# 2008 Vanuatuan general election

General elections were held in Vanuatu on 2 September 2008. In July the Melanesian Progressive Party requested that they be postponed, contesting the constitutionality of the Peoples Representation Act No. 33 of 2007, which allegedly enabled voters in certain constituencies to vote in two constituencies. The Principal Electoral Officer, Martin Tete, confirmed that the election would take place on 2 September, as scheduled. The day was declared a national holiday, to encourage people to vote.
Over three hundred candidates, of which nine women, stood for election, representing twenty-five political parties and approximately eighty independents. There were 170,000 registered voters, and fifty-two seats to fill in Parliament in 17 multi-member constituencies.

## Preliminary results

Unofficial preliminary results were expected on 3 September 2008, with official results expected to take up to a week. Two veteran politicians, the incumbent finance minister Willie Jimmy and former PM Barak Sopé, appear to have failed to be reelected, while the independent Ralph Regenvanu appeared to have got the most votes in his constituency of Port Vila and the leaders of the Green Confederation (Moana Carcasses) as well as of the Vanuatu Republican Party (Maxime Carlot Korman) as well as the deputy PM Edward Natapei were returned to parliament.
According to unofficial results, the ruling coalition was likely returned to power in the election; about 18 of the 49 MPs standing for re-election were not reelected, and Vanuatu's oldest party, the Vanua'aku Party, was seen to have gained the largest number of seats with 10 seats. Prime Minister Ham Lini's National United Party appears to have won at least seven seats, as have the Vanuatu Republican Party and the Union of Moderate Parties. Nine other parties and five independents also appear to have made it into Parliament.
The Vanuatu Electoral Commission has announced that it will take several days before official results are available, and ABC Radio Australia reports that, due to negotiations in establishing a ruling coalition once results are known, "it could be a week or two before it's clear just who will be leading the next Vanuatu government".
On 9 September, it was reported that the Vanua'aku Party (VP) and the National United Party were negotiating to form a coalition government, which would also include at least one more party. Under the agreement the new coalition government would include 33 of the 52 members of parliament. Deputy PM and VP leader Edward Natapei would become Prime Minister, while outgoing Prime Minister Ham Lini would become Natapei's Deputy Prime Minister. However, the leader of the Vanuatu Republican Party, Maxime Korman, now claims he has enough votes to form his own government and become prime minister. The ultimate results of the election are still unpredictable.

## Results

Final results were announced on 10 September 2008. The Vanua'aku Party had won the most seats (11 out of 52) and Edward Natapei was expected to become prime minister; he was expected to select outgoing prime minister Ham Lini (National United Party) as his deputy. However, Maxime Carlot Korman of the Vanuatu Republican Party also claimed he had enough votes to form the government. Natapei was elected by Parliament on 22 September, winning with 27 to 25 votes against Korman in a secret ballot.
| Party | Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
| | Vanua'aku Pati | 15,479 | 14.71 | 11 | +3 |
| | National United Party | 12,249 | 11.64 | 8 | –2 |
| | Union of Moderate Parties | 11,223 | 10.67 | 7 | –1 |
| | Vanuatu Republican Party | 8,155 | 7.75 | 7 | +3 |
| | People's Progressive Party | 5,407 | 5.14 | 4 | 0 |
| | Green Confederation | 3,619 | 3.44 | 2 | –1 |
| | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 3,481 | 3.31 | 1 | +1 |
| | Melanesian Progressive Party | 3,067 | 2.92 | 1 | –2 |
| | Vanuatu Labour Party | 3,058 | 2.91 | 1 | +1 |
| | Nagriamel | 3,016 | 2.87 | 1 | +1 |
| | National Community Association | 2,437 | 2.32 | 0 | –2 |
