2014 Niuean general election

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2014 Niuean general election
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  2011 12 April 2014 2017  

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

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]

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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

CandidateVotes%Notes
Stan Kalauni 4509.44Elected
Toke Talagi 4399.21Elected
Crossley Tatui 3978.33Elected
Togia Sioneholo 3497.32Elected
Terry Coe 3407.13Elected
Joan Viliamu 3286.88Elected
Asu Pulu2825.91
Sisilia Talagi 2785.83
John Tiakia2735.73
Tapu Pihigia2705.66
Willie Saniteli2605.45
Fapoi Akesi2354.93
Richie Mautama 2334.89
Maru Talagi1914.01
Gustava Pavihi1863.90
Shield Palahetogia1372.87
Charlie Tongahai1202.52
Total4,768100.00
Valid votes81496.67
Invalid/blank votes283.33
Total votes842100.00
Source: Niue TV [5]

Constituency results

ConstituencyCandidateVotes%Notes
Alofi North Va'aiga Tukuitonga Elected unopposed
Alofi South Dalton Tagelagi 8139.13Elected
Manasofai Talagi4722.71
Rosaalofa Rex4119.81
Laga Lavini3818.36
Invalid/blank votes2
Total209100
Avatele Billy Talagi Elected unopposed
Hakupu Young Vivian 4951.58Elected
Michael Jackson 4648.42
Invalid/blank votes2
Total95100
Hikutavake Opili Talafasi 1557.69Elected
James Salekiki1142.31
Invalid/blank votes1
Total27100
Lakepa Halene Kupa Magatogia Elected unopposed
Liku Pokotoa Sipeli Elected unopposed
Makefu Tofua Puletama 2358.97Elected
Tulelehemaama Tongia1641.03
Invalid/blank votes0
Total39100
Mutalau Bill Vakaafi Motufoou 3366.00Elected
Hare Paka1743.00
Invalid/blank votes0
Total50100
Namukulu Jack Lipitoa Elected unopposed
Tamakautoga Andrew Funaki 3656.25Elected
Muiakituki Makani2843.75
Invalid/blank votes4
Total68100
Toi Dion Taufitu 1050.00Elected (by lots)
Mokaelalini Vaha1050.00
Invalid/blank votes0
Total20100
Tuapa Fisa Igilisi Pihigia 3056.60Elected
Mona Ainuu 2343.40
Invalid/blank votes3
Total56100
Vaiea Talititama Taliati Elected unopposed
Source: Niue TV [5]

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References

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  2. Niue Government wins final election seat after straw poll Radio Australia, 16 April 2014
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  4. Niue IFES
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