2017 Tokelauan general election explained

General elections were held in Tokelau between 23 and 31 January 2017.[1]

Electoral system

The 21 members of Parliament were elected from three seven-seat constituencies corresponding to the three villages on the island, Atafu, Fakaofo and Nukunonu.[1]

Within each constituency, there are five separate positions; the Faipule (atoll leader) designate, the Pulenuku (village mayor) designate, the Fatupaepae (Council of Women) representative, the Taulelea/Aumaga (Men's Group) representative and three Taupulega (village elder) representatives.[1]

Results

PositionAtafuFakaofoNukunonu
Faipule designateKelihiano KaloloAfega GaualofaSiopili Perez
Pulenuku designateFano FaoMose PelasioPatelesio Petelo
Fatupaepae representativeLatu LopaMalia PueLepeka Amato-Perez
Taulelea/Aumaga representativeTanu FiloAlesana TeaoFalaniko Aloisio
Taupulega representativesIosua Aleni
Seluka Enosa
Mika Kalolo
Tinielu Tuumuli
Taupati Peleni
Ilai Esera
Salesio Lui
Lino Isaia
Alapati Tavite
Source: Government of Tokelau

Notes and References

  1. http://www.tokelau.org.nz/Bulletin/Jan-Feb+2017/2017+elections.html Tokelau casts vote of confidence in experienced leaders