| | Vanuatu Family First Party [fr] | 2,336 | 2.22 | 1 | New |
| | People's Action Party | 1,812 | 1.72 | 1 | 0 |
| | Muvment blong Chiefs | 1,510 | 1.44 | 0 | New |
| | Namangi Aute | 1,178 | 1.12 | 1 | 0 |
| | Shepherds Alliance [fr] | 1,012 | 0.96 | 1 | New |
| | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 966 | 0.92 | 0 | New |
| | Vanuatu Progressive Republican Farmers Party | 837 | 0.80 | 1 | New |
| | Union blong Democratic Kastom Laef Movement | 610 | 0.58 | 0 | New |
| | Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu | 563 | 0.54 | 0 | New |
| | Vanuatu Liberal Party | 391 | 0.37 | 0 | New |
| | Tomburin Kastom Muvment | 330 | 0.31 | 0 | New |
| | Vanuatu Christian Party | 303 | 0.29 | 0 | New |
| | Friend Melanesian Party | 270 | 0.26 | 0 | 0 |
| | Popular Movement | 253 | 0.24 | 0 | New |
| | Melanesian Alliance | 151 | 0.14 | 0 | New |
| | Union Liberation Front | 80 | 0.08 | 0 | New |
| | Kristian Demokrotic Party | 32 | 0.03 | 0 | New |
| | United Liberation Front | 7 | 0.01 | 0 | New |
| | Independents | 21,365 | 20.31 | 4 | –4 |
| Total | Total | 105,197 | 100.00 | 52 | 0 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | 105,197 | 98.59 | | |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 1,505 | 1.41 | | |
| Total votes | Total votes | 106,702 | 100.00 | | |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 152,043 | 70.18 | | |
| Source: Extraordinary Gazette ||||||

### By constituency

Ambae :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Peter Vuta [fr] | People's Action Party | 795 | 16.57 |
| | James Bule | National United Party | 676 | 14.09 |
| | James Wango | People's Progressive Party | 380 | 7.92 |
| | Dickinson Vusilai | Vanua'aku Pati | 345 | 7.19 |
| | Fred Tari | Independent | 318 | 6.63 |
| | Steven Tahi | Nagriamel | 294 | 6.13 |
| | Edmond Hoke | Nagriamel | 282 | 5.88 |
| | Jacob Mata | Vanua'aku Pati | 277 | 5.77 |
| | Manley Tariliu | Melanesian Progressive Party | 221 | 4.61 |
| | John Colwick Tari | Green Confederation | 175 | 3.65 |
| | Jenny Ligo | Independent | 165 | 3.44 |
| | Manasseh Tari | Vanua'aku Pati | 163 | 3.40 |
| | Jacques Sésé [fr] | Union of Moderate Parties | 163 | 3.40 |
| | Barnabas Bani | National Community Association | 157 | 3.27 |
| | Ridley Tari | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 123 | 2.56 |
| | Manuel Tari | People's Progressive Party | 104 | 2.17 |
| | Garae Reynolds Toa | Independent | 96 | 2.00 |
| | Willie Toa | Vanuatu Labour Party | 39 | 0.81 |
| | Moffet Mele Biti | Vanuatu Republican Party | 24 | 0.50 |
| Total | Total | Total | 4,797 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 4,797 | 98.30 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 83 | 1.70 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,880 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 7,066 | 69.06 |
Ambrym :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Jossie Masmas [fr] | Vanuatu Republican Party | 618 | 17.23 |
| | Raphael Worwor | Union of Moderate Parties | 515 | 14.36 |
| | Maki Simelum | Independent | 485 | 13.52 |
| | Douglas Tangtang | People's Progressive Party | 447 | 12.46 |
| | Job Sailas | Independent | 313 | 8.73 |
| | Daniel Frank Tinning | Vanua'aku Pati | 272 | 7.58 |
| | Bill Willie | Independent | 262 | 7.30 |
| | George Bumseng | Independent | 180 | 5.02 |
| | Elie Bonglibu | Union of Moderate Parties | 158 | 4.40 |
| | Josiah Bakon | People's Action Party | 157 | 4.38 |
| | Laurent Leingkone | Tomburin Kastom Movement | 69 | 1.92 |
| | Elsie Lelon Savei | Muvment blong Chiefs | 60 | 1.67 |
| | Williamson Naros | Vanuatu Labour Party | 49 | 1.37 |
| | Robert Batick | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 2 | 0.06 |
| Total | Total | Total | 3,587 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 3,587 | 98.65 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 49 | 1.35 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,636 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 4,775 | 76.15 |
Banks and Torres :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Thomas Isom Sawon | National United Party | 737 | 17.75 |
