Parliamentary elections were held in Nauru on 6 December 1986.[1] As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents. However, the Parliament elected had two opposing groups holding nine seats each, resulting in a deadlock. To resolve the issue, Parliament was dissolved on 30 December, prompting fresh elections in January.[1]
The elections saw the first-ever female candidate elected, with Ruby Dediya becoming MP for Anetan/Ewa and subsequently being appointed Minister for Finance. She retained the position after the 1987 elections.[2]
| Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiwo | René Reynaldo Harris | 161.233 | Elected |
| Kinza Godfrey Clodumar | 126.766 | Elected | |
| Patrick Deiri Cook | 98.633 | ||
| David Libokomedo Agir | 89.033 | ||
| Allan Ririenang Thoma | 87.216 | ||
| Ephraim Rotemwemweo Gadabu | 86.366 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 9 | ||
| Total votes cast | 274 | ||
| Anabar | Ludwig Derangadage Scotty | 114.75 | Elected |
| Maien Deireragea | 86.083 | Elected | |
| Godfrey Tsine Waidabu | 78.583 | ||
| Deinedo Dori Deireragea | 74.75 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 1 | ||
| Total votes cast | 171 | ||
| Anetan | Roy Demanganuwe Degoregore | 153.216 | Elected |
| Ruby Eidagarube Dediya | 108.866 | Elected | |
| 96.333 | |||
| 78.95 | |||
| Bucky Adago Denauwea Ika | 78.6 | ||
| 76.933 | |||
| Invalid/blank votes | 14 | ||
| Total votes cast | 256 | ||
| Boe | Hammer DeRoburt | 130.916 | Elected |
| Kenas Nangindait Aroi | 102.25 | Elected | |
| Vollmer Mercury Appi | 90.75 | ||
| Joske Arthur Teabuge | 82.333 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 2 | ||
| Total votes cast | 197 | ||
| Buada | Vinson Franco Detenamo | 132.083 | Elected |
| Reuben Kun | 126.916 | Elected | |
| Manfred Rabaima Depaune | 84.166 | ||
| Alec Hindmarsh Stephen | 81.833 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 1 | ||
| Total votes cast | 205 | ||
| Meneng | Bobby Ingitebo Ralph Eoe | 156.752 | Elected |
| Paul Denabuawa Jeremiah | 116.658 | Elected | |
| 106.414 | |||
| Joshua Porthos Bwaidongo Bop | 105.226 | ||
| 100.975 | |||
| 100.402 | |||
| Alec Dogaben Harris | 78.122 | ||
| Ralph Steven | 72.548 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 21 | ||
| Total votes cast | 329 | ||
| Ubenide | Bernard Dowiyogo | 241.910 | Elected |
| Kennan Ranibok Adeang | 232.148 | Elected | |
| Robidok Bagewa Buraro Detudamo | 228.651 | Elected | |
| Derog Gioura | 196.960 | Elected | |
| Paul Lawrence Maginkieo Ribauw | 132.765 | ||
| Mark Dennis Reuben Kun | 129.560 | ||
| Eddie Nelson Scotty | 123.213 | ||
| Cagney Scotty | 98.142 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 13 | ||
| Total votes cast | 522 | ||
| Yaren | Pres Nimes Ekwona | 160.666 | Elected |
| Anthony Kododo Audoa | 131.833 | Elected | |
| 102.416 | |||
| Anton Jimwareiy | 90.5 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 2 | ||
| Total votes cast | 235 | ||
| align=left colspan=4 | Source: Republic of Nauru Government Gazette, 8 December, 1986 |