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.| 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 | |||
| 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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