| | Dunstan Hilton [fr] | People's Progressive Party | 654 | 15.75 |
| | Laliurou Eric Shedrac | National United Party | 598 | 14.40 |
| | Jack Wona | Independent | 534 | 12.86 |
| | Joseph Laloyer | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 484 | 11.66 |
| | Paul Kamey Demmet | People's Progressive Party | 438 | 10.55 |
| | Reginold Stanley | Union of Moderate Parties | 219 | 5.27 |
| | Sikir Sam Blondell | Independent | 119 | 2.87 |
| | Basil Hopkins | Union Liberation Front | 80 | 1.93 |
| | Christina Lorence | Vanua'aku Pati | 79 | 1.90 |
| | Danstan Tula | Vanuatu Republican Party | 63 | 1.52 |
| | Marau Frederick | Independent | 61 | 1.47 |
| | David Leroux | Green Confederation | 44 | 1.06 |
| | Victor Ron | People's Action Party | 27 | 0.65 |
| | Lulum Vanva Derek | Melanesian Progressive Party | 15 | 0.36 |
| Total | Total | Total | 4,152 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 4,152 | 99.24 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 32 | 0.76 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,184 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 4,982 | 83.98 |
Efate :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Joshua Kalsakau | Vanuatu Labour Party | 1,381 | 11.55 |
| | Pakoa Kaltonga | Vanua'aku Pati | 1,208 | 10.10 |
| | Alfred Rolland Carlot | Vanuatu Republican Party | 959 | 8.02 |
| | Roro Sambo [fr] | National United Party | 803 | 6.71 |
| | Nessam Kal J. Pierre Nudumuri | National Community Association | 748 | 6.25 |
| | Steven Kalsakau [fr] | Union of Moderate Parties | 735 | 6.15 |
| | Jimmy Luna Tasong | Vanuatu Republican Party | 641 | 5.36 |
| | Barak Sopé | Melanesian Progressive Party | 603 | 5.04 |
| | Norris Kalmet | Union blong Democratic Kastom Laef Movement | 516 | 4.31 |
| | Jimmy Matai | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 460 | 3.85 |
| | James Kalosal | Green Confederation | 373 | 3.12 |
| | Reuben Seru | Vanuatu Family First Party [fr] | 287 | 2.40 |
| | Louis Carlo | Vanua'aku Pati | 260 | 2.17 |
| | Michael Daniel | Vanua'aku Pati | 247 | 2.07 |
| | Kalopa Kalpukai | Independent | 195 | 1.63 |
| | Kalsong Harryman | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 192 | 1.61 |
| | David Walker | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 188 | 1.57 |
| | Johnson Jim Wabaiat | Tomburin Kastom Movement | 180 | 1.51 |
| | Gilbert Memer Izono | Union of Moderate Parties | 178 | 1.49 |
| | Robert Tasaruru | Independent | 161 | 1.35 |
| | Ova Kalorongo | Independent | 157 | 1.31 |
| | Jerry Daniel | Melanesian Progressive Party | 152 | 1.27 |
| | Mark Bethel | Independent | 149 | 1.25 |
| | Charlie Kalpoi Kalorus | Independent | 139 | 1.16 |
| | Sope Malas | Green Confederation | 122 | 1.02 |
| | Claude Kalsakau | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 115 | 0.96 |
| | Eddie Silas Tisaliu | Independent | 104 | 0.87 |
| | Taiwia Rafei | Independent | 86 | 0.72 |
| | Kalfau Esley | National United Party | 85 | 0.71 |
| | Meles Kalosa | Muvment blong Chiefs | 81 | 0.68 |
| | Martin Manses Atavroto | Independent | 73 | 0.61 |
| | Bill K. Kalpoi | Independent | 63 | 0.53 |
| | Joseph Malakai | People's Progressive Party | 58 | 0.48 |
| | Joseph Obed | Independent | 53 | 0.44 |
| | Amos Toufau | Vanuatu Family First Party [fr] | 50 | 0.42 |
| | Peris Kalopong | Independent | 40 | 0.33 |
| | Emil Mael | Tomburin Kastom Movement | 38 | 0.32 |
| | Otto Norman | Independent | 35 | 0.29 |
| | Sam Samson | Vanuatu Christian Party | 30 | 0.25 |
| | Charley Tugon | Independent | 15 | 0.13 |
| Total | Total | Total | 11,960 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 11,960 | 97.74 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 277 | 2.26 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,237 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 21,178 | 57.78 |
Epi :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Leinavao Tasso | Vanua'aku Pati | 573 | 20.66 |
| | Issac Hamarliu | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 514 | 18.53 |
