Solomon Islands general election, 1989

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General elections were held in the Solomon Islands on 22 February 1989.[1] A total of 257 candidates contested the election,[2] the result of which was a victory for the People's Alliance Party, which won 23 of the 38 seats.

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/-
People's Alliance Party15,56219.223+11
Solomon Islands United Party14,70318.14-9
Solomon Islands Liberal Party4,8706.02+1
National Front for Progress6990.83New
Independents45,09655.74-4
Solomon Islands Labour Party 2New
Invalid/blank votes ---
Total83,930100380
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p801 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  2. Solomon Islands Inter-Parliamentary Union
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