2022 Vanuatuan general election

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All 52 seats in Parliament
27 seats needed for a majority
| Party | Leader  | % | Seats  | +/–

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Vanua'aku Pati | Bob Loughman | 15.50  | 7  | 0
UMP | Ishmael Kalsakau | 11.51  | 7  | +2
Rural Development | Jay Ngwele | 8.65  | 4  | +2
Land & Justice | Ralph Regenvanu | 7.70  | 4  | −5
RMC | Charlot Salwai | 7.43  | 5  | −2
Leaders Party | Jotham Napat | 7.36  | 5  | 0
Iauko | Marc Ati | 6.12  | 3  | +1
National United | Ham Lini | 3.81  | 2  | 0
Nagriamel | Keasipai Song [fr] | 2.45  | 1  | 0
People's Progressive | Sato Kilman | 2.43  | 2  | +1
PUDP |  | 1.41  | 1  | 0
National Development | Christophe Emelee | 1.23  | 2  | +1
Laverwo Movement |  | 1.00  | 1  | New
Progressive Development |  | 1.00  | 1  | 0
UCM |  | 0.77  | 1  | New
Liberal Movement | Gaetan Pikinoune | 0.76  | 1  | 0
NCM |  | 0.66  | 1  | +1
Namarakieana Movement |  | 0.64  | 1  | New
Independents |  | 9.04  | 1  | +1

This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

Prime Minister before | Prime Minister after

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Bob Loughman
Vanua'aku Pati | Ishmael Kalsakau
UMP

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Snap general elections were held in Vanuatu on 13 October 2022 to elect all 52 seats in Parliament. President Nikenike Vurobaravu dissolved Parliament in August 2022 on advice of the Council of Ministers ahead of a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Bob Loughman.[1]

## Background[edit]

On 18 August 2022 the new president dissolved Parliament midway through the parliamentary term at the request of Prime Minister Bob Loughman, who requested the dissolution to avoid a no confidence vote.[2] The motion sparked criticism from the opposition, with opposition leader Ralph Regenvanu announcing that the opposing parties would contest the dissolution in court.[3]

## Electoral system[edit]

The 52 members of Parliament were elected for four years terms by single non-transferable vote in eighteen constituencies, ten of which were multi-member constituencies of between two and seven seats, while the remaining eight were single-member constituencies in which the vote takes the form of a first-past-the-post system.[4]

