Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 23 January 1971.[1] As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents. Following the election, Hammer DeRoburt was re-elected president by members of the Parliament.
The elections were the first to use the Dowdall system.[2]
A total of 48 candidates contested the 18 seats. In Anabar Constituency the two incumbent MPs were returned unopposed.
Four sitting MPs were unseated in the election; Speaker Itubwa Amram, Asa Paul Diema, Totuwa Depaune and Derog Gioura.
| Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiwo | Samuel Edwin Tsitsi | 55.780 | Elected |
| Kinza Godrey Clodumar | 47.010 | Elected | |
| 45.540 | |||
| Reginald Akiri | 30.730 | ||
| John Dedabwanouw Dube | 26.106 | ||
| Patrick Deiri Uta Cook | 23.782 | ||
| Deigoab Baigowa Marsh Bill | 20.061 | ||
| John Agieman Thoma | 19.075 | ||
| Libokamedo David Agir | 18.700 | ||
| August Detonga Detonga Deiye | 17.824 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 3 | ||
| Total votes cast | 107 | ||
| Anabar | Agoko Doguape | 0 | Elected |
| Peter David Gadaraoa | 0 | Elected | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | ||
| Total votes cast | 0 | ||
| Anetan | Roy Demanganuwe Degoregore | 52.495 | Elected |
| Lawrence Stephen | 44.538 | Elected | |
| Asa Paul Diema Denagabwida | 37.978 | ||
| Adago Denuwea Bucky Idarabwe | 30.395 | ||
| Clouston Donasa Quinn Diema | 21.895 | ||
| Jimmy Olsson | 21.271 | ||
| Atsibwebada Abouke | 20.597 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 2 | ||
| Total votes cast | 90 | ||
| Boe | Hammer DeRoburt | 77.783 | Elected |
| Nangendeit Temanimon Kenas Aroi | 41.133 | Elected | |
| Labi Dagaben Harris | 35.733 | ||
| Kelly Deouri Emiu | 33.916 | ||
| Robert Heinrich Karl Grundler | 23.766 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 6 | ||
| Total votes cast | 99 | ||
| Buada | Austin Bernicke | 69.000 | Elected |
| Ruben James Tullen Kun | 55.000 | Elected | |
| 52.000 | |||
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | ||
| Total votes cast | 96 | ||
| Meneng | James Ategan Bop | 84.600 | Elected |
| David Audi Areymago Dabwido | 48.807 | Elected | |
| Ririanang Allan Thoma | 48.142 | ||
| Harold Emwan Jeremiah | 47.611 | ||
| Paul Denabauwa Jeremiah | 40.547 | ||
| Denumidaoao Christmas Bam | 39.564 | ||
| Dogaben Alec Jimrock Harris | 35.576 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 4 | ||
| Total votes cast | 137 | ||
| Ubenide | Robidok Bagewa Buraro Detudamo | 142.526 | Elected |
| Idarababwin Victor Eoaeo | 105.084 | Elected | |
| Kennan Ranibok Adeang | 83.230 | Elected | |
| Lagumot Gagiemen Nimidere Harris | 79.336 | Elected | |
| 78.728 | |||
| Paul Lawrence Maginkieo Ribauw | 62.920 | ||
| Mark Dennis Kun Reuben | 48.886 | ||
| Jacob Dagabwinare | 40.559 | ||
| Antonia David Garabwan | 37.678 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 4 | ||
| Total votes cast | 244 | ||
| Yaren | Joseph Detsimea Audoa | 89.400 | Elected |
| Ludwig Dowong Keke | 44.366 | Elected | |
| Alfred Derangdedage Bribirinang Dick | 35.850 | ||
| John Binono Willis | 35.200 | ||
| Klaus Beiaua Jacob | 34.933 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 2 | ||
| Total votes cast | 107 | ||
| align=left colspan=4 | Source: Republic of Nauru Government Gazette, 25 January, 1971 |
Following the elections, Hammer DeRoburt was the only candidate for president, and was elected unopposed by the newly elected Parliament. MPs also elected Kenas Aroi as Speaker and Victor Eoaeo as Deputy Speaker.[3]
DeRoburt's cabinet was unchanged from the previous parliamentary term with James Ategan Bop as Minister of Finance, Austin Bernicke as Minister for Health and Education, Joseph Detsimea Audoa as Minister of Justice and Buraro Detudamo as Minister of Works and Community Services and Minister Assistant to the President. DeRoburt held the portfolios of External Affairs, Internal Affairs and Island Development and Industry.[3]