilorea Chief Minister.[2]

Results[]

Only fourteen incumbent MLAs were re-elected, with two ministers – and – losing their seats.[3]

Party Votes % Seats
Independent Group 15
National Democratic Party 8
People's Progressive Party 6
Independents
Invalid/blank votes – –
Total 38
Source: Nohlen et al.

Aftermath[]

Following the elections, the Legislative Assembly elected the Chief Minister in mid-July,[4] with Peter Kenilorea defeating incumbent Chief Minister Solomon Mamaloni by 21 votes to 16 in the seventh round of voting.[3] Kenilorea subsequently formed a new Council of Ministers.[5]

Position Minister
Chief Minister Peter Kenilorea
Minister for Agriculture and Land
Minister for Education and Cultural Affairs
Minister for Finance
Minister for Foreign Trade, Industry and Labour
Minister for Health and Welfare
Minister of Home Affairs Francis Billy Hilly
Minister for Works and Public Utilities

References[]

  1. ^ Union fingers in ballot box Pacific Islands Monthly, June 1976, p17
  2. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p795 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Rumbles in the Solomons: 'quake' feared in assembly Pacific Islands Monthly, December 1976, p16
  4. ^ Solomons independence talks in Nov. Pacific Islands Monthly, August 1976, p. 19
  5. ^ A brand new look in the Solomons Pacific Islands Monthly, September 1976, p. 14
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