## Results[edit]

Party| Votes| %| Seats| +/–
| Vanua'aku Pati| 20,511| 15.50| 7| 0
| Union of Moderate Parties| 15,223| 11.51| 7| +2
| Rural Development Party| 11,451| 8.65| 4| +2
| Land and Justice Party| 10,183| 7.70| 4| –5
| Reunification Movement for Change| 9,830| 7.43| 5| –2
| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 9,736| 7.36| 5| 0
| Iauko Group| 8,093| 6.12| 3| +1
| National United Party| 5,040| 3.81| 4| 0
| Nagriamel Movement| 3,240| 2.45| 1| 0
| People's Progressive Party| 3,221| 2.43| 2| +1
| Green Confederation| 2,346| 1.77| 0| –1
| People's Unity Development Party| 1,864| 1.41| 1| 0
| Vanuatu National Development Party| 1,624| 1.23| 2| +1
| Pikinini Blong Kraon| 1,334| 1.01| 0| New
| Laverwo Movement| 1,320| 1.00| 1| New
| Vanuatu Progressive Development Party| 1,318| 1.00| 1| 0
| Vanuatu Presidential Party| 1,119| 0.85| 0| 0
| Vemarana| 1,038| 0.78| 0| –1
| Unity for Change Movement| 1,020| 0.77| 1| New
| Vanuatu Liberal Movement| 1,002| 0.76| 1| 0
| Vanuatu New Nation Party| 886| 0.67| 0| 0
| Ngwasoanda Custom Movement| 868| 0.66| 1| 0
| Namarakieana Movement| 842| 0.64| 1| New
| Liswin| 763| 0.58| 0| New
| The People's Party| 732| 0.55| 0| 0
| Vanuatu Community Movement| 714| 0.54| 0| 0
| People's Services Party| 672| 0.51| 0| New
| Pentecost Aelan Kastom Movement| 586| 0.44| 0| New
| Oceania Transformation Movement| 583| 0.44| 0| 0
| Vanuatu Republican Party| 557| 0.42| 0| 0
| Upi Nafzan Iskei| 445| 0.34| 0| 0
| Vanuatu Cultural Self Reliant Movement| 398| 0.30| 0| –1
| United Movements for Vanuatu People| 315| 0.24| 0| 0
| Divine Freedom Alliance Party| 302| 0.23| 0| New
| Wan Nakmal| 240| 0.18| 0| New
| Friend Melanesian Party| 229| 0.17| 0| 0
| Vanuatu Progressive Republican Farmer Party| 197| 0.15| 0| 0
| North to South United Party| 190| 0.14| 0| New
| Shepherds Alliance Party| 138| 0.10| 0| 0
| Liberal Democratic Party| 81| 0.06| 0| New
| Shepherd Sea Eagles Alliance| 49| 0.04| 0| New
| Household Prosperity Party| 34| 0.03| 0| New
| Movement for Righteousness, Justice and Peace| 16| 0.01| 0| New
| Imaim| 4| 0.00| 0| New
| Independents| 11,958| 9.04| 1| +1
Total| 132,312| 100.00| 52| 0
Valid votes| 132,312| 99.13|
Invalid/blank votes| 1,155| 0.87|
Total votes| 133,467| 100.00|
Registered voters/turnout| 302,258| 44.16|
Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office

