2019 Solomon Islands general election

General elections were held in Solomon Islands on 3 April 2019 to determine the composition of the 11th Parliament. The election was the first to occur since the conclusion of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) in 2017. Parliament passed amendments to the electoral act in 2018 that included the introduction of pre-polling, a significant increase in campaign budgets for candidates and stricter penalties for individuals committing electoral offences such as vote-buying. Ten of the thirteen parties that contested the election won seats, and the Solomon Islands Democratic Party and the Kadere Party were the parties that secured the highest number, winning eight each. However, as in previous elections, independent candidates won the largest share of seats, securing 21.

2019 Solomon Islands general election

3 April 2019
All 50 seats in the National Parliament 26 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	86.42% ( 3.51 pp)
Party Leader Vote % Seats +/– Democratic Party Matthew Wale 13.64 8 New United Party Peter Kenilorea Jr. 10.43 2 New Kadere Party Peter Boyers 9.50 8 +7 United Democratic Danny Philip 8.16 4 −1 Democratic Alliance Steve Abana 6.37 3 −4 People's Alliance Allan Kemakeza 6.00 2 −1 People First Jimmie Rogers 3.69 1 0 SIPRA Job D. Tausinga 3.18 1 0 Independents – 36.52 21 −11 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. Results by constituency Prime Minister before Prime Minister after Rick Houenipwela Democratic Alliance Manasseh Sogavare OUR Party

Two blocs emerged to attempt to form a government, including the Grand Coalition, with Mathew Wale as their candidate for prime minister. In contrast, the other bloc, the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement, nominated Manasseh Sogavare to challenge Wale. Sogavare had previously served as prime minister three times; his previous stint ended in 2017 after he lost a no-confidence vote. Wale challenged Sogavare's bid in court, claiming he was ineligible to stand for prime minister, as he registered his Ownership, Unity and Responsibility Party (OUR) after the election (Sogavare ran as an independent), in breach of the electoral act. The high court ordered the vote for the prime minister to be postponed on the day it was scheduled to occur on 24 April; however, citing the constitution, Governor-General Frank Kabui ordered the vote to proceed. The Grand Coalition boycotted the vote in protest while parliament elected Sogavare to a fourth non-consecutive premiership. The vote sparked frustration with much of the public and resulted in riots in Honiara. The high court later dismissed Wale's case against Sogavare, determining it to have been based on repealed laws.

Background

Before the previous elections in 2014 Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo implemented biometric voter registration and voter identification cards to prevent individuals from voting multiple times. Two-thirds of the elected candidates were independents, winning 32 seats. Six different parties won the other 18 seats; the Democratic Alliance Party emerged with the most, securing seven seats. Five candidates of the United Democratic Party were successful, while three members of the People's Alliance Party were victorious. Three other parties, the Kadere Party, People First Party and the Solomon Islands Party for Rural Development, each won a single seat. Only one female candidate, Freda Soria Comua, was successful and became only the third woman elected to parliament in the country's history. In an upset, Prime Minister Lilo lost his seat.

Following the elections, negotiations on forming a government commenced. Independent MP Manasseh Sogavare, who previously served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, formed the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC), which included the Kadere Party, United Democratic Party and numerous independents. Sogavare established the DCC to form a government, and on 9 December parliament elected him to a third non-consecutive term as prime minister, defeating first-term MP Jeremiah Manele.

In June 2017, the Australian-led Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands concluded operations in the country, the deployment of which was in response to ethnic violence that occurred from 1998 to 2003 and the resulting instability.

In October 2017 nine cabinet ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga, and several backbenchers defected to the opposition, citing an unease with Sogavare's nephew and chief of staff, Robson Djokovic's alleged undue influence in government affairs. They also claimed that the prime minister ignored them on policy issues and that he had strayed from the coalition's initial goals. On 6 November Sogavare lost a vote of no-confidence filed by the opposition, which was also how his previous stint as prime minister ended. Parliament elected former Finance Minister Rick Houenipwela on 15 November to succeed Sogavare.

