2014 Niuean general election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Niue on 12 April 2014.[1] Candidates supportive of the government of Premier Toke Talagi won 12 of the 20 seats.[2]

Background[]

Following the 2011 election, Toke Talagi was re-elected as premier for a second term.[3] The Assembly was dissolved on 7 March 2014.[1]

Electoral system[]

Of the 20 Niue Assembly members, six were elected on a common roll and fourteen in single-member constituencies. There were no political parties in Niue at the time of the election, and all candidates were independents.[4]

Results[]

Common roll[]

CandidateVotes%Notes
Stan Kalauni4509.44Elected
Toke Talagi4399.21Elected
Crossley Tatui3978.33Elected
Togia Sioneholo3497.32Elected
Terry Coe3407.13Elected
Joan Viliamu3286.88Elected
Asu Pulu2825.91
Sisilia Talagi2785.83
John Tiakia2735.73
Tapu Pihigia2705.66
Willie Saniteli2605.45
Fapoi Akesi2354.93
Richi Mautama2334.89
Maru Talagi1914.01
Gustava Pavihi1863.90
Shield Palahetogia1372.87
Charlie Tongahai1202.52
Total4,768100.00
Valid votes81496.67
Invalid/blank votes283.33
Total votes842100.00

Constituency results[]

Constituency Candidate Votes % Notes
Alofi North Va'aiga Tukuitonga – – Elected unopposed
Alofi South Dalton Tagelagi 81 39.13 Elected
Manasofai Talagi 47 22.71
Rosaalofa Rex 41 19.81
Laga Lavini 38 18.36
Invalid/blank votes 2 –
Total 209 100
Avatele Billy Talagi – – Elected unopposed
Hakupu Young Vivian 49 51.58 Elected
Michael Jackson 46 48.42
Invalid/blank votes 2 –
Total 95 100
Hikutavake 15 57.69 Elected
James Salekiki 11 42.31
Invalid/blank votes 1 –
Total 27 100
Lakepa – – Elected unopposed
Liku Pokotoa Sipeli – – Elected unopposed
Makefu 23 58.97 Elected
Tulelehemaama Tongia 16 41.03
Invalid/blank votes 0 –
Total 39 100
Mutalau Bill Vakaafi Motufoou 33 66.00 Elected
Hare Paka 17 43.00
Invalid/blank votes 0 –
Total 50 100
Namukulu – – Elected unopposed
Tamakautoga 36 56.25 Elected
Muiakituki Makani 28 43.75
Invalid/blank votes 4 –
Total 68 100
Toi 10 50.00 Elected (by lots)
Mokaelalini Vaha 10 50.00
Invalid/blank votes 0 –
Total 20 100
Tuapa Fisa Igilisi Pihigia 30 56.60 Elected
Esa Ainu'u 23 43.40
Invalid/blank votes 3 –
Total 56 100
Vaiea – – Elected unopposed

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Niue premier calls April election". Radio New Zealand International. 2014-01-25. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  2. ^ Niue Government wins final election seat after straw poll Radio Australia, 16 April 2014
  3. ^ "Talagi re-elected as Niue premier". People's Daily. 2011-05-17. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  4. ^ Niue IFES
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