### By constituency[edit]

AmbaeCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Jay Ngwele| Rural Development Party| 996| 24.57
| James Bule| People's Unity Development Party| 588| 14.51
| John Still Tari Qetu| National United Party| 521| 12.85
| Howard Aru| Vanua'aku Pati| 501| 12.36
| Samuel Garae Virakwahe| Nagriamel| 501| 12.36
| Alban Garae| Rural Development Party| 482| 11.89
| Paulson Garae Ala| Land and Justice Party| 381| 9.40
| Tari Richard Mera Liliu| Pikinini Blong Kraon Movement| 83| 2.05
Total| 4,053| 100.00
Valid votes| 4,053| 99.29
Invalid/blank votes| 29| 0.71
Total votes| 4,082| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 11,167| 36.55
AmbrymCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| John Salong| Land and Justice Party| 964| 24.83
| Bruno Leingkone| National United Party| 915| 23.57
| Willie Tirian Abuit| Vanua'aku Pati| 766| 19.73
| Bong Jean-Alain| Reunification Movement for Change| 636| 16.38
| Yeovye Elie Sagan| Union of Moderate Parties| 446| 11.49
| Joshua Bong| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 155| 3.99
Total| 3,882| 100.00
Valid votes| 3,882| 99.36
Invalid/blank votes| 25| 0.64
Total votes| 3,907| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 8,435| 46.32
BanksCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Jack Wona| Vanuatu National Development Party| 904| 27.41
| Danny Silas [fr]| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 876| 26.56
| Shadrack Welegtabit| Land and Justice Party| 753| 22.83
| Victor Gesul Wetias| Rural Development Party| 558| 16.92
| Din Frankie Field| Vanua'aku Pati| 110| 3.34
| Nixon Fanai| Independent| 97| 2.94
Total| 3,298| 100.00
Valid votes| 3,298| 98.77
Invalid/blank votes| 41| 1.23
Total votes| 3,339| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 5,981| 55.83
EfateCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Norris Jack Kalmet| Reunification Movement for Change| 1,837| 9.56
| Jean Baptist Tama| Independent| 1,782| 9.27
| Andrew Samuel Kalpoilep| Union of Moderate Parties| 1,767| 9.19
| Gloria Julia King| Union of Moderate Parties| 1,618| 8.42
| Luo Jesse| Union of Moderate Parties| 1,533| 7.98
| Fred Lui Samuel| Vanua'aku Pati| 1,340| 6.97
| Eric Iani| Iauko Group| 1,179| 6.13
| Benson Clerance Kanas| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 1,077| 5.60
| Gillon William Kalotiti| Land and Justice Party| 966| 5.03
| Bakoa Kaltonga| Vanua'aku Pati| 913| 4.75
| Joshua Tafura Kalsakau| Rural Development Party| 897| 4.67
| Lionel Kalwat| The People's Party| 732| 3.81
| Malas Junior Metovao| Vanuatu New Nation Party| 704| 3.66
| Kalmer Kalwatman| Vanua'aku Pati| 529| 2.75
| John Mark Ruben Tarisong| Vanua'aku Pati| 485| 2.52
| Kaltak Ghislain| Upi Nafzan Iskei| 445| 2.32
| Morrison Frank Robert| Green Confederation| 369| 1.92
| Graham Jack Takalo| Independent| 324| 1.69
| Alick Kalmelu Motoutorua| Independent| 229| 1.19
| David Woka Daniel| Independent| 226| 1.18
| Jean Pierre Serel| National United Party| 113| 0.59
| Paul Tabinok Ruvurup| Independent| 85| 0.44
| Iven Marafi| Divine Freedom Alliance Party| 71| 0.37
Total| 19,221| 100.00
Valid votes| 19,221| 98.98
Invalid/blank votes| 198| 1.02
Total votes| 19,419| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 46,888| 41.42
EpiCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Seule Simeon| Laverwo Movement| 778| 20.89
| John Nil| Vanuatu Progressive Development Party| 688| 18.47
| Robert Bohn Sikol| Vanuatu Progressive Development Party| 630| 16.92
| Omawa Mael| Independent| 590| 15.84
| Marcel Yona| Land and Justice Party| 423| 11.36
| Eric Moses Daniel| Vanua'aku Pati| 342| 9.18
| John Isaac| Reunification Movement for Change| 271| 7.28
| Okis Fred Abed| Wan Nakamal| 2| 0.05
Total| 3,724| 100.00
Valid votes| 3,724| 98.75
Invalid/blank votes| 47| 1.25
Total votes| 3,771| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 6,807| 55.40
LuganvilleCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Ati Marc| Iauko Group| 2,394| 39.81