Electoral system

The governor-general must schedule a general election to take place within four months of the dissolution of parliament. The nomination period commences the day after the announcement of the election date and concludes 42 days before the poll. The period for campaigning begins on the day of the proclamation of the polling date and ceases the day before the election. The 50 members of the National Parliament were elected in single-member constituencies using first-past-the-post voting. Candidates had to be at least 21 years old and resident in the constituency in which they ran. Disqualifications included holding dual citizenship, being executives or members of the Electoral Commission, having an undischarged bankruptcy, being imprisoned for more than six months, or being under a death sentence. Candidates running as members of a registered political party were not permitted to change their affiliation after the confirmation of their nomination; unless they withdrew and filed their candidacy again. The 2018 electoral act raised the non-refundable nomination fee from SI$2000 to SI$5000 in an attempt to lower the number of candidates, especially "shadow candidates" who ran with the sole purpose of splitting votes to benefit other contestants. The electoral commission argued that with fewer candidates, the victor would gain a more decisive mandate.

Voters

Voters had to be at least 18 years old and hold Solomon Islands citizenship. Overseas residents could not vote, and people were disqualified from voting if they had committed a breach of the electoral law, been declared insane, been imprisoned for more than six months, or were under a death sentence. A total of 359,522 Solomon Islanders registered to vote in the elections, an increase of 72,000 compared to the 2014 elections. The 2018 electoral act introduced pre-polling, which was open to polling staff and police officers that were to going to provide security for voting centres on election day.

Parties and candidates

A total of 333 candidates were nominated to contest the election; 171 were affiliates of a party, and 162 were independents. There were only 26 female candidates, a similar number to elections in the previous 20 years. Although the number of female voters has usually been equal to male voters, few women have run in past elections due to biases such as a perception that women's influence should not extend beyond domestic duties. Thirteen parties competed; however, parties in the Solomon Islands have tended to be personality-based, small, with limited organisation, and often lacking a clear ideology. Two candidates registered and campaigned as members of a party; however, disputes arose regarding proof of their affiliation. One candidate, Mark Kemakeza, campaigned as a member of the Solomon Islands Democratic Party (SIDP). However, the SIDP denied Kemakeza was an affiliate of the party and filed a complaint with the electoral commission, resulting in Kemakeza's disqualification in March 2019, decreasing the candidate total to 332.

Party		Candidates	2014 result
			Votes (%)	Seats
	United Democratic Party	18	10.72%	5 / 50
	Democratic Alliance Party	28	7.78%	7 / 50
	Kadere Party	13	4.67%	1 / 50
	People First Party	17	4.51%	1 / 50
	People's Alliance Party	21	4.44%	3 / 50
	Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement	10	3.90%	1 / 50
	National Transformation Party	18	2.85%	0 / 50
	Pan Melanesian Congress Party	3	2.11%	0 / 50
	New Nation Party	2	0.31%	0 / 50
	People's Progressive Party	3	0.24%	0 / 50
	Solomon Islands Democratic Party	22	—	—
	Solomon Islands United Party	29	—	—
	Green Party Solomon Islands	3	—	—
	Independents	162	56.27%	32 / 50

Campaign

As in other Melanesian countries, "money politics", which refers to candidates engaging in vote buying and political gifting, have historically featured heavily throughout campaign seasons in the Solomon Islands. To combat this practice, amendments in the 2018 electoral act implemented stricter penalties, including a SI$50,000 fine and a 15-year prison sentence. The electoral commission conducted an awareness campaign in the lead-up to the election, highlighting the consequences of engaging in this practice. The 2018 amendments also increased the maximum campaign budget for candidates from SI$50,000 to SI$500,000 and, in turn, featured lavish spending from some contestants. Leadership quality, good governance and the economy were some of the most common issues many candidates focused on.

The Solomon Islands' diplomatic relations with Taiwan were frequently debated during the campaign. Numerous candidates, such as former Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo, advocated for severing ties with Taiwan and establishing diplomatic relations with China due to the growing trade between the Solomon Islands and the latter. Despite having no formal diplomatic links, China had already become the Solomon Islands' largest export market. Incumbent Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela pledged a review of ties with Taipei if his government remained in power, although he clarified it did not mean a switch was inevitable. In late March, the Island Sun reported that an unidentified party negotiated secretly with Chinese officials, promising to establish relations with Beijing in exchange for money.

The campaign season concluded on 2 April, when the country's first campaign blackout period began, which from that day to the end of the election, barred campaigning and the public display of campaign material. The blackout was implemented by amendments in 2018; in previous polls, the night before polling day was known as the "devil's night" which would reportedly see an uptick in numerous candidates engaging in bribery and treating to secure last-minute votes.

Conduct

The dissolution of the 10th Parliament occurred on 16 December 2018, and Governor-General Frank Kabui announced the election date on 5 February 2019. Pre-polling occurred on 21 March from 7:00 to 17:00 (UTC+11). Shortly before the election, the Electoral Commission launched two apps that assist voters in finding their polling stations and where they could search for their identification number.

