1977 Tuvaluan general election

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General elections were held in Tuvalu on 27 August 1977.[1] As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents, with Toaripi Lauti remaining Chief Minister. Voter turnout was 78.8%.

Background[]

Following a 1974 referendum, the Ellice Islands separated from the Gilbert and Ellice Islands. The Tuvaluan Order 1975, which took effect on 1 October 1975, recognised Tuvalu as a separate British dependency with its own government. The second stage occurred on 1 January 1976 when separate administrations were created out of the civil service of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands.[2]

A new House of Assembly was established with eight members. Prior to the 1977 elections, the number was increased to twelve. The four islands with a population of over 1,000 elected two members and the other four islands elected one member.[3]

Results[]

Minister lost his seat.[4]

PartyVotes%Seats
Independents12
Total12
Total votes2,256–
Registered voters/turnout2,86278.83
Source: Nohlen et al.

Elected members[]

Constituency Member
Funafuti Toaripi Lauti
Elia Tavita
Nanumaga
Nanumea
Niutao
Tomu Sione
Nui Sione Tui Kleis
Nukufetau
Nukulaelae Henry Naisali
Vaitupu Tomasi Puapua

Aftermath[]

Following the elections, Toaripi Lauti was re-elected Chief Minister on 1 October.[5] The House of the Assembly was renamed the Parliament of Tuvalu after independence in October 1978.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p829 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  2. ^ Tito Isala, Hugh Larcy, ed. (1983). "Chapter 20, Secession and Independence". Tuvalu: A History. University of the South Pacific/Government of Tuvalu. p. 169.
  3. ^ Tuvalu elections Pacific Islands Monthly, September 1977, p20
  4. ^ Tuvalu elections Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1977, p18
  5. ^ Tito Isala, Hugh Larcy, ed. (1983). "Chapter 20, Secession and Independence". Tuvalu: A History. University of the South Pacific/Government of Tuvalu. pp. 169–173.
  6. ^ "Palamene o Tuvalu (Parliament of Tuvalu)" (PDF). Inter-Parliamentary Union. 1981. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
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