2024 Niuean village council elections|
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Village council elections were held in Niue on 31 August 2024 to elect members of the village councils of all fourteen villages. However, in only four villages were there more candidates than seats to fill, so all other candidates were elected unopposed. The elections were held alongside four nationwide referendums.
Electoral system
Niue uses a multiple non-transferable vote system to elect members to the Village Council. Voters will select five candidates, and whichever five candidates receives the most votes, will be elected.[1]
Background
The public notice of the election was announced on 8 August.[2] Electoral rolls were opened on 14 August, and closed on 20 August. Voters could only register during that time.[3] The candidate list was announced on 23 August. Only villages that nominated more than five candidates would vote on candidates.[4]
Results
Alofi Tokelau (North)
| Candidate[4]
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Notes
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| Sione Kaulima
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Elected unopposed
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| Ngiar Estalui Tibora Pearson
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Elected unopposed
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| Haven Siosikefu
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Elected unopposed
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| Margaret Siosikefu
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Elected unopposed
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| Ane Strickland
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Elected unopposed
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Alofi Toga (South)
| Candidate[4]
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Notes
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| Robin Hekau
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Elected unopposed
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| Anthea Hekau-Harding
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Elected unopposed
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| Ettie Lotomaanu Pasene-Mizziebo
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Elected unopposed
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| Alana Fiafia Richmond Rex
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Elected unopposed
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| Narita Viliamu
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Elected unopposed
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Avatele
| Candidate[4]
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Notes
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| Hetututama Speedo Hetutu
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Elected unopposed
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| Taihia Hetutu
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Elected unopposed
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| Emeline Laufoli
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Elected unopposed
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| Jodi Laufoli
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Elected unopposed
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| Tifaga Tupuiliu
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Elected unopposed
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Hakupu
| Candidate[4]
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Notes
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| Pacific Enterprise Mautama
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Elected unopposed
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| Patlin Siligi
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Elected unopposed
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| Andre Maurice Siohane
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Elected unopposed
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| Dempster J S Tomailuga
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Elected unopposed
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| Itzy Viviani Tukuitoga
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Elected unopposed
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Hikutavake
| Candidate[4]
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Notes
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| Emi Hipa
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Elected unopposed
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| Olevai Pipitolu
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Elected unopposed
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| Felicity lulioonta Pulehetoa
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Elected unopposed
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| Antony Guz Tohovaka
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Elected unopposed
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| Peter Vatanofiki
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Elected unopposed
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Lakepa
| Candidate[5]
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Votes
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%
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Notes
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| Trevor Tiaka
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43
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87.76%
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Elected
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| Luandor Meteor Tiaka
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39
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79.59%
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Elected
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| Ezra Kenneth Togiamana
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38
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77.55%
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Elected
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| David Togiavalu
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38
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77.55%
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Elected
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| Myrtle Hanisi Magatogia
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32
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65.31%
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Elected
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| Tongariro Reekie Konelio
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24
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48.98%
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| Total
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49
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100.00%
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Liku
| Candidate[5]
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Votes
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%
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Notes
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| Trina Kaiuha
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32
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74.42%
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Elected
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| Christian Poumale
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31
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72.09%
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Elected
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| Simi Tominiko
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30
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69.77%
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Elected
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| Sionetasi Pulehetoa
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29
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67.44%
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Elected
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| Newland T Poumale
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21
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48.84%
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Elected
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| Sifakalipa M Pulehetoa
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20
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46.51%
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| Total
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43
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100.00%
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—
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Makefu
| Candidate[5]
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Votes
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%
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Notes
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| Etaena Poihega
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32
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91.43%
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Elected
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| Marcus Puletama
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26
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74.29%
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Elected
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| Ernie Judy Tohovaka
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22
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62.86%
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Elected
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| Tioneatali Kemusiaki Lolani
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19
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54.29%
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Elected
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| Charles Tohovaka
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14
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40.00%
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Elected
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| Mary Anne Talagi
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13
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37.14%
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| Total
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35
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100.00%
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Mutalau
| Candidate[5]
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Votes
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%
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Notes
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| Harry Seddon T Paka
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40
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97.56%
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Elected
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| Emeline Matagiaga
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39
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95.12%
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Elected
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| Dave Belakula Togakilo
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30
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73.17%
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Elected
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| Moka Heleena Togakilo
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30
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73.17%
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Elected
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| Pelenato Bourne
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28
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68.29%
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Elected
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| Meleki Tauefasi
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22
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53.66%
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| Jean Elota Pulefolau
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10
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24.39%
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| Total
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41
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100.00%
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Namukulu
Darren Tohovaka, the Chief Electoral Officer, confirmed that Namukulu would only be able to nominate two candidates.[4]
| Candidate[4]
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Notes
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| Kilimana Hiligutu
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Elected unopposed
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| Fenogalaia Sionetuato
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Elected unopposed
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Tamakautoga
| Candidate[4]
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Notes
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| Tafakato Huipunu Paola
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Elected unopposed
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| Hiki Togia Puheke
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Elected unopposed
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| Lavea Amanaki Puheke
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Elected unopposed
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| John Divine Paola Talagi
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Elected unopposed
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| Matakai Tina Tavita
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Elected unopposed
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Toi
| Candidate[4]
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Notes
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| Lilivika Muimatagi
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Elected unopposed
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| Pualino Tokimua
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Elected unopposed
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| Winnie Taleni Seu Woods
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Elected unopposed
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Tuapa
| Candidate[4]
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Notes
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| Kulupatau Ikihele
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Elected unopposed
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| Harris Ikitule
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Elected unopposed
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| Halafoou Mokalei
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Elected unopposed
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| Priscilla Iloilo
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Elected unopposed
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| Sione Pokau
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Elected unopposed
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Vaiea
| Candidate[4]
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Notes
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| Merry Madaniel Talaiti
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Elected unopposed
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| Takala Talaiti
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Elected unopposed
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| Tuaitama Talaiti
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Elected unopposed
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