2014 Niuean general election

2014 Niuean general election
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All 20 seats in the Assembly
10 seats needed for a majority
Politics of Niue
Dalton Tagelagi
Speaker: Hima Douglas

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
Richie 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
Source: Niue TV[5]

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 Opili Talafasi 15 57.69 Elected
James Salekiki 11 42.31
Invalid/blank votes 1 –
Total 27 100
Lakepa Halene Kupa Magatogia – – Elected unopposed
Liku Pokotoa Sipeli – – Elected unopposed
Makefu Tofua Puletama 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 Jack Lipitoa – – Elected unopposed
Tamakautoga Andrew Funaki 36 56.25 Elected
Muiakituki Makani 28 43.75
Invalid/blank votes 4 –
Total 68 100
Toi Dion Taufitu 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
Mona Ainuu 23 43.40
Invalid/blank votes 3 –
Total 56 100
Vaiea Talititama Taliati – – Elected unopposed
Source: Niue TV[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Niue premier calls April election". Radio New Zealand International. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  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. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  4. ^ Niue IFES
  5. ^ a b BCN Radio News Niuean English 14th April 2014 (Video). NIUETV. 14 April 2014.