Penrhyn is a

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electoral division returning one member to the Cook Islands Parliament. Its current representative is

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, who has held the seat since

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. The electorate consists of the

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of Penrhyn.

Members of Parliament for Penrhyn

Unless otherwise stated, all MPs terms began and ended at general elections.

Election results

2006 election

2004 election

2002 byelection

References

{{Electorates of the Cook Islands Cook Islands electorates