2014 Niuean general election
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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
| Candidate | Votes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stan Kalauni | 450 | Elected |
| Toke Talagi | 439 | Elected |
| Crossley Tatui | 397 | Elected |
| Togia Sioneholo | 349 | Elected |
| Terry Coe | 340 | Elected |
| Joan Viliamu | 328 | Elected |
| Asu Pulu | 282 | |
| Grace Talagi | 278 | |
| John Tiakia | 273 | |
| Tapu Pihigia | 270 | |
| Willie Saniteli | 260 | |
| Fapoi Akesi | 235 | |
| Richi Mautama | 233 | |
| Maru Talagi | 191 | |
| Gustava Pavihi | 186 | |
| Shield Palahetogia | 137 | |
| Charlie Tongahai | 120 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 28 | |
| Total votes cast | 842 |
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 | Peter 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 |
| Esa Ainu'u | 23 | 43.40 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 3 | – | ||
| Total | 56 | 100 | ||
| Vaiea | Talititama Taliati | – | – | Elected unopposed |
References
- ^ a b "Niue premier calls April election". Radio New Zealand International. 2014-01-25. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
- ^ Niue Government wins final election seat after straw poll Radio Australia, 16 April 2014
- ^ "Talagi re-elected as Niue premier". People's Daily. 2011-05-17. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
- ^ Niue IFES
