2020 Bougainvillean general election

The 2020 presidential and parliamentary election is being held in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville between 12 August and 1 September 2020.[1] 440 candidates are contesting the 40 seats in the Bougainville House of Representatives, including 25 competing to be President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.[2] The new government will negotiate the outcome of the 2019 Bougainvillean independence referendum, which saw 98.3% of voters supporting independence from Papua New Guinea.

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Originally scheduled to be held in May,[3] the elections were delayed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, first until June,[4] and then again until August.[1]

Presidential election

Elections are held under the instant-runoff voting system, with voters classifying exactly three candidates. 25 candidates are contesting the presidency, including former President James Tanis, former soldier Thomas Raivet, MP Fidelis Semoso, lawyer Paul Nerau, businessman Peter Tsiamalili, health care professional Ruby Mirinka, and former MP Magdalene Toroansi.[5]

Incumbent President John Momis attempted to change the constitution to allow him to stand for a third term.[6] Following Parliament voting down the amendment he unsuccessfully challenged the decision in the Papua New Guinea Supreme Court.[7]

References
  1. "Bougainville allowing for three week election because of Covid-19". RNZ. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  2. "Bougainville election underway today". RNZ. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  3. "Bougainville Speaker to issue writs for upcoming election". RNZ. 23 March 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  4. "Electoral process in Bougainville to begin in June". RNZ. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  5. "Bougainville Election 2020 News : Polling starts today 12 August with young people seizing the opportunity to help reshape our future". Bougainville News. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  6. "Bougainville govt confident of achieving three presidency terms". RNZ. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  7. "Bougainville's Momis loses bid for another tilt at leadership". RNZ. 30 May 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
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