| | Isabelle Donald | Vanua'aku Pati | 376 | 13.55 |
| | Jack Mowa | National United Party | 357 | 12.87 |
| | Korah Benjimen | Independent | 319 | 11.50 |
| | Tasso Philip | Vanuatu Republican Party | 272 | 9.81 |
| | Keliu Oraka | Union of Moderate Parties | 115 | 4.15 |
| | Sam Obed | Vanuatu Labour Party | 79 | 2.85 |
| | Richard David Fadanumata | Shepherds Alliance [fr] | 71 | 2.56 |
| | David Suma | Green Confederation | 57 | 2.05 |
| | Ioane Simon | Independent | 40 | 1.44 |
| | David Karie Tisanaripu | Melanesian Alliance | 1 | 0.04 |
| Total | Total | Total | 2,774 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 2,774 | 98.58 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 40 | 1.42 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,814 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 3,437 | 81.87 |
Luganville :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | George Wells | National United Party | 1,148 | 20.63 |
| | Dominique Morin | Vanuatu Republican Party | 708 | 12.72 |
| | Sam Toa | Independent | 471 | 8.46 |
| | Roy Wilson | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 458 | 8.23 |
| | Temar Johnson | Union of Moderate Parties | 360 | 6.47 |
| | Elder John Batick Bong | Independent | 399 | 7.17 |
| | Jeremiah Vira | People's Action Party | 334 | 6.00 |
| | Nathan Dick | Nagriamel | 286 | 5.14 |
| | Gaspard Moli Palaud | Popular Movement | 253 | 4.55 |
| | Ruth Moese | Independent | 194 | 3.49 |
| | Raphael Yeoye | Vanuatu Family First Party [fr] | 191 | 3.43 |
| | John Timothy | Green Confederation | 151 | 2.71 |
| | John Morsen Willie | Vanua'aku Pati | 149 | 2.68 |
| | Micah Mano | Melanesian Progressive Party | 138 | 2.48 |
| | Camillo Sekeme | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 75 | 1.35 |
| | Avock Esau | Independent | 66 | 1.19 |
| | George Meltek Rory | Muvment blong Chiefs | 60 | 1.08 |
| | Paul Hakwa | People's Progressive Party | 50 | 0.90 |
| | Pierre Malamlaen | Vanuatu Labour Party | 48 | 0.86 |
| | Elizabeth Sihos | Independent | 27 | 0.49 |
| Total | Total | Total | 5,566 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 5,566 | 98.90 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 62 | 1.10 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,628 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 7,734 | 72.77 |
Maewo :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Philip Boedoro | Vanua'aku Pati | 664 | 39.41 |
| | Jonas Cullwick | National United Party | 623 | 36.97 |
| | Santus Wari | Union of Moderate Parties | 330 | 19.58 |
| | Jonah Toakanase | Nagriamel | 68 | 4.04 |
| Total | Total | Total | 1,685 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 1,685 | 98.71 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 22 | 1.29 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,707 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 2,124 | 80.37 |
Malekula :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Esmon Saimon | Melanesian Progressive Party | 799 | 5.90 |
| | Kisito Teilemb | Union of Moderate Parties | 743 | 5.48 |
| | Eta Rory | Vanuatu Family First Party [fr] | 730 | 5.39 |
| | Paul Telukluk | Namangi Aute | 644 | 4.75 |
| | Don Ken Stephen | Independent | 622 | 4.59 |
| | Sato Kilman | People's Progressive Party | 606 | 4.47 |
| | Donna Browny | Vanuatu Republican Party | 480 | 3.54 |
| | Pierre-Chanel Worwor | Vanuatu Republican Party | 478 | 3.53 |
| | Charlie Rokrok | National United Party | 474 | 3.50 |
| | Vital Tsiabon | Vanuatu Family First Party [fr] | 468 | 3.45 |
| | Simeon Ennis | Green Confederation | 427 | 3.15 |
| | Shetric Setrack | National United Party | 416 | 3.07 |
| | Carl Patunvanu | Independent | 403 | 2.97 |
| | Masing Alick | People's Progressive Party | 358 | 2.64 |
| | Norbert Ngpan | Green Confederation | 345 | 2.55 |
| | Alpi Baleng | Independent | 342 | 2.52 |
| | Nelpar John Kith | National United Party | 323 | 2.38 |
| | Tony Ata | Vanua'aku Pati | 322 | 2.38 |
| | Sam Mahit | People's Progressive Party | 317 | 2.34 |
| | Daniel Kute | Independent | 308 | 2.27 |
| | Tom Andrew Nat-Naour | Independent | 294 | 2.17 |
