Politics of Kiribati - Political Parties and Elections

Political Parties and Elections

For other political parties see List of political parties in Kiribati. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in Kiribati.
e • d Summary of the 4 July 2003 Kiribati presidential election results
Candidates - Parties Votes %
Anote Tong - Pillars of Truth (Boutokaan te Koaua) 47.4
Harry Tong - Protect the Maneaba (Maneaban Te Mauri) 43.5
Banuera Berina - Maurin Kiribati Pati 9.1
Total 100.0
Source: Rulers.org
e • d Summary of the 22 August and 30 August 2007 House of Assembly of Kiribati election results
Parties Seats
1st round 2nd round Total
Independents 6 13 19
Pillars of Truth (Boutokanto Koaava) 10 8 18
Protect the Maneaba (Maneaban Te Mauri) 2 5 7
Representative of Banabans of Rabi Island — 1
Member ex officio — 1
Total (turnout ? %) 18 26 46
Source: IPU

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