2010 Bougainvillean general election

Presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Bougainville from 6 to 21 May 2010.[1][2] Results were expected on 9 June 2010.

Autonomous Region of Bougainville
This article is part of a series on the
politics and government of
Bougainville

Presidential election
Main article: 2010 Bougainvillean presidential election

Incumbent James Tanis lost to long-time politician John Momis, who gained 52% of the vote, or around 50,000 votes to Tanis' 15,000.[3] Momis was sworn in on 15 June 2010.[4]

References
  1. Maximiliano Herrera. "Electoral Calendar- world elections,US elections,presidential election,world parties". Mherrera.org. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
  2. "Stories:Bougainvilleans begin choosing MPs". Australia Network News. 7 May 2010. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
  3. on 8 June 2010 UTC (8 June 2010). "Momis confirmed as new President of Bougainville". Rnzi.com. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
  4. PNG correspondent Liam Fox (9 June 2010). "Bougainville elects new leader". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 August 2010.


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