Early parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 8 February 1997, following a series of no-confidence votes in the Presidency,.[ 1] 1995 elections . All candidates ran as independents. Following the elections, Kinza Clodumar was elected president by the Parliament, which included four new members.[ 1] [ 2]
The only female member in the previous Parliament, Ruby Dediya (MP for Anetan/Ewa ), lost her seat, meaning the resulting Parliament was composed exclusively of men.[ 3] 2013 .[ 4]
Results
Party Votes % Seats Independents 3,045 100.00 18 Total 3,045 100.00 18 Valid votes 3,045 97.01 Invalid/blank votes 94 2.99 Total votes 3,139 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 3,418 91.84 Source: Gazette , Nohlen et al .
By constituency
Constituency
Candidate
Votes
Notes
Aiwo Godfrey Thoma 170.726
Elected
René Harris 147.685
Elected
David Libokmedo Agir
120.071
Theodore Conrad Moses
101.050
Richard Dugan Bill
88.769
Aongo Alfred Moses
83.122
Pamela Eibutina Scriven
74.185
Invalid/blank votes
10
Total votes cast 313
Anabar Ludwig Scotty 150.901
Elected
James Deireragea 128.817
Elected
Maien Deireragea
95.884
David Peter Gadaraoa 89.301
Rudolph Garoa
86.984
Godrey Itine Waidabu
80.218
Invalid/blank votes
7
Total votes cast 265
Anetan Remy Namaduk 138.740
Elected
Vassal Gadoengin 116.469
Elected
Ruby Dediya 106.696
Lawrence Stephen 105.479
Gaimen Deireragea
100.168
Nicholas Yanaw Duburiya
85.938
Jacob Tevaki Fritz
85.588
Adagobucky Deinuwea Ika
82.255
John Daroa Olsson
80.962
Rimone Tom
80.608
Julie June Olsson
80.063
Invalid/blank votes
17
Total votes cast 369
Boe Clinton Benjamin 153.572
Elected
Kinza Clodumar 140.670
Elected
Winnie Ruwi Tsitsi
135.948
Michael Mathias Aroi
127.465
Baron Waqa 116.727
Tazio Gideon
111.326
August Detonga Deiye
101.383
Leslie Dogida Adam
70.439
Isaac Eobwaoin Aremwa
70.401
Idarabwabwin Deiden Kiki
67.471
Invalid/blank votes
12
Total votes cast 386
Buada Vinson Detenamo 132.717
Elected
Reuben Kun 115.718
Elected
Tamaiti Willie Star 115.234
Nelson De Burma Tamakin
107.201
Manfred Depaune
104.535
Invalid/blank votes
3
Total votes cast 255
Meneng Nimrod Botelanga 230.103
Elected
Dogabe Abner Jeremiah 227.379
Elected
David Aingimea
174.453
Vinci Niel Clodumar 165.675
Porthos Bwaidongo Bop
133.650
Benedict Doneke Kepae
128.895
David Audi Dabwido
127.005
Akeidu Kepae
113.287
Ralph Stephen
107.771
Johnny Taumea Agadio
106.015
Invalid/blank votes
12
Total votes cast 529
Ubenide Lagumot Harris 278.618
Elected
Bernard Dowiyogo 249.550
Elected
Kennan Adeang 244.271
Elected
Derog Gioura 237.285
Elected
Aloysious Edrick Arabao Iyomago Amwano
204.418
Robidok Timothy Detudamo
192.592
Paul Lawrence Maginkieo Ribauw
174.485
Alf Diranga Itsimaera
174.172
Fred Randerok Duburima Dowabobo
168.685
Eddie Nelson Scotty
144.013
Royden Basil Hiram
139.373
Invalid/blank votes
24
Total votes cast 755
Yaren Anthony Audoa 121.370
Elected
Ludwig Keke 104.063
Elected
Pres Nimes Ekwona 98.735
John Daigon Akubor
83.123
Alfred Derangdedage Dick
63.993
Robert Rawate Kaierua, Snr.
60.777
Ikelani Ruthven Capelle
55.149
Alexius Morde Neneiya
50.683
Auwog Daniel Dabwadauw
49.095
Terence Bonowey Debao
47.928
Vitus Aloyisius Aboubo
47.190
Invalid/blank votes
9
Total votes cast 267
Source: Republic of Nauru Government Gazette, 10 February, 1997
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