2011 Marshallese general election explained

Type:parliamentary
Country:Marshall Islands
Election Date:21 November 2011
Seats For Election:All 33 seats in the Nitijeļā
Previous Election:2007 Marshallese general election
Previous Year:2007
Next Election:2015 Marshallese general election
Next Year:2015
Speaker
Before Election:Alvin Jacklick
Posttitle:Elected
Speaker
After Election:Donald Capelle
Party1:Independents
Seats After1:33

General elections were held in the Marshall Islands on 21 November 2011.[1] The general election is held every four years.[1]

An estimated 36,000 Marshallese voted in the election.[1] Final results were not known until after 5 December 2011, when overseas ballots were due.[1]

Results indicated the incumbent president was likely to have the same one-vote majority in parliament he had before the election.[2] [3]

Health minister Amenta Matthew and former foreign minister Gerald Zackios lost reelection due to postal ballots.[4]

A tie in the race for the Ujae Atoll seat was only broken after a recount.[5]

Results

Constituency Candidate Votes Notes
Ailinglaplap (2) 1,023 Elected
766 Elected
Gordon Note 649
Harney A. Paul 180
Ailuk (1) 389 Elected
Marie Maddison 227
Hackney Takju 17
Arno (2) Nidel Lorak 493 Elected
Jiba B. Kabua 465 Elected
Jejwarik H. Anton 451
451
Mike Halferty 346
Juan T. Lokot 93
Aur (1) 238 Elected
Justin Lani 217
Danny F. Jack 162
Jimmy Jonathan 85
Ebon (1) John M. Silk 575 Elected
Clary Makroro 86
Enewetak (1) 450 Elected
Yoster I. John 124
Jabat (1) Elected unopposed
Jaluit (2) 537 Elected
488 Elected
Jack Jorbon 311
Joe Hanchor 219
Fredrick J. Debrum 213
Marilyn J. Kabua 204
Darlene K. Korok 137
John Bungitak 53
Kili/Bikini/Ejit (1) Tomaki Juda 555 Elected
Clann A. Lewis 272
March Samuel 77
Kwajalein (3) Michael M. Kabua 855 Elected
Jeban Riklon 693 Elected
Tony de Brum 648 Elected
Ataji Balos 440
Lae (1) 309 Elected
Rellong D. Lemari 261
Rino J. Phillip 187
Lib (1) Jerakoj J. Bejang 238 Elected
Jamurlok K. Kabua 104
Aeto Bantol 78
Rudloph Paul 8
Likiep (1) 477 Elected
Tom D. Kijiner 254
James Capelle 228
Christopher Debrum 161
Majuro (5) 3,050 Elected
Tony Muller 2,518 Elected
David Kramer 2,418 Elected
Phillip Muller 2,095 Elected
1,883 Elected
Jeimata N. Kabua 972
956
Evelyn Lanki 924
Obet J. Mote 780
Rosalie A. Konou 667
Wilbur Allen 616
Alee K. Alik 469
Jim J. Philippo 449
Russell Langrine 349
Caster Konou 308
Maloelap (1) 393 Elected
Bruce Bilimon 350
Langmos Hermios 197
Emil Debrum 23
Mejit (1) 433 Elected
Helkena Anni 351
Luckner K. Abner 54
Mili (1) 327 Elected
Kejjo Bien 292
Tadashi G. Lometo 158
Losan E. Chinoska 136
Namdrik (1) 463 Elected
Augustine B. Nakamura 125
William J. Swain 68
Namu (1) 345 Elected
Kaiboke J. Kabua 204
Johnny Choban 92
Richard A. Bruce 80
Rongelap (1) 258 Elected
192
Hilton T. Kendall 118
78
Ujae (1) Caios Lucky 119 Elected
Fredrick H. Muller 117
Utrok (1) 405 Elected
342
Wotho (1) Elected unopposed
Wotje (1) 300 Elected
Atones Kaious 28
Source: Election Passport

Notes and References

  1. News: Vote counting in Marshall Islands shows three incumbents may retain seats . . 2011-11-21 . 2011-11-23.
  2. Web site: Unofficial election results show no clear majority in Marshall Islands . Rnzi.com . 2011-12-08 . 2016-03-20.
  3. News: Results for 2011 Elections in Marshall Islands . Adam Carr News. 21 February 2012 .
  4. Web site: Postal ballots up-end three candidates in Marshall Islands elections . Rnzi.com . 2011-12-08 . 2016-03-20.
  5. Web site: Marshalls election recount breaks tie in Ujae Atoll seat . Rnzi.com . 2011-12-22 . 2016-03-20.