1979 Marshallese general election
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General elections were held in the Marshall Islands on 10 April 1979.[1]
Results[]
Four of the 33 seats in the Legislature were won by candidates representing the group, with the other 29 taken by independents.[1]
| Constituency | Elected member |
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| Ailinglaplap Atoll | |
| Ruben Zackhras | |
| Ailuk Atoll | |
| Arno Atoll | |
| Aur Atoll | |
| Ebon Atoll | |
| Enewetak & Ujelang Atoll | |
| Jabot Island | Kessai Note |
| Jaluit Atoll | |
| Evelyn Konou | |
| Kili, Bikini & Atoll | |
| Kwajalein Atoll | |
| Imata Kabua | |
| Lae Atoll | |
| Lib Atoll | |
| Likiep Atoll | |
| Majuro Atoll | Amata Kabua |
| Maloelap Atoll | Namo Hermios |
| Mejit Island | |
| Mili Atoll | |
| Namdrik Atoll | |
| Namu Atoll | Atlan Anien |
| Rongelap Atoll | Jeton Anjain |
| Ujae Atoll | |
| Utrik Atoll | |
| Wotho Atoll | |
| Wotje Atoll | |
| Source: Legislature of the Marshall Islands | |
Aftermath[]
Following the elections, the Legislature elected Amata Kabua as president.[1] In preparation for self-government, a ten-member cabinet was formed on 1 May 1979.[2]
| Position | Member |
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| President | Amata Kabua |
| Minister of Education | |
| Minister of Finance | |
| Minister of Health | |
| Minister of Internal Affairs | |
| Minister of Internal Security | |
| Minister of Public Works | |
| Minister of Resources and Development | Kessai Note |
| Minister of Social Welfare | |
| Minister of Transportation and Communications | Ruben Zackhras |
References[]
- ^ a b c Decolonization: A Publication of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs, Trusteeship, and Decolonization, Issue 16, p22
- ^ Marshalls Government Organized Highlights, June 1979, p8
Categories:
- 1979 elections in Oceania
- 1979 in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
- Elections in the Marshall Islands