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2006 Cook Islands general election

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Field	Value
country	Cook Islands
previous_election	2004
next_election	2010
election_date	27 September 2006
seats_for_election	All 24 seats in Parliament
majority_seats	13
party1	Democratic Party (Cook Islands)
leader1	Terepai Maoate
percentage1	52.02
seats1	14
last_election1	14
party2	Cook Islands Party
leader2	Henry Puna
percentage2	45.26
seats2	7
last_election2	9
party3	Independents
leader3	–
percentage3	2.72
seats3	2
last_election3	1
map	Image:Ci-elec-2006.png
map_caption	Results by constituency
title	Prime Minister
before_election	Jim Marurai
before_party	Democratic Party (Cook Islands)
after_election	Jim Marurai
after_party	Democratic Party (Cook Islands)

General elections were held in the Cook Islands on 27 September 2006 in order to elect 24 MPs to the Cook Islands Parliament. The Democratic Party remained in power, winning 15 of 24 seats. A total of 8,497 voters turned out to vote.

The election was called two years early after the ruling Democratic party lost its majority in Parliament. In July 2006, Environment Minister Teina Bishop resigned from Cabinet and joined the opposition Cook Islands Party. Shortly afterwards, the Cook Islands Party won a by-election in Matevera, eliminating the government's majority. The government pre-empted a formal vote of no-confidence by dissolving Parliament and calling an election.

Cook Islands Party leader Sir Geoffrey Henry announced his retirement during the campaign, resulting in his replacement as leader of the opposition by Tom Marsters. Cook Islands Party MP Wilkie Rasmussen switched his allegiance to the Democratic Party during the campaign, and the CIP was unable to nominate a replacement candidate. As a result, the seat of Penrhyn was unopposed.

Initial results showed the Democratic Party winning 15 seats, and the Cook Islands Party 8, with one seat being held by an independent and one seat tied. A number of electoral petitions were filed, resulting in by-elections being held in the seats of Akaoa and Titikaveka.

Results

The electorate of Akaoa was tied, resulting in a by-election.

By electorate

References

Jonassen, Jon Tikivanotau M. (2007). "Polynesia in Review: Issues and Events: Cook Islands". The Contemporary Pacific.
(2006-07-25). "Cook Is parliament dissolved". TVNZ.
(2006-10-05). "Democratic Party gains majority in final results from Cook Islands election". Radio New Zealand International.
(2006-12-26). "The Cook Islands prepare for another by-election in the New Year". Radio New Zealand International.

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