1993 Niuean general election

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1993 Niuean general election
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  1990 27 February 1993 1996  

All 20 seats in the Assembly
10 seats needed for a majority

Premier before election

Young Vivian
Independent

Elected Premier

Frank Lui
Independent

General elections were held in Niue on 27 February 1993. [1] Turnout was 91%.

Following the election Frank Lui was elected Premier of Niue, defeating incumbent Young Vivian 11–9. [1] John Tofo Funaki was elected Speaker.

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References

  1. 1 2 Stephen Levine (1994). "Niue in Review: Issues and Events, 1 July 1992 to 30 June 1993". The Contemporary Pacific. 6 (1): 185–189.