General elections were held in Tuvalu on 8 September 1981.[1] As there were no political parties, all 26 candidates for the 12 seats ran as independents.[2] Voter turnout was 85.0%.[2]
1981 elections to the Parliament of Tuvalu
The first general election to the Parliament of Tuvalu or Palamene o Tuvalu after the independence of Tuvalu was not held until 8 September 1981. 26 candidates contested the 12 seats. Dr. Tomasi Puapua, was elected as prime minister with a 7:5 majority over the group a members of parliament headed by former Prime Minister Toaripi Lauti.[2][3]
Results
Party
Votes
%
Seats
Independents
100
12
Invalid/blank votes
-
-
Total
2,862
100
12
Source: Nohlen et al.
References
^Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p829 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
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