Australian and New Zealand defence forces provided contingency logistics support before and during the elections, including approximately 300 personnel, HMAS Melville, and six support helicopters. Observers included New Zealand observer groups in three constituencies, Australian observer groups in fourteen constituencies, and Australian National University researchers and observers in fifteen constituencies.

Days before the election, allegations surfaced of candidates threatening voters if they did not vote for them, which Police Commissioner Matthew Varley condemned. On election day, polling stations were open from 7:00 to 17:00 (UTC+11), although voters who were waiting in line before closing time but had not yet cast their ballots were allowed to vote. An alcohol ban was in force on election day and during the counting period, and over a thousand police officers were deployed around the country. Some polling stations were reportedly too small, leading to overcrowding and a lack of privacy for voters. While the election was mostly orderly and peaceful, observer delegations noted the presence of irregularities, with some voters' names missing from electoral lists at polling centres. Unlike past elections, once voting concluded, ballot boxes were transported to the capital Honiara where the vote counting occurred. Fears of violence led the police force to be on alert as the results were being announced and also prompted the police commissioner to prohibit victory parades.

Results

Eight parties won seats, none of which secured a majority. The Solomon Islands Democratic Party and the Kedare Party emerged as the largest parties, with eight seats each, and 21 independents were victorious. As in the 2014 election, most incumbents won re-election; of the 48 who contested, 13 lost their seats, including former Prime Ministers Derek Sikua and Snyder Rini. Two women, both incumbents, were elected. One of whom, Lanelle Tanangada, who won her seat in a 2018 by-election, narrowly defeated former Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo for a second time. Turnout exceeded 80% in most constituencies.

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Solomon Islands Democratic Party	42,245	13.64	8	New
	Solomon Islands United Party	32,302	10.43	2	New
	Kadere Party	29,421	9.50	8	+7
	United Democratic Party	25,293	8.16	4	–1
	Democratic Alliance Party	19,720	6.37	3	–4
	People's Alliance Party	18,573	6.00	2	–1
	People First Party	11,419	3.69	1	0
	Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement	9,863	3.18	1	0
	National Transformation Party	4,622	1.49	0	0
	Pan-Melanesian Congress Party	1,506	0.49	0	0
	Green Party Solomon Islands	619	0.20	0	New
	New Nation Party	591	0.19	0	0
	People's Progressive Party	481	0.16	0	0
	Independents	113,142	36.52	21	–11
Total		309,797	100.00	50	0
Valid votes		309,797	99.71
Invalid/blank votes		902	0.29
Total votes		310,699	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		359,523	86.42
Source: Electoral Commission, Solomon Islands Election Resources