| Matai Seremaiah [fr]| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 1,209| 20.10
| Eric John Tahun| Vanua'aku Pati| 782| 13.00
| Boe Pedro| Nagriamel| 460| 7.65
| Gary Mahina| National United Party| 375| 6.24
| Jimmy Solomon Viradiu| Pikinini Blong Kraon Movement| 226| 3.76
| Donald Restuetune| Union of Moderate Parties| 224| 3.72
| Kalmet Kasso| Reunification Movement for Change| 182| 3.03
| Marisan Leiwia Pierre| Independent| 162| 2.69
Total| 6,014| 100.00
Valid votes| 6,014| 98.95
Invalid/blank votes| 64| 1.05
Total votes| 6,078| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 18,018| 33.73
MaewoCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Ian Wilson| Ngwasoanda Custom Movement| 868| 41.53
| Reynolds Boeson Boeleguriega| Vanua'aku Pati| 516| 24.69
| Silli Manaseh| Independent| 294| 14.07
| Vanessa Molisa| Laverwo Movement| 268| 12.82
| Mickney Aruwai Natu| Rural Development Party| 144| 6.89
Total| 2,090| 100.00
Valid votes| 2,090| 97.89
Invalid/blank votes| 45| 2.11
Total votes| 2,135| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 3,438| 62.10
MalekulaCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Sato Kilman| People's Progressive Party| 1,310| 8.53
| Marcellino Barthelemy| Reunification Movement for Change| 1,303| 8.49
| Terry Alick| Land and Justice Party| 873| 5.69
| Esmon Saimon| Vanua'aku Pati| 848| 5.52
| Sanick Asang| National United Party| 803| 5.23
| Gracia Shadrack| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 760| 4.95
| Hymak Anatole| Union of Moderate Parties| 726| 4.73
| Fabian Gary Hanhabat Vinbel| Vanua'aku Pati| 691| 4.50
| Gregoire Nimbtik| Vanua'aku Pati| 684| 4.45
| Micah Oliver| Rural Development Party| 674| 4.39
| Don Ken Stephen| People's Services Party| 672| 4.38
| Jerety Johnety| Independent| 661| 4.31
| Louis Kalnpel| Vanuatu Presidential Party| 645| 4.20
| Tony Masaeu Ata| People's Progressive Party| 638| 4.16
| Celine Bareus| Independent| 625| 4.07
| Timothy Aimbong| Independent| 593| 3.86
| Karlos Karlie| Independent| 493| 3.21
| Paul Paclo| Land and Justice Party| 439| 2.86
| Francois Batick| Reunification Movement for Change| 409| 2.66
| Willy Melteras| Iauko Group| 285| 1.86
| Edmond Julun| Laverwo Movement| 274| 1.78
| Kalo Malres| Independent| 257| 1.67
| Alfred Rolland| Land and Justice Party| 239| 1.56
| Apia Nawenorgoth| People's Unity Development Party| 143| 0.93
| Diego Werssets| Pikinini Blong Kraon Movement| 142| 0.92
| Jeneck Patunvanu| Nagriamel| 141| 0.92
| Apia Willie Masing| Wan Nakamal| 26| 0.17
Total| 15,354| 100.00
Valid votes| 15,354| 99.33
Invalid/blank votes| 104| 0.67
Total votes| 15,458| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 28,307| 54.61
Malo–AoreCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Wesly Rasu [fr]| Vanua'aku Pati| 1,052| 43.36
| Frazer Moli| Union of Moderate Parties| 493| 20.32
| Nelson Shem| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 343| 14.14
| Moulin Dehinavanua Tabouti| Land and Justice Party| 309| 12.74
| Lele Petelo| Vanuatu New Nation Party| 182| 7.50
| Michael Kalmet| Independent| 47| 1.94
Total| 2,426| 100.00
Valid votes| 2,426| 99.18
Invalid/blank votes| 20| 0.82
Total votes| 2,446| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 5,134| 47.64
PaamaCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Andy Job Sam| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 244| 33.61
| Mailalong Nos Terry| Vanua'aku Pati| 228| 31.40
| William Fred Tasso| Iauko Group| 112| 15.43
| Jonas James| Union of Moderate Parties| 81| 11.16
| Billy Maki| Reunification Movement for Change| 31| 4.27
| Assion Mahit Sali| Rural Development Party| 19| 2.62
| Stanley Josephat Demis Lango| Wan Nakamal| 6| 0.83
| David Joel| Independent| 5| 0.69
Total| 726| 100.00
Valid votes| 726| 98.91
Invalid/blank votes| 8| 1.09
Total votes| 734| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 1,543| 47.57
PentecostCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Charlot Salwai| Reunification Movement for Change| 1,455| 15.71
