Solomon Islands general election, 1976
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General elections were held in the Solomon Islands
in 1976. Although contested by three political parties (the Rural Alliance Party, the National Democratic Party and the Melanesian Action Party), the Independent Group emerged as the largest group in Parliament, and elected Peter Kenilorea
Chief Minister.
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is a sovereign state in Oceania, east of Papua New Guinea, consisting of nearly one thousand islands. It covers a land mass of . The capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal...
in 1976. Although contested by three political parties (the Rural Alliance Party, the National Democratic Party and the Melanesian Action Party), the Independent Group emerged as the largest group in Parliament, and elected Peter Kenilorea
Peter Kenilorea
Sir Peter Kenilorea KBE is a Solomon Islands politician, officially styled The Rt. Hon. Sir Peter Kenilorea as a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom....
Chief Minister.
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independents | 15 | ||
| National Democratic Party | 8 | ||
| Melanesian Action Party | |||
| Rural Alliance Party | |||
| Invalid/blank votes | |||
| Total | 38 |