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]

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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 - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 21 August 2010.


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