| | Johnety Jerety | Union of Moderate Parties | 274 | 2.02 |
| | Jacob Thyna | Friend Melanesian Party | 270 | 1.99 |
| | Jacob Frank | Vanua'aku Pati | 262 | 1.93 |
| | Kalsay Kalmasay | National Community Association | 251 | 1.85 |
| | Veremaito Billiam | Melanesian Progressive Party | 246 | 1.82 |
| | Gaston Muluane | Namangi Aute | 232 | 1.71 |
| | Paolo Lawac | Namangi Aute | 223 | 1.65 |
| | Jeneck Patunvanu | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 220 | 1.62 |
| | Willie Mark | Independent | 204 | 1.51 |
| | Jimmy Daniel Aptvanu | Independent | 158 | 1.17 |
| | Fred William Tasso [fr] | Vanuatu Labour Party | 147 | 1.08 |
| | Johnalsin Buktan | Independent | 143 | 1.06 |
| | Obediah Kensi | Vanua'aku Pati | 142 | 1.05 |
| | Timothy Maltock | Independent | 137 | 1.01 |
| | Pechoux Meltetamat | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 126 | 0.93 |
| | Marie Pascale Meleoune | Independent | 100 | 0.74 |
| | Willie Apia Masing | Independent | 89 | 0.66 |
| | Ronnie Jacobus | Melanesian Alliance | 69 | 0.51 |
| | John Ammil | Independent | 68 | 0.50 |
| | Zilo Bong Fanteng | Independent | 62 | 0.46 |
| | Raymond Atin | Independent | 59 | 0.44 |
| | David Willion | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 51 | 0.38 |
| | Albert Muna | Independent | 51 | 0.38 |
| | Raoul Nemtenmal | Nagriamel | 30 | 0.22 |
| | Olivier Fidelio | Muvment blong Chiefs | 29 | 0.21 |
| | Enbue Lenneth | United Liberation Front | 7 | 0.05 |
| Total | Total | Total | 13,549 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 13,549 | 98.97 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 141 | 1.03 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,690 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 17,655 | 77.54 |
Malo–Aore :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Havo Molisale | Nagriamel | 546 | 23.42 |
| | Nikenike Vurobaravu | Vanua'aku Pati | 541 | 23.21 |
| | Josias Moli | Vanuatu Republican Party | 410 | 17.59 |
| | Sano Alvea | Independent | 338 | 14.50 |
| | Vula Livo | Union of Moderate Parties | 330 | 14.16 |
| | Juliet Sumbe | Muvment blong Chiefs | 87 | 3.73 |
| | Mele Ravo | Namangi Aute | 79 | 3.39 |
| Total | Total | Total | 2,331 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 2,331 | 98.48 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 36 | 1.52 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,367 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 2,910 | 81.34 |
Other Southern Islands :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Ture Kailo | Vanua'aku Pati | 816 | 42.95 |
| | Thomas Nentu | Independent | 319 | 16.79 |
| | Masel Wilson Manua | National United Party | 304 | 16.00 |
| | James Silas | Vanuatu Labour Party | 192 | 10.11 |
| | John Mete Apei | National Community Association | 112 | 5.89 |
| | Helen Stela Naupa | Melanesian Alliance | 81 | 4.26 |
| | James Yaviong | People's Progressive Party | 76 | 4.00 |
| Total | Total | Total | 1,900 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 1,900 | 98.34 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 32 | 1.66 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,932 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 2,329 | 82.95 |
Paama :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | David Areasuv | People's Progressive Party | 338 | 41.07 |
| | Sam Dan Avock | Vanua'aku Pati | 287 | 34.87 |
| | Demis Lago | Melanesian Progressive Party | 89 | 10.81 |
| | Tom Bethuel Mail | National United Party | 64 | 7.78 |
| | Tomat Vativolivol Alibet | Union of Moderate Parties | 44 | 5.35 |
| | Mahitatan Avock | Independent | 1 | 0.12 |
| | Gideon Mael | Green Confederation | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | Total | Total | 823 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 823 | 99.04 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 8 | 0.96 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 831 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 928 | 89.55 |
