Justin Tkatchenko is expected to be declared today as the returning MP for Moresby South.
Despite a petition by candidates over several issues, the declaration is expected to go ahead.
After the final count 96, Tkatchenko polled 19,926 votes from the total allowable ballot papers of 37,741.
This is 1,054 votes more than the required 50 +1 (18, 871) voter preference to be declared winner.
Moresby South - after count 96
|
CANDIDATE |
PARTY |
TALLY |
|
Justin Tkatchenko (Sitting MP) |
People’s National Congress |
19,926 |
|
Samson Kirilyo |
Triumph Heritage Empowerment |
5,733 |
|
Anna B Skate |
People’s Progress Party |
4,444 |
The declaration will take place at the Electoral Commission headquarters.