General elections were held in Tuvalu on 9 September 2019.[1] There were 37 candidates seeking election to the Parliament, two of whom were women: Valisi Alimau, who was contesting in the Nukufetau electorate, and Puakena Boreham who was seeking re-election in the Nui electorate.[2]
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On 19 September 2019 Kausea Natano was elected prime minister by a parliamentary majority of 10 MPs,[3] succeeding Enele Sopoaga, who had held the position for six years and had been seeking re-election to a new term.[4][5] Samuelu Teo was elected as Speaker of Parliament.[6]
Electoral system
editThe Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Amendment Act 2019 increased the number of elected representatives for the electorate of Nukulaelae to become 2 PMs. So that each of the 8 island electorates is represented by 2 MPs (Niulakita is represented by the MPs from Niutao). The 16 members of Parliament are elected in eight two-member constituencies using multiple non-transferable vote. As there are no formal political parties, all candidates run as independents.[7]
Results
editIn the Nukufetau electorate the caretaker prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, was returned to Parliament, however Satini Manuella, Taukelina Finikaso and Maatia Toafa, who were ministers, were not returned. Seven new members of Parliament were elected.[8]
| Constituency | Candidate | Votes | % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funafuti | Simon Kofe | 374 | 28.6 | Re-elected |
| Kausea Natano | 355 | 27.2 | Re-elected | |
| Tuafafa Latasi | 349 | 26.7 | ||
| Soloseni Penitusi | 158 | 12.0 | ||
| Luke Paeniu | 70 | 5.3 | ||
| Nanumanga | Monise Lafai | 366 | 36.2 | Re-elected |
| Minute Alapati Taupo | 361 | 35.7 | Elected | |
| Otinielu Tausi | 284 | 28.0 | Unseated | |
| Nanumea | Ampelosa Manoa Tehulu | 603 | 37.4 | Elected |
| Timi Melei | 327 | 20.3 | Elected | |
| Tipelu Kauani | 266 | 16.5 | ||
| Maatia Toafa | 219 | 13.6 | Unseated | |
| Satini Manuella | 198 | 12.3 | Unseated | |
| Niutao | Samuelu Teo | 241 | 18.0 | Re-elected |
| Katepu Laoi | 235 | 17.5 | Elected | |
| Polikapo Piloma Teaukai | 231 | 17.2 | ||
| Tefiti Telaaka Malau | 198 | 14.8 | ||
| Iopu Iupasi Kaisala | 161 | 12.0 | ||
| Itaia Lausaveve | 155 | 11.6 | ||
| Tavau Teii | 119 | 8.9 | ||
| Nui | Puakena Boreham | 274 | 24.9 | Re-elected |
| Mackenzie Kiritome | 249 | 22.6 | Re-elected | |
| Mataio Tekinene | 239 | 21.7 | ||
| Iakoba Italeli | 219 | 19.9 | ||
| Leneuoti Peau Maatusi | 119 | 10.8 | ||
| Nukufetau | Enele Sopoaga | 491 | 35.8 | Re-elected |
| Fatoga Talama | 323 | 23.5 | Elected | |
| Valisi Alimau | 285 | 20.8 | ||
| Afelee Falema Pita | 273 | 19.9 | ||
| Nukulaelae | Seve Paeniu | 199 | 34.5 | Elected |
| Namoliki Sualiki | 182 | 31.6 | Elected | |
| Bikenibeu Paeniu | 99 | 17.1 | ||
| Luuni Tinilau | 96 | 16.7 | ||
| Vaitupu | Nielu Meisake | 642 | 34.0 | Elected |
| Isaia Taape | 494 | 26.2 | Re-elected | |
| Taukelina Finikaso | 425 | 22.5 | Unseated | |
| Sam Panapa | 323 | 17.1 |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Tuvalu to go to the polls on 9 September". Radio New Zealand. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ Tahana, Jamie (7 September 2019). "Sopoanga hopes he's done enough for re-election when Tuvalu goes to the polls". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "New Tuvalu PM will not attend UN Climate Summit in New York". PACNEWS. 18 September 2019. Archived from the original on 7 January 2021.
- ^ Evan Wasuka & Alan Weedon (19 September 2019). "Pacific climate change champion Enele Sopoaga is no longer Tuvalu's PM — so who's next in?". Australian broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ Colin Packham & Jonathan Barrett (19 September 2019). "Tuvalu changes PM, adds to concerns over backing for Taiwan in Pacific". Reuters. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Kausea Natano new PM of Tuvalu; Sopoaga ousted". Radio NZ. 19 September 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Tuvalu: Palamene o Tuvalu (Parliament of Tuvalu)". ipu.org. 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ Tahana, Jamie (10 September 2019). "Tuvalu elections: large turnover for new parliament". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 10 September 2019.