- Cook Islands general election, 2004
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General elections were held in the Cook Islands on 7 September 2004.[1] Initial results showed the Democratic Party winning by a wide margin,[2] but close results led to 11 electoral petitions being filed,[3] delaying the date Parliament could sit until mid-December. In the interim, Prime Minister Robert Woonton announced that he was forming a coalition government with the rival Cook Islands Party.[4] This led to a split within the Democrats, with Woonton and four other MPs leaving to form the Demo Tumu Party.[5] With 14 MPs, the coalition had a comfortable majority in Parliament.
The results of the electoral petitions saw the seat of Titikaveka change hands[6] while Woonton's seat was a dead tie. Woonton subsequently resigned in order to fight a by-election,[7] causing his government to be dissolved. He was succeeded by his deputy, Jim Marurai.[8]
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Results
Party Totals
Summary of the 7 September 2004 Cook Islands Parliament of the Cook Islands election results Parties Votes % Seats Democratic Party 3944 47.5 14 Cook Islands Party 3647 43.9 9 Tumu Enua 198 2.4 0 Independents 539 6.5 1 Total 8328 85.8 24 Source: Preliminary results of the Cook Islands election 2004 Electorate Results
Cook Islands general election, 2004: Akaoa Party Candidate Votes % ±% CIP Teariki Heather 188 54.3 DP Teremoana Tapi Taio 158 45.7 Turnout 346 75.5 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Amuri-Ureia Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Terepai Maoate Jnr 185 50.7 CIP Teokotai Herman 175 47.9 Independent Kiria Kiria 5 1.4 Turnout 365 97.0 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara Party Candidate Votes % ±% CIP Teina Bishop 178 57.6 DP Ronald Henry 131 42.4 Turnout 309 92.8 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston Party Candidate Votes % ±% CIP Albert (Peto) Nicholas 315 52.7 DP Poko Keu 283 47.3 Turnout 598 80.9 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Ivirua Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Jim Marurai Unopposed Cook Islands general election, 2004: Manihiki Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Robert Woonton 142 50.7 CIP Henry Puna 138 49.3 Turnout 280 100.0 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Matavera Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Peri Vaevae Peri 221 49.3 CIP Kiriau Turepu 200 44.6 Independent Mereana Taikoko 27 6.0 Turnout 448 88.9 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Mauke Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Mapu Taia 124 61.4 CIP George Cowan 87 43.1 TE Taratoa Rouru Metuariki 17 8.4 Turnout 202 83.1 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Mitiaro Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Tangata Vavia 65 52.4 CIP Travel Tou Ariki 59 47.6 Turnout 124 96.9 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Murienua Party Candidate Votes % ±% CIP Tom Marsters 180 47.0 DP William Pera 99 25.8 Independent Brett Porter 86 22.5 TE Rouru Metuariki 18 4.7 Turnout 383 74.8 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Ngatangiia Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Terepai Maoate 269 57.2 CIP Metuatini Tangaroa 170 36.2 Independent Maru Ben 31 6.6 Turnout 470 87.5 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Nikao-Panama Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Ngamau Munokoa 442 71.9 CIP Mamapo Manuela 173 28.1 Turnout 615 74.5 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Oneroa Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Winton Pickering 132 55.9 TE Taata Tangatakino 96 40.7 CIP Papamama Pokino 8 3.4 Turnout 236 99.6 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Penrhyn Party Candidate Votes % ±% CIP Wilkie Rasmussen 103 52.3 DP Tepure Tapaitau 94 47.7 Turnout 197 102.1 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Pukapuka-Nassau Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Tiaki Wuatai 181 51.4 CIP Tiera Mataora 171 48.6 Turnout 352 98.1 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Rakahanga Party Candidate Votes % ±% Independent Piho Rua 42 56.8 DP Pupuke Robati 32 43.2 Turnout 74 89.2 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Rua'au Party Candidate Votes % ±% CIP Vaine Iriano Wichman 315 55.1 DP Geoffrey Heather 257 44.9 Turnout 572 87.5 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Takuvaine-Tutakimoa Party Candidate Votes % ±% CIP Geoffrey Henry 243 46.1 DP Ngai Tupa 202 38.3 Independent Jessie Sword 82 15.6 Turnout 527 83.4 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Tamarua Party Candidate Votes % ±% CIP Mii Parima 43 68.3 DP Andy Matapo 20 31.7 Turnout 63 82.9 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Teenui-Mapumai Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Upokomaki Simpson 71 54.6 CIP Tangaina Tanga 59 45.4 Turnout 130 92.2 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Eugene Tatuava 73 35.6 TE Norman George 67 32.7 CIP Nooroa Tou 65 31.7 Turnout 205 97.6 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Titikaveka Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Robert Wigmore 270 42.5 CIP Tiki Matapo 264 41.6 Independent Tere Carr 101 15.9 Turnout 635 86.9 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Tupapa-Maraerenga Party Candidate Votes % ±% CIP Tupou Faireka 353 43.7 DP John Tangi 290 35.9 Independent Elizabeth Ponga 165 20.4 Turnout 808 87.8 Cook Islands general election, 2004: Vaipae-Tautu Party Candidate Votes % ±% DP Kete Ioane 203 55.9 CIP Tiraa Arere 160 44.1 Turnout 363 82.1 Sources
References
- ^ "IFES Election Guide: Cook islands". http://www.electionguide.org/country-events.php?ID=52. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
- ^ "Democratic party in Cook Islands consolidates election lead". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-09-13. http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=12101. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
- ^ "Cook Islands election petition period ends". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-09-23. http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=12293. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
- ^ "Woonton announces new Cook Islands government". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-11-15. http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=13211. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
- ^ "Cook Islands prime minister forms new party". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-12-01. http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=13516. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
- ^ "Cook Islands Party candidate wins petition against election result in Titikaveka". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-12-10. http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=13724. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
- ^ "Cooks to vote for new Prime Minister after election draw leads to by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 2004-12-12. http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=13735. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
- ^ "New Cook Islands PM and Cabinet sworn in". Cook Islands Government. 2004-12-15. http://www.cook-islands.gov.ck/view_release.php?release_id=731. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
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