By constituency

Results by constituency
Constituency	Electorate	Candidate	Party		Votes	%	Notes
Aoke/Langalanga	8,841	Mathew Cooper Wale		Solomon Islands Democratic Party	3,712	46.85	Re-elected
		Vincent Talauburi Anisi		Kadere Party	2,770	34.96
		David Faradatolo		Independent	1,431	18.06
		Rejected votes			10	0.13
Baegu/Asifola	10,943	Tagini Makario		United Democratic Party	3,028	31.58	Elected
		David Tome		People's Alliance Party	2,572	26.83	Unseated
		Robert Iroga		Solomon Islands United Party	1,785	18.62
		Gabriel Kwanae Suri		Solomon Islands Democratic Party	1,685	17.58
		George Taloga Suri		Independent	470	4.90
		Elijah Asilaua		Independent	9	0.09
		Rejected votes			38	0.40
Central Guadalcanal	8,150	Peter Shanel Agovaka		Independent	3,584	47.48	Re-elected
		Walton Naezon		Solomon Islands United Party	2,978	39.45
		Peter Isaac Qotso		Independent	911	12.07
		Silas Anesaia		Independent	22	0.29
		Jacobeth Vari Maneiria		Democratic Alliance Party	20	0.26
		Rejected votes			34	0.45
Central Honiara	15,986	John Moffat Fugui		United Democratic Party	4,028	33.66	Re-elected
		Alfred Efona		Independent	2,940	24.57
		Frank Aotee		People First Party	2,349	19.63
		Joseph Douglas		Independent	814	6.80
		Hendry Ologa Oloben		Independent	750	6.27
		Julie Gegeu Haro		Solomon Islands United Party	300	2.51
		Moon Pin Quan		Independent	203	1.70
		Eric Moses Tema		Independent	147	1.23
		Billy Mae		Independent	126	1.05
		Sam Lidimani Alasia		People's Alliance Party	92	0.77
		Edward Ronia		New Nation Party	65	0.54
		Johnny Maetia		Independent	51	0.43
		Gary Faaitoa		Independent	27	0.23
		Rose Annie Anilabata		Independent	26	0.22
		Cathrine Adifaka		Independent	11	0.09
		Percy Elima		National Transformation Party	9	0.08
		Rejected votes			28	0.23
Central Kwara'Ae	8,458	Jackson Fiulaua		Independent	3,200	42.45	Re-elected
		Ben Bau		Solomon Islands Democratic Party	2,760	36.61
		David Diosi		Solomon Islands United Party	1,134	15.04
		Alick Hagi		People's Progressive Party	135	1.79
		Alick Maeaba		Democratic Alliance Party	133	1.76
		Silas Auramo		Independent	97	1.29
		Clera Gore Rikimani		People First Party	50	0.66
		Johnson Senior Lucas		Independent	8	0.11
		Rejected votes			21	0.28
Central Makira	6,299	Nestor Ghiro		Independent	3,803	70.20	Re-elected
		Peter Thompson Usumae		United Democratic Party	1,419	26.20
		Hypolite Taremae		Independent	152	2.81
		Casper Muna		Democratic Alliance Party	29	0.54
		Rejected votes			14	0.26
East ꞌAreꞌare	7,582	Peter Kenilorea Junior		Solomon Islands United Party	4,200	60.15	Elected
		Andrew Manepora'a		Kadere Party	2,754	39.44	Unseated
		Michael Tokii		Independent	18	0.26
		Rejected votes			11	0.16
East Central Guadalcanal	6,953	Ishmael Mali Avui		Kadere Party	3,187	50.23	Re-elected
		Lazarus Alfred Rimah		Independent	2,603	41.02
		Reuben Tovutovu		People's Alliance Party	501	7.90
		James Manebosa		Independent	43	0.68
		Rejected votes			11	0.17
East Choiseul	3,802	Mannaseh Sogavare		Independent	1,860	59.27	Re-elected
		Ezra Kukuti		Solomon Islands United Party	755	24.06
		James Ron Kaboke		People First Party	485	15.46
		Loloma Pabulu		Independent	19	0.61
		Danson Tanito		Solomon Islands Democratic Party	15	0.48
		Rejected votes			4	0.13
East Guadalcanal	6,640	Bradley Tovosia		Independent	3,985	67.86	Re-elected
		Timothy Manepuria		Solomon Islands Democratic Party	1,484	25.27
		Benedict Tova		United Democratic Party	112	1.91
		Patrick Junior Savusi		Independent	98	1.67
		Selestino Solosaia		Solomon Islands United Party	87	1.48
		Tobias Verabola		Independent	78	1.33
		Rejected votes			28	0.48
East Honiara	15,445	Douglas Ete		Solomon Islands Democratic Party	5,710	47.91	Re-elected
		Ellison Bako		National Transformation Party	2,552	21.41
		John Kabolo		Pan-Melanesian Congress Party	1,447	12.14
		Andrew Hanaria Keniasina		Solomon Islands United Party	694	5.82
		Redley Raramo		Democratic Alliance Party	674	5.66
