2024 Referendum

🎉🇻🇺 **Celebrating Vanuatu’s Independence Day and 2024 Referendum Victory!** 🇻🇺🎉

Today, we mark a monumental milestone in Vanuatu’s history as we celebrate not only our cherished Independence Day but also the resounding success of the 2024 referendum! This day stands as a testament to our nation’s spirit, unity, and determination.

Congratulations to Hon. Johnny Koanapo, Minister of Internal Affairs, for your exceptional leadership and successful oversight of the 2024 referendum. Your vision and dedication have been crucial for Vanuatu at this pivotal moment. We also extend our gratitude to Lieth Veremaito, Director General of Internal Affairs, for your outstanding management and support, and to Executive Officer Simon Tor for your vital contributions and diligent work. Fred Samuel, National Coordinator, deserves recognition for your exceptional coordination and ex*****on. Jennifer Kausei, Chairlady of the COMS team, has demonstrated outstanding leadership, and Sale Sumbe and Antoine Malsungai, as key members of the COMS team. Special thanks to Mike Esrom and his team for their instrumental role in the Voice Blo Yumi project, which was pivotal in initiating the movement that led to the referendum. We also acknowledge all the suppliers, including Antonny Arnhambat, Matt, Slone Fred, Lenny Taufa, Bobby Shing, James Rory, Paul Stephen Zebedee, Stanley Wai, Esneth Esika, Morry Rueben and all the youths, and Witnol Benko and the Social Media Association for their essential support and timely delivery. Lastly, our heartfelt thanks go to the Chairman and staff of the Vanuatu Electoral Office for their meticulous planning and tireless efforts. We deeply appreciate our voters and the people of the Republic of Vanuatu for their active participation and support. As we celebrate our 44th Independence Day, your combined efforts reflect the progress and unity of our nation. Thank you all for your dedication and hard work.

Here's to the continued growth and prosperity of our beautiful nation! 🌟

The scatter plot visualizes the relationship between YES and NO votes for each constituency. Each data point represents a constituency, positioned based on its YES votes (X-axis) and NO votes (Y-axis). This graph helps identify patterns, such as whether constituencies with high YES votes also have high NO votes, or if there is significant variability, and it aids in understanding overall voting trends and regional differences in the referendum results.

The number of void votes varied significantly across different constituencies and provinces. Major areas such as Efate and Port Vila in Shefa Province recorded the highest numbers of void votes, with 697 and 737 void votes for 17A, and 663 and 715 for 17B, respectively. Santo in Sanma Province also had a notable count with 392 and 379 void votes. Other regions like Malekula in Malampa Province and Tanna in Tafea Province had substantial void votes, while smaller constituencies such as Paama and Tongoa had minimal void votes. Overseas votes showed moderate void counts, particularly from New Zealand and Australia. Overall, the distribution of void votes highlights discrepancies in ballot validity across regions and underscores challenges in voter education and accessibility.

These discrepancies can arise from various factors such as:

-Differences in voter understanding or awareness about how to correctly fill out a ballot.
-Variations in the accessibility and effectiveness of voter education programs.
-Challenges related to the availability of information due to lack of network or data.
-Possible intentional acts of spoiling ballots or refusal to vote.
-General confusion or misunderstandings about the voting process.

Constituency & Total Void Votes
Torres - 129
Banks - 141
Santo - 771
Malo/Aore - 49
Luganville - 381
Ambae - 253
Maewo - 183
Pentecost - 315
Malekula - 659
Ambrym - 156
Paama - 25
Epi - 244
Tongoa - 50
Shepherds - 30
Efate - 1360
Port Vila - 1452
Tanna - 530
Southern Outer Islands - 112
Australia - 144
New Zealand - 234
Fiji - 40
New Caledonia 40

The 2024 National Referendum Results!

The 2024 National Referendum in Vanuatu showed diverse regional voting patterns. Key areas of strong support included Efate and Port Vila in Shefa Province, as well as Tanna in Tafea Province, with significant Yes votes. Conversely, regions such as Santo in Sanma Province and Epi in Shefa Province demonstrated notable opposition with majority No votes. Mixed results were observed in places like Pentecost and Malekula. Overseas votes from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and New Caledonia also contributed, generally leaning towards support for the referendum questions.

The information here presents the results of the 2024 National Referendum in Vanuatu, detailing the votes for two referendum questions (17A and 17B) across various constituencies and provinces. Each row includes the number of Yes, No, and void votes for both 17A and 17B, along with the total valid votes and the total votes casted for each question. The results are broken down by constituency within each province, as well as for overseas voters in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and New Caledonia.

The map uses green and red shading to represent the outcomes of the 2024 National Referendum in Vanuatu, with each color corresponding to the majority vote in each area:

Green Shaded Areas: These regions have a majority of Yes votes for the referendum questions. The green areas highlight where the population predominantly supported the referendums.

Red Shaded Areas: These regions have a majority of No votes for the referendum questions. The red areas indicate where the population predominantly opposed the referendums.

Numbers on the Map: The numbers within each shaded area represent the number of polling stations in that specific region. This provides additional context to the vote distribution, indicating how many polling stations contributed to the result in each area.

We can also visualize the areas of attention in the 2024 National Referendum results, highlighted by the distribution of green and red shading can be understood as follows:

Regions with High Support (Green Areas)

Efate and Port Vila (Shefa Province): These areas show strong support for the referendum questions, indicated by the large number of green-shaded polling stations. Given their high population density and number of polling stations, these regions significantly influence the overall referendum outcome.

Tanna (Tafea Province): This area also shows considerable support for the referendum questions, which is critical as it reflects the political leanings of one of Vanuatu's more populous islands.

Regions with High Opposition (Red Areas)

Santo (Sanma Province): This area is predominantly shaded in red, indicating a strong opposition to the referendum questions. Santo's opposition is crucial due to its significant population and number of polling stations, which can substantially impact the overall results.

Epi (Shefa Province): Epi also shows strong opposition, which is notable given its smaller size but clear stance against the referendum questions.

Balanced or Mixed Regions

Pentecost (Penama Province) and Malekula (Malampa Province): These areas might have mixed or lighter shades, reflecting a more balanced outcome between Yes and No votes. The close results in these areas highlight regions with divided opinions, which can be critical in understanding the nuanced public sentiment and potential areas for further political engagement or clarification.

Overseas Votes:

Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and New Caledonia: These areas show the voting patterns of Vanuatu citizens living abroad. While their numbers might be smaller, their voting trends (as indicated by the shading) provide insight into the diaspora's perspective on national issues, which is vital for a comprehensive understanding of the overall voter sentiment.

Electoral Commission hemi stap sign off long official results blong referendum voting .

Results : Article 17A supported by 59.28% and 17B supported by 57.98%.

Electoral Commission I confirm se Bai Oli givim aot official announcement blong referendum results Tete Wednesday 12 June Time 6.00pm .

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The 2024 Referendum Results coming up! STAY TUNED!👌💪💯

Vanuatu Electoral has completed the counting for votes from all 373 national and overseas polling stations, 100% completed.

Election results will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates!