2010 Cook Islands Member of Parliament reduction referendum

A referendum on reducing the number of MPs was held in the Cook Islands on 17 November 2010, alongside the general elections.[1] It failed at the ballot.

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Background

The binding referendum required a two-thirds majority to pass.[2] However, it was unsuccessful, receiving only 4,983 votes and 59.2% support (of all votes, 63.8% of valid votes).[3] Abstention was rather high, with 623 votes or 7.4% blank or invalid.[4]

Poll

According to a poll published by the Cook Islands News on 11 September 2010, 76% of respondents supported the referendum proposal.[5] A number of politicians publicly stated their support for the referendum proposal, including Democratic Party Leader Robert Wigmore and Cook Islands Party deputy leader Teina Bishop.[6]

Results
Cook Islands Member of Parliament reduction referendum, 2010[4]
Choice Votes %
No 2,822 36.20
Yes 4,983 63.80
Required majority 66.67
Valid votes 7,795 92.60
Invalid or blank votes 623 7.40
Total votes 8,418 100.00
Registered voters and turnout 10,500 78.00
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References
  1. "Cooks referendum during November election". Radio New Zealand International. 2010-09-10. Retrieved 2010-09-10.
  2. "Referendum is on!". Cook Islands News. 2010-09-10. Retrieved 2010-09-16.
  3. "Final results give Cook Islands Party two-thirds majority". Radio New Zealand International. 2010-11-29. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
  4. Pacific Islands News Association. "PACNEWS - News reader". Pina.com.fj. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
  5. "76% want seats cut". Cook Islands News. 2010-09-11. Retrieved 2010-09-16.
  6. "MPs, hopefuls support reform". Cook Islands News. 2010-09-10. Retrieved 2010-09-16.
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