2002 Papua New Guinean general election

General elections were held in Papua New Guinea between 15–29 June 2002. Sir Michael Somare's National Alliance Party won the most seats, and he went on to become Prime Minister.

2002 Papua New Guinean general election
15–29 June 2002
PartyLeader Seats +/–
NAP Michael Somare 19 +13
PDM Mekere Morauta 13 +5
PPP Michael Nali 8 −8
Pangu Pati Chris Haiveta 6 −7
PAP 5 +1
PLP Peter Yama 4 New
CDP Banare Bun 3 New
National Party 3 +2
United Party Bire Kimisopa 3 +3
MAP Bernard Narokobi 3 −2
PMC Simeon Wai 2 New
NTP Francis Apurel 2 New
PNC Bill Skate 2 New
PFP Luther Wenge 2 New
Rural Pipol's Pati Peter Namus 2 New
Independents — 17 −19
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Prime Minister before Prime Minister after
Mekere Morauta
PDM		 Michael Somare
NAP
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