1979 Marshallese general election


General elections were held in the Marshall Islands on 10 April 1979.

Results

Four of the 33 seats in the Legislature were won by candidates representing the Voice of the Marshalls group, with the other 29 taken by independents.

Aftermath

Following the elections, the Legislature elected Amata Kabua as president. In preparation for self-government, a ten-member cabinet was formed on 1 May 1979.
PositionMember
PresidentAmata Kabua
Minister of EducationTom Kijiner
Minister of FinanceAtjang Paul
Minister of HealthHenry Samuel
Minister of Internal AffairsWilfred Kendall
Minister of Internal SecurityAtaji Balos
Minister of Public WorksKunar Abner
Minister of Resources and DevelopmentKessai Note
Minister of Social WelfareJina Lavin
Minister of Transportation and CommunicationsRuben Zackhras