Politics of The Solomon Islands - Political Parties and Elections

Political Parties and Elections

For other political parties see List of political parties in the Solomon Islands. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in the Solomon Islands.
e • d Summary of the 5 April 2006 National Parliament of the Solomon Islands election results
Parties and alliances Votes % Seats
National Party 13,105 6.9 4
Rural Advancement Party 12,030 6.3 4
People's Alliance Party 11,935 6.3 3
Solomon Islands Liberal Party 9,507 5.0 2
Democratic Party 9,338 4.9 3
Solomon Islands Social Credit Party 8,214 4.3 2
Lafari Party 5,384 2.8 2
Christian Alliance Party 3,613 1.9 -
Solomon Islands Labour Party 1,733 0.9 -
Independents 114,977 60.3 30
Total 190,786 50
Source: Adam Carr

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