1996 French Polynesian legislative election

1996 French Polynesian legislative election

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All 41 seats in the Territorial Assembly 21 seats needed for a majority

Party Leader Seats +/– Tāhōʻēraʻa Huiraʻatira Gaston Flosse 22 +4 Tāvini Huiraʻatira Oscar Temaru 10 +6 Aia Api Émile Vernaudon 5 0 Here Ai'a 5 New Independents Boris Léontieff 1 +1 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

Legislative elections were held in French Polynesia in May 1996 for the Territorial Assembly. ^[1] The result was a victory for Tahoera'a Huiraatira, which won 22 of 41 seats. The pro independence Tāvini Huiraʻatira more than doubled its representation, from 4 to 10 seats, Aia Api won five, and Here Ai'a one. ^[1] The remaining three seats were taken by independents Boris Léontieff (affiliated to the Fetia Api party), Tinomana Ebb, and Lucien Kimitete. ^[1]

Following the election Gaston Flosse was re-elected as President of French Polynesia.

Results

Party		Seats
	Tahoera'a Huiraatira	22
	Tāvini Huiraʻatira	10
	Aia Api	5
	Here Ai'a	1
	Independents	3
Total		41
Source: Von Strokirch [1]

References

1. Von Strokirch, Karin (1997). "French Polynesia in Review: Issues and Events, 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1996". The Contemporary Pacific. 9 (1): 227–233. Retrieved 23 January 2023.