Early parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 8 April 2000.[ 1] All candidates ran as independents. Following the election René Harris was elected President by the Parliament, defeating Bernard Dowiyogo by one vote.[ 1] However, following the resignation of Speaker Ludwig Scotty and Deputy Speaker Ross Cain , Cain resigned, and Dowiyogo was subsequently elected president.[ 1] Voter turnout was 89%.[ 2]
Results
Party Votes % Seats Independents 3,292 100.00 18 Total 3,292 100.00 18 Valid votes 3,292 96.54 Invalid/blank votes 118 3.46 Total votes 3,410 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 3,829 89.06 Source: Gazette , Nohlen et al .
By constituency
Constituency
Candidate
Votes
Notes
Aiwo
René Harris
191.783
Elected
Godfrey Thoma
188.277
Elected
Randall Amos Cook
103.799
David Libokimedo Agir
94.918
Therodore Conrad Moses
92.204
Richard Dugan Bill
89.775
Alfred Aongo Moses
89.694
Invalid/blank votes
10
Total votes cast
338
Anabar
James Deireragea
174.766
Elected
Ludwig Scotty
150.149
Elected
Godfrey Atsine Waidabu
109.483
David Peter Gadaraoa
103.516
Maein Deireragea
97.116
Felix Mirie Kun
80.366
Invalid/blank votes
10
Total votes cast
302
Anetan
Remy Namaduk
195.420
Elected
Vassal Gadoengin
175.851
Elected
Lawrence Stephen
141.760
Gaiman Deireragea
111.896
Jac Tevaki Fritz
105.147
Jennie Solomon
104.075
Ruby Eidagarube Dediya
99.038
Rimone Tom
96.870
Invalid/blank votes
9
Total votes cast
388
Boe
Kinza Clodumar
255.997
Elected
Ross Cain
180.975
Elected
Clinton Benjamin
158.841
Chanda Pasulia Deiranauw
132.183
August Detonga Deiye
120.510
Isaac Eobwaoin Aremwa
117.295
Michael Fury Roland
105.546
Robinen Sam Billiam
105.478
Invalid/blank votes
3
Total votes cast
436
Buada
Vinson Detenamo
118.328
Elected
Terangi Adam
103.433
Elected
Ruben Kun
98.419
Nelson De-Burma Tamakin
84.778
Tamaiti Willie Star
81.538
Nicholas Depaune
80.063
Trevor Gaderere Bernicke
70.669
Manfred Rabaun Depaune
65.617
Klenny Shoalhaven Harris
61.449
Invalid/blank votes
15
Total votes cast
288
Meneng
Dogabe Abner Jeremiah
352.829
Elected
Nimrod Botelanga
287.791
Elected
Paul Deluckner Aingimea
166.932
Sprent Dabwido
154.139
Doneke Jim Kepae
151.442
Degababene Roxen Agadio
128.535
Joshua Porthos Baidongo Bop
124.484
Ralph Steven
119.741
Johnny Taumea
118.118
Invalid/blank votes
10
Total votes cast
587
Ubenide
Bernard Dowiyogo
219.955
Elected
Aloysius Amwano
199.750
Elected
Derog Gioura
189.497
Elected
Joseph Hiram
178.516
Elected
David Adeang
162.732
Ken Victor Detudamo
161.177
Kennan Adeang
149.445
Mark Dennis Kun
139.898
Romys Eobob
134.206
Fabian Ribauw
127.139
Milton Jonathan Benjamin
124.739
Eddy Nelson Conrad Scotty
120.901
Renos Agege
108.746
Lui Datar Tolvai Eoaeo
108.638
Cecilia Limen
95.324
Francis Detsibanga Amram
94.925
Gavin Dekarube
91.203
Dempsey Keppa
88.211
Darnard Yunginwero Dongobir
76.906
Charles Lanza Ratabwiy
68.727
Invalid/blank votes
40
Total votes cast
774
Yaren
Pres Nimes Ekwona
128.081
Elected
Anthony Audoa
106.841
Elected
Ludwig Keke
80.706
Alfred Derangdedage Dick
77.370
John Daegan Akubor
75.966
Robert Rawate Snr. Kaierua
67.216
Ruby Eidebatongo Willis
65.386
Joseph Ludwig Cain
63.208
Terrence Bernard Debao
62.172
Brian Amwano
55.545
Ikelani Ruthven Capelle
50.976
Invalid/blank votes
21
Total votes cast
297
Source: Republic of Nauru Government Gazette
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