General elections were held in

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on 6 July 2004. The VP- VNP coalition won the most seats, but failed to gain a majority, which instead was cobbled together by

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of the

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, who became

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, subsequently forming a

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. However, after disagreements over establishing relations with

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, he was removed from office by a

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and replaced by the Vanuatu National United Party's

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. Nine women candidates took part in the election. Two were elected."Women call for change in perception"
, Lora Lini, ''Vanuatu Daily Post'', 4 February 2009

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