Early parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 8 April 2000.[1] All candidates ran as independents. Following the election René Harris was elected President by the Parliament, defeating Bernard Dowiyogo by one vote.[1] However, following the resignation of Speaker Ludwig Scotty and Deputy Speaker Ross Cain, Cain resigned, and Dowiyogo was subsequently elected president.[1] Voter turnout was 89%.[2]
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|
| Independents | 3,292 | 100.00 | 18 |
| Total | 3,292 | 100.00 | 18 |
|
| Valid votes | 3,292 | 96.54 | |
|---|
| Invalid/blank votes | 118 | 3.46 | |
|---|
| Total votes | 3,410 | 100.00 | |
|---|
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,829 | 89.06 | |
|---|
| Source: Gazette, Nohlen et al. |
By constituency
| Constituency
|
Candidate
|
Votes
|
Notes
|
| Aiwo |
René Harris |
191.783 |
Elected
|
| Godfrey Thoma |
188.277 |
Elected
|
| Randall Amos Cook |
103.799 |
|
| David Libokimedo Agir |
94.918 |
|
| Therodore Conrad Moses |
92.204 |
|
| Richard Dugan Bill |
89.775 |
|
| Alfred Aongo Moses |
89.694 |
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
10 |
|
| Total votes cast |
338 |
|
|
|
| Anabar |
James Deireragea |
174.766 |
Elected
|
| Ludwig Scotty |
150.149 |
Elected
|
| Godfrey Atsine Waidabu |
109.483 |
|
| David Peter Gadaraoa |
103.516 |
|
| Maein Deireragea |
97.116 |
|
| Felix Mirie Kun |
80.366 |
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
10 |
|
| Total votes cast |
302 |
|
|
|
| Anetan |
Remy Namaduk |
195.420 |
Elected
|
| Vassal Gadoengin |
175.851 |
Elected
|
| Lawrence Stephen |
141.760 |
|
| Gaiman Deireragea |
111.896 |
|
| Jac Tevaki Fritz |
105.147 |
|
| Jennie Solomon |
104.075 |
|
| Ruby Eidagarube Dediya |
99.038 |
|
| Rimone Tom |
96.870 |
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
9 |
|
| Total votes cast |
388 |
|
|
|
| Boe |
Kinza Clodumar |
255.997 |
Elected
|
| Ross Cain |
180.975 |
Elected
|
| Clinton Benjamin |
158.841 |
|
| Chanda Pasulia Deiranauw |
132.183 |
|
| August Detonga Deiye |
120.510 |
|
| Isaac Eobwaoin Aremwa |
117.295 |
|
| Michael Fury Roland |
105.546 |
|
| Robinen Sam Billiam |
105.478 |
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
3 |
|
| Total votes cast |
436 |
|
|
|
| Buada |
Vinson Detenamo |
118.328 |
Elected
|
| Terangi Adam |
103.433 |
Elected
|
| Ruben Kun |
98.419 |
|
| Nelson De-Burma Tamakin |
84.778 |
|
| Tamaiti Willie Star |
81.538 |
|
| Nicholas Depaune |
80.063 |
|
| Trevor Gaderere Bernicke |
70.669 |
|
| Manfred Rabaun Depaune |
65.617 |
|
| Klenny Shoalhaven Harris |
61.449 |
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
15 |
|
| Total votes cast |
288 |
|
|
|
| Meneng |
Dogabe Abner Jeremiah |
352.829 |
Elected
|
| Nimrod Botelanga |
287.791 |
Elected
|
| Paul Deluckner Aingimea |
166.932 |
|
| Sprent Dabwido |
154.139 |
|
| Doneke Jim Kepae |
151.442 |
|
| Degababene Roxen Agadio |
128.535 |
|
| Joshua Porthos Baidongo Bop |
124.484 |
|
| Ralph Steven |
119.741 |
|
| Johnny Taumea |
118.118 |
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
10 |
|
| Total votes cast |
587 |
|
|
|
| Ubenide |
Bernard Dowiyogo |
219.955 |
Elected
|
| Aloysius Amwano |
199.750 |
Elected
|
| Derog Gioura |
189.497 |
Elected
|
| Joseph Hiram |
178.516 |
Elected
|
| David Adeang |
162.732 |
|
| Ken Victor Detudamo |
161.177 |
|
| Kennan Adeang |
149.445 |
|
| Mark Dennis Kun |
139.898 |
|
| Romys Eobob |
134.206 |
|
| Fabian Ribauw |
127.139 |
|
| Milton Jonathan Benjamin |
124.739 |
|
| Eddy Nelson Conrad Scotty |
120.901 |
|
| Renos Agege |
108.746 |
|
| Lui Datar Tolvai Eoaeo |
108.638 |
|
| Cecilia Limen |
95.324 |
|
| Francis Detsibanga Amram |
94.925 |
|
| Gavin Dekarube |
91.203 |
|
| Dempsey Keppa |
88.211 |
|
| Darnard Yunginwero Dongobir |
76.906 |
|
| Charles Lanza Ratabwiy |
68.727 |
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
40 |
|
| Total votes cast |
774 |
|
|
|
| Yaren |
Pres Nimes Ekwona |
128.081 |
Elected
|
| Anthony Audoa |
106.841 |
Elected
|
| Ludwig Keke |
80.706 |
|
| Alfred Derangdedage Dick |
77.370 |
|
| John Daegan Akubor |
75.966 |
|
| Robert Rawate Snr. Kaierua |
67.216 |
|
| Ruby Eidebatongo Willis |
65.386 |
|
| Joseph Ludwig Cain |
63.208 |
|
| Terrence Bernard Debao |
62.172 |
|
| Brian Amwano |
55.545 |
|
| Ikelani Ruthven Capelle |
50.976 |
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
21 |
|
| Total votes cast |
297 |
|
| Source: Republic of Nauru Government Gazette
|
References
- ^ a b c Nauru Inter-Parliamentary Union
- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p702 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
