This is a list of members of the Parliament of Tuvalu or Palamene o Tuvalu who were elected at the 2002 Tuvaluan general election.[1] [2] or as the result of by elections during the life of the parliament.
There are no formal parties in Tuvalu. The political system is based on personal alliances and loyalties derived from clan and family connections.[3] The Parliament of Tuvalu is rare among national legislatures in that it is non-partisan in nature. It does tend to have both a distinct government and a distinct opposition.
On 14 August 2006 Apisai Ielemia was elected as Prime Minister of Tuvalu;[4] and appointed his cabinet.
See main article: Politics of Tuvalu and Elections and political parties in Tuvalu.
| Constituency | Members | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Funafuti | Kausea Natano | |
| Kamuta Latasi | ||
| Nanumaga | ||
| Namoto Kelisiano | Resigned in order to run the island's power plant at the request of his home community.[5] | |
| Halo Tuavai | Elected in 2005 by-election. | |
| Nanumea | Maatia Toafa | |
| Sio Patiale | Elected at the 2003 by-election that was held because of a procedural flaw in the initial election.[6] | |
| Elected in 2005 by-election after Sio Patiale resigned due to ill health.[7] | ||
| Niutao | Samuelu Teo | |
| Saloa Tauia | Died in 2003. | |
| Tavau Teii | Elected in 2003 by-election. | |
| Nui | ||
| Amasone Kilei | Died in 2005. | |
| Taom Tanukale | Elected in 2005 by-election. | |
| Nukufetau | Saufatu Sopoanga | Resigned following motion of no confidence as Prime Minister.[8] Re-elected in 2004 by-election. |
| Faimalaga Luka | Appointed Governor General in 2003.[9] | |
| Elisala Pita | Elected in 2003 by-election.[10] | |
| Nukulaelae | Bikenibeu Paeniu | |
| Vaitupu | Apisai Ielemia | |
| Leti Pelesala |