Pentecost :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Charlot Salwai | Union of Moderate Parties | 1,023 | 14.35 |
| | Ham Lini | National United Party | 726 | 10.19 |
| | David Tosul | National United Party | 569 | 7.98 |
| | Bruce Asal | Union of Moderate Parties | 560 | 7.86 |
| | Tony Nari [fr] | Vanua'aku Pati | 445 | 6.24 |
| | Godfrey Buleur | National United Party | 443 | 6.21 |
| | Gildas Tabianga | National United Party | 442 | 6.20 |
| | Noel Tamata Mala | People's Progressive Party | 313 | 4.39 |
| | Ezekiel Bule | Vanuatu Labour Party | 260 | 3.65 |
| | Lazare Asal | Vanuatu Republican Party | 236 | 3.31 |
| | David Alberto Huri | Independent | 231 | 3.24 |
| | Hilario Rebu | Nagriamel | 223 | 3.13 |
| | Norbert Sumsum | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 220 | 3.09 |
| | Joseph Tariodo | Green Confederation | 217 | 3.04 |
| | Silas Aru | Independent | 217 | 3.04 |
| | Mark Danol | Independent | 194 | 2.72 |
| | Sylvester Bulesa | Independent | 187 | 2.62 |
| | Telkon Bebe | People's Action Party | 143 | 2.01 |
| | Joseph Tabirap | Independent | 123 | 1.73 |
| | Gratien Moisoul | Muvment blong Chiefs | 115 | 1.61 |
| | Luc Siba | Vanuatu Christian Party | 75 | 1.05 |
| | Witnol Bule | National Community Association | 51 | 0.72 |
| | Jonathan Siro | Independent | 46 | 0.65 |
| | Edward Rau | Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu | 45 | 0.63 |
| | Winston Wisly Tabi | Independent | 14 | 0.20 |
| | Joram Tugu | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 10 | 0.14 |
| Total | Total | Total | 7,128 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 7,128 | 98.56 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 104 | 1.44 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,232 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 10,538 | 68.63 |
Port Vila :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Ralph Regenvanu | Independent | 1,710 | 10.83 |
| | Moana Carcasses Kalosil | Green Confederation | 1,086 | 6.88 |
| | Edward Natapei | Vanua'aku Pati | 929 | 5.88 |
| | Maxime Carlot Korman | Vanuatu Republican Party | 846 | 5.36 |
| | Abel David | Shepherds Alliance [fr] | 829 | 5.25 |
| | Patrick Crowby | National United Party | 787 | 4.99 |
| | Ephraim Kalsakau | Vanuatu Labour Party | 774 | 4.90 |
| | Paul Avock Hungai | Vanua'aku Pati | 661 | 4.19 |
| | Willie Jimmy | National United Party | 616 | 3.90 |
| | Pierre Tor | Independent | 559 | 3.54 |
| | Tanarango Solo | National Community Association | 549 | 3.48 |
| | Henri Taga Tarikarea | Union of Moderate Parties | 467 | 2.96 |
| | Ambrosio Melteres | Union of Moderate Parties | 467 | 2.96 |
| | Molbah Hilaire Bule | Independent | 338 | 2.14 |
| | Isabelle Bani | Vanuatu Family First Party [fr] | 337 | 2.13 |
| | Georgio Calo | Union of Moderate Parties | 312 | 1.98 |
| | Daniel Ronnie | Independent | 305 | 1.93 |
| | Dinh Van Than | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 298 | 1.89 |
| | Taripoa Kalfabun | Melanesian Progressive Party | 297 | 1.88 |
| | Silas Charles Hakwa | People's Action Party | 256 | 1.62 |
| | Nato Taiwia | Melanesian Progressive Party | 250 | 1.58 |
| | John Luen Tarinuamata | Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu | 241 | 1.53 |
| | Henry Maximo | People's Progressive Party | 222 | 1.41 |
| | Christophe Leye | Independent | 218 | 1.38 |
| | Bob Kuao | Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu | 213 | 1.35 |
| | Moses Stevens | Vanuatu Christian Party | 198 | 1.25 |
| | Jay Ngwele | Independent | 195 | 1.24 |
| | Robinson Rono | Independent | 193 | 1.22 |
| | Michael Sarea Kalsakau | Independent | 178 | 1.13 |
| | Malachai Sakou | Independent | 162 | 1.03 |
| | Mike Bakeoliu | Independent | 152 | 0.96 |
| | Ann Karie | Independent | 148 | 0.94 |
| | Albert Iokai | Independent | 147 | 0.93 |
| | Marco Herrominly | Muvment blong Chiefs | 101 | 0.64 |
| | Tety Cyrus | Independent | 99 | 0.63 |
| | Nibtik Markson | Shepherds Alliance [fr] | 78 | 0.49 |
| | Abie Jack Marikembo | Union blong Democratic Kastom Laef Movement | 78 | 0.49 |
| | Daniel Toara Kokona | Independent | 78 | 0.49 |