| Blaise Sumptoh| Rural Development Party| 1,084| 11.70
| Marc Muelsul| Rural Development Party| 1,055| 11.39
| Silas Bule| National United Party| 820| 8.85
| Maty Phen Lange| Rural Development Party| 733| 7.91
| Norbert Sumsum Tawal| Oceania Transformation Movement| 583| 6.29
| George Baddeley Bogiri| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 523| 5.65
| Jean Baptist Saka Saltukro| People's Unity Development Party| 436| 4.71
| Richard Walsh Mahuri Leona| Vanuatu Cultural Self Reliant Movement| 398| 4.30
| Ham Lini| Pentecost Aelan Kastom Movement| 388| 4.19
| Francois Xavier Chani Tabisalsal| Independent| 385| 4.16
| Boe Reve Ephraim| Vanua'aku Pati| 369| 3.98
| Jean Paul Virelala| Union of Moderate Parties| 244| 2.63
| Bob Buleuru| Divine Freedom Alliance Party| 231| 2.49
| Tony Nari| Pentecost Aelan Kastom Movement| 198| 2.14
| JohnJudah Garoleo| Independent| 133| 1.44
| George Toa Anderson| National United Party| 101| 1.09
| John Dick Tabilepo| Vemarana Federation Custom Movement| 92| 0.99
| Thompson Liu| Household Prosperity Party| 34| 0.37
Total| 9,262| 100.00
Valid votes| 9,262| 99.21
Invalid/blank votes| 74| 0.79
Total votes| 9,336| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 18,155| 51.42
Port VilaCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Justin Ngwele| Rural Development Party| 2,171| 12.91
| Ralph Regenvanu| Land and Justice Party| 2,115| 12.57
| Anthony Iauko [fr]| Union of Moderate Parties| 1,578| 9.38
| Ishmael Kalsakau| Union of Moderate Parties| 1,516| 9.01
| Ulrich Sumptoh| Reunification Movement for Change| 1,342| 7.98
| Kenneth Natapei| Vanua'aku Pati| 1,174| 6.98
| Moana Carcasses Kalosil| Green Confederation| 963| 5.72
| Natonga Saby| Union of Moderate Parties| 892| 5.30
| James Tari| Independent| 804| 4.78
| Felix Stephen Dorrick| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 723| 4.30
| Sam Firi| Independent| 477| 2.84
| Sowany Joseph Matou| National United Party| 404| 2.40
| Lui Doresday Kenneth| Independent| 375| 2.23
| Nadia Kanegai| Independent| 331| 1.97
| Hocten Paul| United Movements for Vanuatu People| 315| 1.87
| Donald Benjamin Abiut| Namarakieana Movement| 274| 1.63
| Hezekiah Loli Bodan Vanu| Independent| 266| 1.58
| Etul Olivier| Pikinini Blong Kraon Movement| 229| 1.36
| Christopher Joseph Kernot| Wan Nakamal| 206| 1.22
| Lopez Adams| Independent| 143| 0.85
| Morris Tom Kaloran| Shepherd Alliance Party| 138| 0.82
| Hilton Dunstan| People's Progressive Party| 115| 0.68
| Willie Jimmy| Liberal Democratic Party| 81| 0.48
| Evelyne Utissets| Independent| 66| 0.39
| Joseph Bani Togagi| People's Unity Development Party| 50| 0.30
| Joel Jeff Patunvanu| Nagriamel| 45| 0.27
| Jacques Gedeon Taritong| Independent| 28| 0.17
Total| 16,821| 100.00
Valid votes| 16,821| 99.06
Invalid/blank votes| 160| 0.94
Total votes| 16,981| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 50,151| 33.86
SantoCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Mabhe Rick Tchamako| Reunification Movement for Change| 1,900| 9.04
| Ati Camillo| Iauko Group| 1,764| 8.39
| Samson Samsen| Vanua'aku Pati| 1,380| 6.56
| Sakaes Lulu| People's Progressive Party| 1,158| 5.51
| Leonard Joshua Pikioune| Nagriamel| 1,134| 5.39
| Vari Peter James| Unity for Change Movement| 1,020| 4.85
| Gaetan Pikinoune| Vanuatu Liberal Movement| 1,002| 4.77
| Alfred Maoh| Land and Justice Party| 974| 4.63
| Ronald Kay Warsal| Vanua'aku Pati| 969| 4.61
| John Lum| Nagriamel| 959| 4.56
| Stevens Nano Fabiano| Vemarana Federation Custom Movement| 946| 4.50
| Eric Letlet| Vanua'aku Pati| 937| 4.46
| Jean Toa| National United Party| 905| 4.30
| Livo Mele| Vanuatu Community Movement| 714| 3.40
| Urinamoli Wara Wara| Rural Development Party| 688| 3.27
| Serge Vohor| Pikinini Blong Kraon Movement| 619| 2.94
| Marcellino Pipite| Vanuatu Republican Party| 557| 2.65
| George Jacob| People's Unity Development Party| 507| 2.41
| Ravu Breten| Union of Moderate Parties| 491| 2.34