		Joyce Konofilia		People First Party	443	3.72
		Micheal Maeliau		Independent	165	1.38
		Walter Folotalu		Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement	133	1.12
		Casper Joseph Fa'Asala		People's Alliance Party	72	0.60
		Robert Maemae		Independent	2	0.02
		Rejected votes			25	0.21
East Kwaio	7,536	Stanley Festus Sofu		Independent	3,949	61.27	Re-elected
		Alfred Solomon Sasako		United Democratic Party	1,532	23.77
		Philip Junior Ika		Solomon Islands United Party	494	7.66
		Francis Sisimia		Democratic Alliance Party	223	3.46
		Diki Joses Kolosu		Independent	128	1.99
		Rejected votes			119	1.85
East Makira	8,453	Charles Jordan Maefai		Independent	3,740	51.02	Elected
		Alfred Ghiro		Solomon Islands Democratic Party	1,458	19.89	Unseated
		Benedict Tahi		Independent	460	6.28
		Emilio Wegu		Independent	427	5.83
		Frank Wetara		Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement	329	4.49
		Martin Micah Karani		United Democratic Party	289	3.94
		Merry Doris Kita		Democratic Alliance Party	232	3.17
		Henry Perongo		Independent	142	1.94
		Golden Kaea		Independent	141	1.92
		Fox H Qwaina		People First Party	92	1.26
		Rejected votes			20	0.27
East Malaita	6,121	Manasseh Maelanga		People's Alliance Party	2,966	56.26	Re-elected
		William Baefua		Solomon Islands United Party	1,247	23.65
		Roy Jahdiel Funu		New Nation Party	526	9.98
		Evan Gerea		Democratic Alliance Party	258	4.89
		Finley Fiumae		Independent	220	4.17
		Rejected votes			55	1.04
Fataleka	7,139	Rexon Annex Ramofafia		Solomon Islands United Party	2,628	41.08	Elected
		Steve William Abana		Democratic Alliance Party	1,777	27.77	Unseated
		Moffat Ramofafia		People First Party	938	14.66
		Luke Mani		Independent	395	6.17
		Allen Joses Bae		Solomon Islands Democratic Party	326	5.10
		Elison Lade		National Transformation Party	190	2.97
		Felix Laumae Kabini		Independent	118	1.84
		Ross Siosi		Independent	13	0.20
		Rejected votes			13	0.20
Gao/Bugotu	5,543	Samuel Manetoali		Kadere Party	2,467	50.93	Re-elected
		Adrian Toni		Democratic Alliance Party	1,102	22.75
		Daniel Tanochoki Sio		Independent	464	9.58
		Wilson Karamui Bugotu		Independent	308	6.36
		Allan Kaihe Kilovunagi Tavake		Solomon Islands United Party	208	4.29
		Ernest Kolly		Green Party Solomon Islands	168	3.47
		Dereck Kolinahiga Kodo		Independent	121	2.50
		Rejected votes			6	0.12
Gizo/Kolombangara	10,527	Lanelle Olandrea Tanangada		Kadere Party	4,397	51.54	Re-elected
		Gordon Darcy Lilo		Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement	4,002	46.91
		John Hopa		Independent	103	1.21
		Rejected votes			30	0.35
Hograno/Kia/Havulei	6,910	Jeremiah Manele		Democratic Alliance Party	4,568	73.46	Re-elected
		Selwyn Riumana		United Democratic Party	1,565	25.17
		Nelson Kile		People's Alliance Party	78	1.25
		Rejected votes			7	0.11
Lau/Mbaelelea	10,955	Maeue Augustine Auga		Independent	4,728	49.10	Re-elected
		Harry Philip		United Democratic Party	2,467	25.62
		Lawinter Kaleasi Ki'I		Solomon Islands United Party	681	7.07
		Frank Konairara Tabai		People First Party	628	6.52
		Tony Makabo		People's Alliance Party	625	6.49
		Erick George		Independent	425	4.41
		Judson Lee Leafasia		Independent	50	0.52
		Stephenson Otainao		Independent	4	0.04
		Rejected votes			22	0.23
Malaita Outer Islands	3,142	Martin Kealoe		Solomon Islands Democratic Party	1,219	43.90	Re-elected
		Leslie Tarzan Holosivi		Independent	737	26.54
		Clay Hugo Kahano		Independent	537	19.34
		Edward Kolohai		Independent	161	5.80
		Wendy Vahoe Amangongo		Independent	106	3.82
		Steward Polycarp Noholia		People's Alliance Party	7	0.25
		Benjamin Kemaili		Independent	2	0.07
		Rejected votes			8	0.29
Maringe/Kokota	5,893	Culwick Togamana		Democratic Alliance Party	2,462	46.06	Re-elected
		Cathy Launa Nori		Independent	1,756	32.85
		John Perakana Palmer		Independent	771	14.42
		Varian Lonamei		Independent	281	5.26
		Dickson Goramana		Independent	39	0.73
