2005 Niuean general election
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General elections were held in Niue on 30 April 2005. No political parties ran in the poll, with all candidates standing as independents. Around 830 voters participated in the election and 17 of the 20 incumbent MPs retained their seats. Close results in two constituencies meant that winners were drawn from a hat.[1]
Results[edit]
All electorate results from http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/World's_smallest_democracy_votes
Common roll[edit]
| Candidate | Votes | % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krypton Okesene | 578 | 18.19 | Elected |
| Terry Coe | 563 | 17.72 | Elected |
| O'Love Jacobsen | 508 | 15.98 | Elected |
| Hima Douglas | 403 | 12.68 | Elected |
| Michael Jackson | 378 | 11.89 | Elected |
| Maihetoe Hekau | 375 | 11.80 | Elected |
| Toke Talagi | 373 | 11.74 | |
| Total | 3,178 | 100.00 |
Constituencies[edit]
| Constituency | Candidate | Votes | % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alofi North | Vaiga Tukuitoga | 62 | 57.94 | Elected unopposed |
| Terry Chapman | 27 | 25.23 | ||
| Thomas Barlament | 18 | 16.82 | ||
| Alofi South | Organ Viliko | 66 | 38.37 | Elected |
| Makamau Hekau | 54 | 31.40 | ||
| Robert Matua Rex, Jr. | 52 | 30.23 | ||
| Avatele | Billy Talagi | — | — | Elected unopposed |
| Hakupu | Young Vivian | — | — | Elected unopposed |
| Hikutavake | Opili Talafasi | — | — | Elected unopposed |
| Lakepa | Halene Kupa Magatogia | 27 | 60.00 | Elected unopposed |
| John Operator Tiakia | 18 | 40.00 | ||
| Liku | Pokotoa Sipeli | — | — | Elected unopposed |
| Makefu | Tofua Puletama | 22 | 57.89 | Elected |
| Vivaliatama Talagi | 16 | 42.11 | ||
| Mutalau | Bill Vakaafi Motufoou | 40 | 67.80 | Elected unopposed |
| Nuihepeni Togakilo | 19 | 32.20 | ||
| Namukulu | Jack Willie Lipitoa | — | — | Elected unopposed |
| Tamakautoga | Andrew Funaki | 39 | 50.65 | Elected |
| Ricky Makani | 38 | 49.35 | ||
| Toi | Lilivika Muimatagi | 8 | 53.33 | Elected |
| Dion Taufitu | 7 | 46.67 | ||
| Tuapa | Fisa Pihigia | — | — | Elected unopposed |
| Vaiea | Talaititama Talaiti | — | — | Elected unopposed |
Aftermath[edit]
Following the election, Young Vivian was re-elected as Premier by the Assembly, winning 17 of 20 votes (his only opponent, O'Love Jacobsen, won the other three).[2]
In forming his cabinet, Vivian dropped his former finance minister Toke Talagi (one of the MPs to win his seat by draw).[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Niue Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- ^ Niue: Young Vivian Re-elected As Premier Pacific Magazine, 12 May 2005
- ^ "Niue's Premier drops former finance minister from Cabinet". Radio New Zealand International. 15 May 2005. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