| Sopakum Nako| Vanuatu Presidential Party| 474| 2.25
| Taribagoto Glen Steward| Independent| 243| 1.16
| Edwin Amblus| Friend Melanesian Party| 229| 1.09
| Tiroles Jean Jacques Maliu| Independent| 212| 1.01
| Ravou Akii Kolomoule Jean| Vanuatu Progress Republican Fama| 197| 0.94
| William John Verekon Arme| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 197| 0.94
| Bororoa Edouard Boulememe| North to South United Party| 190| 0.90
| Antonio Tal| Green Confederation| 181| 0.86
| Arsen Maliu| Union of Moderate Parties| 176| 0.84
| Timothy Ian Pune| Independent| 115| 0.55
| Kolumule Philip Panpan| Independent| 89| 0.42
| Gabriel Voia Lulu| National United Party| 83| 0.39
| Daniel R. M. Molisa| Community Movement for Righteousness, Peace and Justice| 16| 0.08
Total| 21,026| 100.00
Valid votes| 21,026| 99.36
Invalid/blank votes| 136| 0.64
Total votes| 21,162| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 44,101| 47.99
ShepherdsCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| John Timakata [fr]| Vanua'aku Pati| 552| 62.73
| Willie Pakoa Saatearoto| Green Confederation| 279| 31.70
| Harrison Toar L. Vaka Matan| Shepherd Sea Eagles Alliance| 49| 5.57
Total| 880| 100.00
Valid votes| 880| 98.99
Invalid/blank votes| 9| 1.01
Total votes| 889| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 1,495| 59.46
Southern IslandsCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Netvunei Tomker| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 1,128| 50.45
| Shing Benjamin Nepcevanhas| Vanua'aku Pati| 599| 26.79
| Martin David Naling Nilwo| Rural Development Party| 509| 22.76
Total| 2,236| 100.00
Valid votes| 2,236| 98.98
Invalid/blank votes| 23| 1.02
Total votes| 2,259| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 4,613| 48.97
TannaCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Emanuel Xavier Harry| Iauko Group| 2,359| 13.08
| Jothan Napat| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 2,230| 12.37
| Andrew Solomon Napuat| Land and Justice Party| 1,747| 9.69
| Johnny Koanapo| Vanua'aku Pati| 1,708| 9.47
| Nako Ianatom Natuman| Union of Moderate Parties| 1,380| 7.65
| Simil Kalptu Johnson Youse| Vanua'aku Pati| 1,332| 7.39
| Bob Loughman| Vanua'aku Pati| 1,200| 6.66
| Robin Kapapa Tom| Union of Moderate Parties| 878| 4.87
| Joe Natuman| Liswin| 763| 4.23
| James Noumeta| Independent| 760| 4.22
| Natonga Collin Jacques| Union of Moderate Parties| 725| 4.02
| Silas Rouard Yatan| Green Confederation| 554| 3.07
| Willie Kapalu| Independent| 509| 2.82
| Thomas Laken| Reunification Movement for Change| 464| 2.57
| Tom Noam| Rural Development Party| 454| 2.52
| Nalau Jeffry Kaut| Independent| 434| 2.41
| John Junior Ierongen| Rural Development Party| 376| 2.09
| Peter Kaoh| Independent| 116| 0.64
| Song Keasipai| Pikinini Blong Kraon Movement| 35| 0.19
| George Iapson| Imaim| 4| 0.02
| Daniel Koman| Independent| 2| 0.01
Total| 18,030| 100.00
Valid votes| 18,030| 99.27
Invalid/blank votes| 133| 0.73
Total votes| 18,163| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 41,945| 43.30
TongoaCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| John Amos [fr]| Namarakieana Movement| 568| 48.80
| Willie Daniel Kalo| Union of Moderate Parties| 455| 39.09
| Thomson Pakoa Matokai Kokona| People's Unity Development Party| 140| 12.03
| Maryline. A. Abel| Vanua'aku Pati| 1| 0.09
Total| 1,164| 100.00
Valid votes| 1,164| 99.83
Invalid/blank votes| 2| 0.17
Total votes| 1,166| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 2,647| 44.05
TorresCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Christophe Emelee| Vanuatu National Development Party| 720| 34.20
| John Joseph| Rural Development Party| 611| 29.03
| Hopkins Sawon Dick Olivier| Vanua'aku Pati| 503| 23.90
| Timothy Womai| Leaders Party of Vanuatu| 271| 12.87
Total| 2,105| 100.00
Valid votes| 2,105| 98.27
Invalid/blank votes| 37| 1.73
Total votes| 2,142| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 3,433| 62.39