| | Cyriaque Melep | Nagriamel | 76 | 0.48 |
| | Keinoho Hosea | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 51 | 0.32 |
| | Jimmy Andeng | Tomburin Kastom Movement | 43 | 0.27 |
| | Linda Kalpoi | Muvment blong Chiefs | 34 | 0.22 |
| | Kasso Willie | Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu | 33 | 0.21 |
| | Wendy Himford | Christian Democratic Party | 32 | 0.20 |
| | Tom Kasso Taley | Reassemble the Union Movement for the People of Vanuatu | 31 | 0.20 |
| | Paul Bila | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 28 | 0.18 |
| | Harry Collins | Independent | 23 | 0.15 |
| | Hendon Kalsakau | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 16 | 0.10 |
| | Joe Nocklam | Union blong Democratic Kastom Laef Movement | 16 | 0.10 |
| | Iarawoi Rezel Samana | Independent | 16 | 0.10 |
| | Manina Packete | Muvment blong Chiefs | 14 | 0.09 |
| Total | Total | Total | 15,787 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 15,787 | 98.71 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 207 | 1.29 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,994 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 22,308 | 71.70 |
Santo :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Samson Samsen | Vanuatu Republican Party | 1,159 | 8.67 |
| | Serge Vohor | Union of Moderate Parties | 946 | 7.08 |
| | Solomon Lorin | Union of Moderate Parties | 888 | 6.65 |
| | Jean Ravou Akii Kolomule | Vanuatu Progressive Republican Farmers Party | 837 | 6.26 |
| | Marcellino Pipite | Vanuatu Republican Party | 659 | 4.93 |
| | Voiasusu Tae | Union of Moderate Parties | 589 | 4.41 |
| | Sela Molisa | Vanua'aku Pati | 548 | 4.10 |
| | Christion Maliu | Union of Moderate Parties | 529 | 3.96 |
| | John Lum | Nagriamel | 517 | 3.87 |
| | Philip Andikar | Independent | 498 | 3.73 |
| | Moliare Vatout | Independent | 495 | 3.70 |
| | Shem Kalo | Independent | 495 | 3.70 |
| | John Tari Molbarav | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 492 | 3.68 |
| | Sandie Iacvuth | National United Party | 462 | 3.46 |
| | Warssal Leon Katty | Nagriamel | 462 | 3.46 |
| | Livo Salerua | Vanua'aku Pati | 456 | 3.41 |
| | Vanua Mele | Vanuatu Liberal Party | 391 | 2.93 |
| | Akisina Maliu | Independent | 308 | 2.31 |
| | Loy Saul | Muvment blong Chiefs | 294 | 2.20 |
| | Andiron Andi Farfar | Independent | 254 | 1.90 |
| | Varucu Paialoloso | Muvment blong Chiefs | 245 | 1.83 |
| | John Noel | Independent | 239 | 1.79 |
| | Norman Kandy | National United Party | 233 | 1.74 |
| | Jimmy Nakato Stevens | Nagriamel | 232 | 1.74 |
| | Tavi Mele | Independent | 217 | 1.62 |
| | Moses Wyne | National United Party | 199 | 1.49 |
| | Allan Pama | Independent | 167 | 1.25 |
| | Raja Lui | Green Confederation | 152 | 1.14 |
| | Ninisia Karaivatu | Melanesian Progressive Party | 151 | 1.13 |
| | Mara William Reur | Vanuatu Family First Party [fr] | 95 | 0.71 |
| | Lestar James | People's Action Party | 56 | 0.42 |
| | John Walker Rii | People's Action Party | 44 | 0.33 |
| | Tining Jackson | Muvment blong Chiefs | 39 | 0.29 |
| | Jimmys Imbert | Independent | 14 | 0.10 |
| Total | Total | Total | 13,362 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 13,362 | 99.01 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 134 | 0.99 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,496 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 19,934 | 67.70 |
Shepherds :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Daniel Kalo Toara | Green Confederation | 298 | 38.80 |
| | Baptiste Firiam Maripu | Vanua'aku Pati | 207 | 26.95 |
| | Robert B. Samuel | People's Progressive Party | 122 | 15.89 |
| | Morris Amos | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 106 | 13.80 |
| | Joel Matariki | National United Party | 34 | 4.43 |
| | Jean William Marimarae | Union of Moderate Parties | 1 | 0.13 |
| Total | Total | Total | 768 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 768 | 98.84 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 9 | 1.16 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 777 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 907 | 85.67 |
