Pitcairn Islands mayoral election, 2010

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Mayoral elections were held in the Pitcairn Islands in December 2010.[1] Incumbent Mike Warren was re-elected.[1]

Campaign

The election was marked by negative campaigning,[1] with some campaigning taking place after the legal deadline.[2]

Results

Candidate Votes %
Mike Warren 15 32.61
Three other candidates 31 67.39
Total 46 100
Source: Pitcairn News

Aftermath

Following the election, a petition was circulated with a view to changing the electoral law retrospectively. Although it was signed by almost 30 people, including some Councillors, several signatures were later withdrawn and the petition was rejected by the Governor.[1]

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