		Redle'e Ausopa		Green Party Solomon Islands	33	0.62
		Rejected votes			3	0.06
Marovo	10,555	Chachabule Rebi Amoi		People First Party	5,619	59.23	Elected
		Snyder Rini		United Democratic Party	3,766	39.70	Unseated
		Atabani Tahu		Independent	84	0.89
		Rejected votes			18	0.19
Nggela	10,322	Bartholomew Parapolo		Kadere Party	2,511	26.03	Re-elected
		Choylin Yim Douglas		Independent	2,122	22.00
		John Selwyn Vasuni		1,603	16.62
		John Kouni		1,493	15.48
		Kenneth Sagupari		1,005	10.42
		Joseph Hagi		323	3.35
		Charles Fox Meke		309	3.20
		Stephen Watson		235	2.44
		Fredrick Noel Douglas		29	0.30
		Rejected votes			15	0.16
North East Guadalcanal	5,168	Jamie Lency Vokia		1,835	38.54	Elected
		Derek Sikua		1,629	34.22	Unseated
		Desmond Nimepo Norua		973	20.44
		Henry Tobani		295	6.20
		Alfred Manengelea Lovanitila		29	0.61
North Guadalcanal	6,150	Samson Maneka		2,320	41.24	Re-elected
		Martin Sopage		1,080	19.20
		John Kerea		903	16.05
		Benedict Parataboa Garimane		453	8.05
		Stephen Panga		355	6.31
		Wilson Tathadaena		271	4.82
		Everlyn Thugea Tautai		82	1.46
		Barbi Mane Ghavea		81	1.44
		Gwen Ratu		41	0.73
		Daniel Sade Tarai		26	0.46
		Rejected votes			14	0.25
North Malaita	8,052	Levi Senley Filualea		2,698	38.84	Elected
		Jimmy Lusibaea		2,475	35.63	Unseated
		Glen Waneta Alifeo		1,564	22.52
		Agnes Gaote'E		98	1.41
		Tommy Tagili		81	1.17
		George Senisi		12	0.17
		Fredrick Kwanairara		7	0.10
		Rejected votes			11	0.16
North New Georgia	3,975	John Deane Kuku		2,267	63.91	Re-elected
		Dewin Alick		1,213	34.20
		Kenneth George Nginabule		59	1.66
		Rejected votes			8	0.23
North Vella Lavella	4,606	Clezy Rore		2,232	54.64	Elected
		Milner Tozaka		1,836	44.94	Unseated
		Alex Gina Kivolyn		7	0.17
		Rejected votes			10	0.24
North West Choiseul	6,816	Harry Kuma		2,948	51.29	Elected
		Connelly Sadakabatu		2,514	43.74	Unseated
		Hensol Siribau Kiko		198	3.44
		Eunice Palata		81	1.41
		Rejected votes			7	0.12
North West Guadalcanal	6,565	Horst Heinz Bodo Dettke		3,021	52.09	Re-elected
		Albert Fono		2,288	39.45
		Allan Kemakeza		430	7.41
		Sophia Munamua Chonic		18	0.31
		Rejected votes			43	0.74
Ranongga/Simbo	5,557	Charles Sigoto		2,592	57.37	Re-elected
		Justin Mutukera		1,851	40.97
		Jimmy Stanley		68	1.51
		Rejected votes			7	0.15
Rennell/Bellona	3,563	Tautai Agikimua Kaitu'u		837	27.67	Re-elected
		Seth Tegea Gukuna		578	19.11
		Anthony Tahua Tamaika		502	16.60
		Tesua Muakitangata		471	15.57
		Collin Singamoana Tesu'Atai		363	12.00
		Adrian Tuhanuku		271	8.96
		Rejected votes			3	0.10
Russells/Savo	7,098	Dickson Mua Panakitasi		2,027	31.96	Re-elected
		Oliver Salopuka		1,924	30.34
		John Hugo Baulo		1,034	16.30
		Tome Faemane Tarasisio		718	11.32
		John Talunago		313	4.94
		John Peter Tinoni		94	1.48
		Derick Pepere		90	1.42
		Michael Kemadika		84	1.32
		Francis Otainao Iro		18	0.28
		Buddy Wickhams No'Amasahu		11	0.17
		Cypriano Nuake		7	0.11
		Jay Timi Rhobinson		2	0.03
		Rejected votes			20	0.32
Shortland	3,293	Christopher Laore		1,978	67.62	Re-elected
		Caroline Laore Gorae		938	32.07
		Steve Jerrad Laore		6	0.21
		Saeda Iraviri		0	0.00
		Rejected votes			3	0.10
Small Malaita	8,053	Rick Houenipwela		2,302	33.55	Re-elected
		William Haomae		1,762	25.68
		Chris Wate		1,600	23.32
		John Patteson Ngalihesi		725	10.57
		Edwin Aldrin Awaoli		381	5.55
		Abednigo Maeohu		72	1.05
		Rejected votes			20	0.29
South Choiseul	6,575	Robertson Erere Galokale		999	19.06	Elected
		Tozen Leokana		965	18.41
		Jackson Kiloe		742	14.16
		Bavare Philip Pitakoe		725	13.83
		Baoro Laxton Koraua		704	13.43
		Elizah Doro Muala		471	8.99	Unseated
		Nanette Anne Tutua		226	4.31
		Christopher Tauro Rabaua		170	3.24
		David Deva		131	2.50
		Bouriki Taniana		57	1.09
		Johnson Pita Sokeni		42	0.80
		Jerry Pakivai		5	0.10
		Rejected votes			4	0.08
South Guadalcanal	7,129	Rollen Seleso		3,104	47.79	Elected
		David Day Pacha		2,574	39.63	Unseated
		Heinz Konga		757	11.66
