1997 Papua New Guinean general election

General elections were held in Papua New Guinea between 14 and 28 June 1997. The result was a victory for the People's Progress Party, which won 16 of the 109 seats, despite receiving fewer votes than the National Alliance Party. Voter turnout was 66%.

1997 Papua New Guinean general election
14–28 June 1997
PartyLeader % Seats +/–
NAP Michael Somare 6.48 8 New
PPP Julius Chan 6.47 16 +8
Pangu Pati Chris Haiveta 5.31 15 −5
PDM Mekere Morauta 4.42 8 −7
PAP Ted Diro 4.10 4 −8
MAP Bernard Narokobi 1.82 5 −2
United Party Bire Kimisopa 1.75 3 +3
PUP David Unagi 1.74 2 New
CDP Dilu Goma 1.57 1 New
PNC Bill Skate 1.56 5 New
PRAP Michael Uvilio 1.21 3 New
MGA Steven Pokawi 0.50 1 New
National Party Philip Kapal 0.33 1 −1
PSP Kala Swokin 0.06 1 +1
Independents – 61.46 36 −3
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
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