Tanna :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Harry Iauko | Vanua'aku Pati | 1,662 | 12.09 |
| | Joe Natuman | Vanua'aku Pati | 992 | 7.21 |
| | Bob Loughman | Vanua'aku Pati | 955 | 6.94 |
| | Moses Kahu | Vanua'aku Pati | 908 | 6.60 |
| | Morking Stevens | National United Party | 855 | 6.22 |
| | Isaac Judah | Independent | 822 | 5.98 |
| | Louis Etap | Independent | 569 | 4.14 |
| | Willie Lop | People's Progressive Party | 514 | 3.74 |
| | Keasipai Song | Union of Moderate Parties | 482 | 3.50 |
| | Charley Nako | Independent | 477 | 3.47 |
| | Collin Natonga | National Community Association | 463 | 3.37 |
| | Kelson Hosea | Union of Moderate Parties | 458 | 3.33 |
| | Steven Iapum Natuka | Independent | 414 | 3.01 |
| | Samuel Pusai | Independent | 406 | 2.95 |
| | Joel Kamtop Lop | Independent | 368 | 2.68 |
| | Willie Posen | Independent | 347 | 2.52 |
| | Thomas Iaru | Independent | 322 | 2.34 |
| | Gilbert Norman | Union of Moderate Parties | 276 | 2.01 |
| | Jack Iauko | People's Progressive Party | 246 | 1.79 |
| | Tom Ierongen Ienumaku | Vanua'aku Pati | 245 | 1.78 |
| | Less John Napuati | Vanuatu National Party [fr] | 211 | 1.53 |
| | Simon Kaukare | Muvment blong Chiefs | 193 | 1.40 |
| | Kawai J. Thompson | Vanuatu Republican Party | 184 | 1.34 |
| | Raymond Michel | Independent | 184 | 1.34 |
| | Walter Kota | Vanuatu Family First Party [fr] | 178 | 1.29 |
| | Isaac Wan | Green Confederation | 172 | 1.25 |
| | Jonah Tagapu | People's Progressive Party | 164 | 1.19 |
| | Jack Kapum | Muvment blong Chiefs | 158 | 1.15 |
| | Peter Jeremiah Niamak | Independent | 147 | 1.07 |
| | Jeffrey Lauha | Melanesian Progressive Party | 106 | 0.77 |
| | Jimmy Tom Lume | National Community Association | 106 | 0.77 |
| | Joseph Niel Yeba | Vanuatu Labour Party | 89 | 0.65 |
| | Makam Lough | Independent | 52 | 0.38 |
| | James Nimanpen | Independent | 20 | 0.15 |
| | Sam Lop | Vanuatu Democratic Protection Party | 7 | 0.05 |
| Total | Total | Total | 13,752 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 13,752 | 98.24 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 247 | 1.76 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,999 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 21,500 | 65.11 |
Tongoa :
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Willie Ruben Abel Titongoa | Vanua'aku Pati | 488 | 38.24 |
| | Nicole Jimmy | Vanuatu Republican Party | 418 | 32.76 |
| | Tom Seule | National United Party | 275 | 21.55 |
| | Maala Haruel Roy | Union of Moderate Parties | 61 | 4.78 |
| | Lesly Peter Tapangator | Shepherds Alliance [fr] | 34 | 2.66 |
| Total | Total | Total | 1,276 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 1,276 | 98.31 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 22 | 1.69 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,298 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 1,738 | 74.68 |

## Subsequent by-elections

* 2009 Vanuatuan by-elections, in Efate, Epi, Southern Islands, and Tanna.

## Analysis

Derek Brien, of the Pacific Policy Institute of Public Policy in Port Vila, made the following comment on the election:
    "In effect we've had two elections here in Vanuatu. We've got the election here in town, Port Vila, and Efate, the island on which it's situated, and then the rest of the country where 80 per cent of the population lives. And I say that because in the lead up to the election a lot of the media, a lot of the analysts were predicting a mood for change. I think what we forgot in that debate, or in that discussion in the lead up to the election, what was the rest of the country talking about. The rural areas where the majority of people don't have access to newspapers, televisions and, in the last few years, radio because there's been a problem with the transmitter. And in a lot of cases the rural electorate has been totally disengaged from both the government process and certainly the political process. It's not about policy basis down there. It's about patronage. It's about personalities."