## Aftermath[edit]

On 4 November Ishmael Kalsakau of the UMP, who has been the Deputy Prime Minister in the previous government, has been approved as Prime Minister after siding with the previous Leader of Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu of the GJP. The parliamentary majority in support of Kalsaku is composed of members from 8 coalition partners: UMP, GJP, LPV, RMC, NUP, VNDP, PPP and LM, for a total of 30 MPs.[5][6] Vanuatu elected its first woman parliament member in 14 years; Gloria Julia King.[7][8]

## Subsequent by-elections[edit]

### 2023 Malekula by-election[edit]

Caused by the criminal conviction of incumbent Sanick Asang. Despite this Asang was declared eligible and contested the snap election. The election was held on 7 September 2023.

Candidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Don Ken Stephen| People's Progressive Party| 3,814| 31.50
| Sanick Asang| National United Party| 3,082| 25.45
| Jerety Johnety| Reunification Movement for Change| 2,662| 21.99
| Fabian Gary Hanhabat Vinbel| Vanua'aku Pati| 2,550| 21.06
Total| 12,108| 100.00
Valid votes| 12,108| 97.46
Invalid/blank votes| 315| 2.54
Total votes| 12,423| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 29,495| 42.12
Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office

### 2024 Ambrym by-election[edit]

the seat was vacated after Bruno Leingkone (National United Party) missed three consecutive sittings of Parliament while receiving medical treatment in South Korea. The election was held on 14 March 2024.

Candidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Buleban Basile| National United Party| 1,083| 30.16
| Morris Mawa| Land and Justice Party| 921| 25.65
| Bong Jean Alain Tiomai| Reunification Movement for Change| 908| 25.29
| Yeoye Elie Sagan| Union of Moderate Parties| 465| 12.95
| Simelum Maki Stanley| Vanua'aku Pati| 214| 5.96
Total| 3,591| 100.00
Valid votes| 3,591| 98.82
Invalid/blank votes| 43| 1.18
Total votes| 3,634| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 8,927| 40.71
Source: Vanuatu Electoral Office, VBTC LAEF

## See also[edit]

* List of elections in 2022
* List of political parties in Vanuatu

## References[edit]

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3. ^ "Court challenge to dissolution of Vanuatu parliament expected". RNZ. 2022-08-19. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
4. ^ Republic of Vanuatu: Election for Ni-Vanuatu Parliament IFES
5. ^ Manassah, Kiery (11 November 2022). "Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau's opportunity to write his own story". DevPolicy Blog. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
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7. ^ "Vanuatu Elects Gloria Julia King to Parliament, First Woman MP in 14 Years". Global Citizen. 26 October 2022. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022.
8. ^ "Times have changed, says Vanuatu's first woman MP in 14 years". France 24. 27 October 2022. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022.

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