Members of The National Parliament
The province and each district is represented by a Member of the National Parliament. There is one provincial electorate and each district is an open electorate. The following table lists Members before and after the 2007 general election.
| Electorate | Previous member (party) | 2007 winner (party) |
|---|---|---|
| West Sepik Provincial | Carlos Yuni (Independent) | Simon Solo (NA) |
| Aitape-Lumi Open | Patrick Pruaitch (NA) | Patrick Pruaitch (NA) |
| Nuku Open | Andrew Kumbakor (PANGU) | Andrew Kumbakor (PANGU) |
| Telefomin Open | Atimeng Buhupe (NA) | Peter Iwei (PDM) |
| Vanimo-Green River Open | Philip Inou (PAP) | Belden Namah (NA) |
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