		Francis Peter Para		37	0.57
		Victor Alikivara		1	0.02
		Rejected votes			22	0.34
South New Georgia/Rendova/Tetepari	4,274	Danny Philip		1,577	43.88	Re-elected
		Jonathan Zama Aqarao		750	20.87
		George Solingi Lilo		742	20.65
		Stephen Roni		517	14.39
		Rejected votes			8	0.22
South Vella Lavella	5,985	Frederick Kologeto		2,932	55.30	Elected
		Lional Alex		2,351	44.34	Unseated
		Rejected votes			19	0.36
Temotu Nende	6,239	Commins Aston Mewa		1,579	31.35	Re-elected
		Walter Kola		847	16.82
		Andrew Issac Nalua		460	9.13
		Nelson Omar Menale		446	8.86
		Simon Peter Melau		430	8.54
		Ruddy Schlieffen Oti		418	8.30
		Gabriel Metanen Teao		336	6.67
		Mabel Numo		253	5.02
		Maxwell Banyo		247	4.90
		Rejected votes			20	0.40
Temotu Pele	5,061	Duddley Kopu		1,710	43.72	Re-elected
		James Bonunga		1,490	38.10
		Drummond Tupe Vaea		239	6.11
		David Palapu		232	5.93
		Douglas Yee		114	2.91
		Alfred Apela Toaki		35	0.89
		Michael Maina		28	0.72
		William Christopher Tolei		25	0.64
		Luke Laeki		19	0.49
		Nelly Mabulou Nori		10	0.26
		Patrick Teikamatta		1	0.03
		Rejected votes			8	0.20
Temotu Vatud	3,565	Freda Ab Tuki Soria Comua		1,344	47.09	Elected
		Andrew Mua		770	26.98
		Chris Ashley Patty		339	11.88
		Ezekiel Prians Tamoa		105	3.68
		Clay Forau Soalaoi		76	2.66
		Mary Alalo		59	2.07
		Giles Brunox Forau		47	1.65
		Timon Sinava		44	1.54
		Noel Aisa		43	1.51
		Sam Affirua Tarivasa		13	0.46
		Mike Tiriti		8	0.28
		Thomas Tofakifenua Nukuafi		1	0.04
		Rejected votes			5	0.18
Ulawa/Ugi	4,033	Willie Braford Marau		1,778	52.19	Re-elected
		George Takeli		476	13.97
		Billy Titiulu		448	13.15
		Frederick Isom Rohorua		277	8.13
		James Takingarasimatawa Tora		212	6.22
		Polycarp Haununu		118	3.46
		Robert Henry Rata		79	2.32
		Stanley Maetaoha		16	0.47
		Rejected votes			3	0.09
West ꞌAreꞌare	6,304	John Maneniaru		3,223	55.77	Re-elected
		Peter Chanel Ramohia		2,518	43.57
		Slade Waiwaki Ehakeni		29	0.50
		Rejected votes			9	0.16
West Guadalcanal	7,359	Anthony Kamu Veke		4,407	62.50	Elected
		Moses Garu		2,564	36.36	Unseated
		Selina Berah		46	0.65
		Rejected votes			34	0.48
West Honiara	10,477	Namson Tran		5,683	66.10	Re-elected
		James Apaniai		857	9.97
		Selwyn Akao		680	7.91
		John Kwaita		661	7.69
		Ellen Inahia Maruarofa		621	7.22
		Peter Forau		64	0.74
		Rejected votes			32	0.37
West Kwaio	6,234	Titus Fika		1,697	30.50	Elected
		John Daufanamae		838	15.06
		Jackson Gege		699	12.56
		Graham Tom Ete'Omea		632	11.36
		Michael Maesugea		613	11.02
		Rinaldo Aleadalo		295	5.30
		Joseph Primo Baetolingia		277	4.98
		Alfred Afeau		170	3.06
		John Daubo Tafiiru		91	1.64
		John Girifi'Ona		81	1.46
		Fred Nguiburi Saega		80	1.44
		Robert Houramo		36	0.65
		Patricia Mae Dallu		14	0.25
		Bobby Kelly		14	0.25
		Willy Tharetoona		7	0.13
		Harry Sinau Tobi		2	0.04
		Rejected votes			18	0.32
West Kwara'Ae	9,674	Sam Shemuel Iduri		1,996	22.98	Re-elected
		Alfred J. M. Tuasulia		1,608	18.52
		Clement Koba'a Oikali		1,440	16.58
		Davidson Nwaeramo		1,394	16.05
		Bernard Gale		1,349	15.53
		Francis Lomo		487	5.61
		Charles Dausabea		341	3.93
		Robert Lafisi		56	0.64
		Rejected votes			13	0.15
West Makira	7,140	Derick Rawcliff Manu'ari		2,637	43.47	Re-elected
		Matthew Ha'asuramo Taro		690	11.37
		Elsie Maesui Dirimae		640	10.55
		Jackson Sunaone		518	8.54
		Tommy Mana		397	6.54
		Robert Abeniha'a Chow		362	5.97
		Dick Inoana Ha'amori		240	3.96
		Lloyd Tahani		162	2.67
		Gideon Suharahu Row		115	1.90
		Presley Aridariu		82	1.35
		Kennedy Hoda		79	1.30
		JR Solomon Mamaloni		47	0.77
		John Ta'Aru		34	0.56
		Peter Mcdonald Baewai		32	0.53
		Japhet Waipora		17	0.28
		Rejected votes			14	0.23
West New Georgia/Vona Vona	8,383	Silas Kerry Vaqara Tausinga		1,887	27.86	Re-elected
		George Temahua		1,582	23.35
		Mamu Hebala Paza		1,155	17.05
		Billy Veo		924	13.64
		Dickson Kaehuna		538	7.94
		Francis John Zama		433	6.39
		Calvin Ziru		248	3.66
		Rejected votes			7	0.10

