1977 Tuvaluan general election
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General elections were held in Tuvalu on 27 August 1977.[1] As there were no political parties, all candidates ran as independents, with Toaripi Lauti remaining Chief Minister. Voter turnout was 78.8%.
Background
Following a 1974 referendum, the Ellice Islands separated from the Gilbert and Ellice Islands. The Tuvaluan Order 1975, which took effect on 1 October 1975, recognised Tuvalu as a separate British dependency with its own government. The second stage occurred on 1 January 1976 when separate administrations were created out of the civil service of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands.[2]
A new House of Assembly was established with eight members. Prior to the 1977 elections, the number was increased to twelve. The four islands with a population of over 1,000 elected two members and the other four islands elected one member.[3]
Results
Minister Isakaia Paeniu lost his seat.[4]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independents | 100 | 12 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | – | |
| Total | 2,256 | 100 | 12 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 2,862 | 40.3 | – |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | |||
Elected members
Aftermath
Following the elections, Toaripi Lauti was re-elected Chief Minister on 1 October.[5] The House of the Assembly was renamed the Parliament of Tuvalu after independence in October 1978.[6]
References
- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p829 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
- ^ Tito Isala, Hugh Larcy, ed. (1983). "Chapter 20, Secession and Independence". Tuvalu: A History. University of the South Pacific/Government of Tuvalu. p. 169.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|chapterurl=(help) - ^ Tuvalu elections Pacific Islands Monthly, September 1977, p20
- ^ Tuvalu elections Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1977, p18
- ^ Tito Isala, Hugh Larcy, ed. (1983). "Chapter 20, Secession and Independence". Tuvalu: A History. University of the South Pacific/Government of Tuvalu. pp. 169–173.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|chapterurl=(help) - ^ "Palamene o Tuvalu (Parliament of Tuvalu)" (PDF). Inter-Parliamentary Union. 1981. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
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