1978 Marshallese general election
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General elections were held in the Marshall Islands on 22 December 1978.[1]
Results
Sixty candidates contested the 14 seats in the Legislature.[1] In addition to the elected members, the Marshallese former members of the Congress of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands were appointed at-large members of the Legislature; these included senators Amata Kabua and Wilfred Kendall and representatives Ataji Balos, Chuji Chutaro, John Heine, Ekpap Silk and Ruben Zackhras.[2]
| Constituency | Elected member |
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| First District | Kunar Abner |
| Namo Hermios | |
| Tom Kijiner | |
| Second District | Jack Jorban |
| Jina Lavin | |
| Lerok Leben | |
| Henry Samuel | |
| Third District | Carl Heine |
| Watak Kabua | |
| Evelyn Konou | |
| Litokwa Tomeing | |
| Fourth District | Jeton Anjain |
| Imata Kabua | |
| Botland Loeak | |
| Source: Highlights | |
References
- ^ a b Nitijela Election Results Highlights, 15 January 1979
- ^ Nitijele Special Session Called Highlights, 1 February 1979, p5
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| Referendums | |
See also: Elections and referendums in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands | |
