1977 French Polynesian legislative election
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Legislative elections were held in French Polynesia on 29 May 1977.[1] Autonomist parties won a majority, with the United Front of Francis Sanford winning 13 seats and Sanford allies a further five.[2]
Contesting parties
Prior to the elections, Sanford formed the United Front for Internal Autonomy alliance, consisting of Here Ai'a, E'a Api and other minor parties, although E'a Api ran separately in the Leeward Islands, Marquesas and the Tuamotu–Gambier Islands constituency.[3]
The Tahoera'a Huiraatira party was formed as a successor to the Tahoeraa Maohi alliance of the Tahitian Union and Union for the New Republic.[3]
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Front | 17,083 | 36.4 | 13 | – |
| Tahoera'a Huiraatira | 10,982 | 23.4 | 10 | +2 |
| E'a Api | 1,972 | 4.2 | 3 | – |
| Pupu Taina | 16,862 | 36.0 | 1 | New |
| Taatira Polynesia | 1 | New | ||
| Union of Workers and Fishermen | 1 | 0 | ||
| Other parties | 0 | – | ||
| Total | 48,899 | 100 | 30 | 0 |
| Registered voters/turnout | – | – | ||
| Source: Assembly, Henningham | ||||
Elected members
Aftermath
Following the elections, Frantz Vanizette was chosen as the President of the Assembly.[4] Sanford and Jean Juventin were appointed to the Government Council and were replaced in the Assembly by Paul Pietri and André Toomaru.[5]
References
- ^ Les élus de l’assemblée territoriale Assembly of French Polynesia
- ^ Sanford wins in Tahiti Pacific Islands Monthly, August 1977, p17
- ^ a b Stephen Henningham (1992) France and the South Pacific: A Contemporary History p134
- ^ Les présidents de l’assemblée territoriale Assembly of French Polynesia
- ^ Les élus de l’assemblée territoriale Assembly of French Polynesia
