Vanuatu Presidential Party
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Vanuatu Presidential Party | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Louis Kalnpel |
| Founded | 2010s |
| Parliament | 0 / 52 |
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The Vanuatu Presidential Party (VPP) is a political party in Vanuatu.
History[edit]
The party was formed by Louis Kalnpel and former Presidents Ati George Sokomanu and John Bani.[1]
In the 2012 general elections the party nominated 17 candidates,[2] receiving 2.4% of the vote and failing to win a seat.
In the 2016 elections the party fielded eleven candidates,[3] winning one seat; Samson Samsen in Santo.[4]
The party didn't contest the 2020 election, and failed to win any seat in the 2022 election.
Election results[edit]
Parliament[edit]
| Election | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Louis Kalnpel | 2,888 | 2.40 (#13) | 0 / 52 | New | Extra-parliamentary |
| 2016 | 4,234 | 3.74 (#8) | 1 / 52 |  1 | Opposition | |
| 2020 | Did not contest | 0 / 52 |  1 | Extra-parliamentary | ||
| 2022 | 1,119 | 0.85 (#17) | 0 / 52 |  0 | Extra-parliamentary | |
References[edit]
- ^ Vanuatu Presidential Party leadership pleased with Sanma election result Vanuatu Daily Post, 30 December 2015
- ^ Legislative elections of 30 October 2012 Psephos
- ^ Final candidate list for the 2016 General Election Vanuatu Daily, 11 January 2016
- ^ Unofficial results Vanuatu Daily Post, 25 January 2016
