1979 Marshallese general election
General elections were held in the Marshall Islands on 10 April 1979.[1]
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Results
Four of the 33 seats in the Legislature were won by candidates representing the Voice of the Marshalls group, with the other 29 taken by independents.[1]
| Constituency | Elected member |
|---|---|
| Ailinglaplap Atoll | Atjang Paul |
| Ruben Zackhras | |
| Ailuk Atoll | Kunar Abner |
| Arno Atoll | Kanchi Ibbino |
| Katip Mack | |
| Aur Atoll | Beasa Peter |
| Ebon Atoll | Ekpap Silk |
| Enewetak & Ujelang Atoll | Ishmael John |
| Jabot Island | Kessai Note |
| Jaluit Atoll | Carl Heine |
| Evelyn Konou | |
| Kili, Bikini & Ejit Atoll | Henchi Balos |
| Kwajalein Atoll | Ataji Balos |
| Imata Kabua | |
| Jolly Lojekar | |
| Lae Atoll | Jimmy Akeang |
| Lib Atoll | Pijja Jerwan |
| Likiep Atoll | Tom Kijjiner |
| Majuro Atoll | Amata Kabua |
| Wilfred Kendall | |
| Jina Lavin | |
| Henry Samuel | |
| Toke Sawej | |
| Maloelap Atoll | Namo Hermios |
| Mejit Island | Report Emius |
| Mili Atoll | Alee Alik |
| Namdrik Atoll | Andrew Hiseah |
| Namu Atoll | Atlan Anien |
| Rongelap Atoll | Jeton Anjain |
| Ujae Atoll | Calep Rantak |
| Utrik Atoll | Donald Matthew |
| Wotho Atoll | Mwejor Mathusla |
| Wotje Atoll | Litokwa Tomeign |
| Source: Legislature of the Marshall Islands | |
Aftermath
Following the elections, the Legislature elected Amata Kabua as president.[1] In preparation for self-government, a ten-member cabinet was formed on 1 May 1979.[2]
| Position | Member |
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| President | Amata Kabua |
| Minister of Education | Tom Kijiner |
| Minister of Finance | Atjang Paul |
| Minister of Health | Henry Samuel |
| Minister of Internal Affairs | Wilfred Kendall |
| Minister of Internal Security | Ataji Balos |
| Minister of Public Works | Kunar Abner |
| Minister of Resources and Development | Kessai Note |
| Minister of Social Welfare | Jina Lavin |
| Minister of Transportation and Communications | Ruben Zackhras |
References
- Decolonization: A Publication of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs, Trusteeship, and Decolonization, Issue 16, p22
- Marshalls Government Organized Highlights, June 1979, p8
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