2010 Bougainvillean presidential election (original) (raw)

The Bougainvillean presidential election of 2010 was held in Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea. The presidential contest was part of the overall general election on the island. Voting began on May 7, 2010, and ended May 24, 2010. Final results for the election were announced on June 8, 2010. John Momis, the former and framer of the Papua New Guinean constitution, defeated incumbent President James Tanis and five other challengers in the election.