Territorial Assembly elections were held in Wallis and Futuna on 25 March 2012.[1] Thirty party lists contested to fill the twenty seats.[2] The major election issues were the cost of living, economic development, and wallis and Futuna's relationship with France.[2] Turnout was 85.95%.[2]
Only nine incumbents were re-elected.[2] Among those to be defeated was Victor Brial, a former member of the French National Assembly,[3] and Assembly President Siliako Lauhea.[2]
Following the election the Territorial Assembly for the first time elected a Socialist, Vetelino Nau, as President of the assembly by 11 votes to 9.[3] [4] Mikaele Kulimoetoke was elected as vice-president, and Petelo Hanisi as president of the standing committee.[2]
| Constituency | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hihifo District | Nivaleta Iloai | Union pour Wallis et Futuna | |
| Atoloto Kolokilagi | UMP | ||
| Sosefo Suve | Independent | ||
| Hahake District | David Vergé | Independent | |
| Mikaele Kulimoetoke | Independent | ||
| Patalione Kanimoa | UMP | ||
| Petelo Hanisi | Independent | ||
| Mua District | Laufilitoga Mireille | ||
| Emile Selui | |||
| Yannick Filau | UMP | ||
| Munipoese Muli’aka’aka | |||
| Bernard Taufana | |||
| Eselone Ikai | Party | ||
| Alo District | Toma Savea | UMP | |
| Sosefo Motuku | Independent | ||
| Alesio Katoa | Independent | ||
| Vetelino Nau | UPWF | ||
| Sigave | Petelo Falelavaki | Independent | |
| Savelina Vea | Independent | ||
| Pasikale Niutoua | |||
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