Aftermath

Manasseh Sogavare was elected to a fourth non-consecutive term as prime minister.

Following the election, negotiations to form a government commenced. Two blocs emerged to compete to take the reins of government. One bloc, the Grand Coalition, was composed of the United Democratic Party, the Solomon Islands Democratic Party and the Solomon Islands United Party. The Grand Coalition initially announced that Peter Kenilorea Jr. would be the bloc's candidate for prime minister but ended up nominating Matthew Wale. The Grand Coalition did not explain why they ultimately settled on Wale. Former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare relaunched the Ownership, Unity and Responsibility Party (OUR Party) shortly after the election, which, along with the Kadere, People First and Democratic Alliance parties, formed the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA). Sogavare was the DCGA bloc's nominee for prime minister.

Wale filed a lawsuit challenging Sogavare's candidacy, claiming he was ineligible to stand for prime minister because he registered his party after the election, a breach of electoral law. Governor-General Frank Kabui scheduled the election for the prime minister to occur on 24 April. Amid fears of violence, police officers were deployed around parliament. The police commission also denied a request by a youth group to protest the prime minister's election. The courts issued an injunction to parliament shortly before the scheduled poll, ordering the postponement of the vote. However, utilising the privilege of immunity from the courts, Governor-General Kabui instructed the vote to proceed. Kabui stated that his decision was following the constitution, which grants the governor-general the final decision over any disputes regarding the election of the head of government. In response, Wale and the 14 other members of the Grand Coalition boycotted the vote. Parliament elected Sogavare to a fourth non-consecutive term as prime minister; he received 35 votes, although one was spoilt. Wale subsequently became the opposition leader. Sogavare's return to the premiership sparked riots in Honiara due to public dissatisfaction over the prime minister's election and the lack of involvement citizens had with the government formation. In late May, the courts dismissed Sogavare's eligibility case; Chief Justice Albert Palmer stated that the late party registration referenced repealed laws, while the case against the governor-general's decision referred to a law that conflicted with the constitution. Palmer also commented that it was not the court's job to fix deficient legislation.

The first convention of the 11th Parliament occurred on 15 May. That day, the new parliament elected former cabinet minister Patteson Oti, who had most recently served as high commissioner to Fiji, as speaker. Sogavare's OUR Party saw numerous MPs join and by November 2019 the party had gained a decisive majority in parliament, occupying 32 seats.

See also

• 11th Parliament of Solomon Islands

References