List of senators of Wallis and Futuna explained

Following is a List of senators of Wallis and Futuna, people who have represented the collectivity of Wallis and Futuna in the Senate of France.

Background

Wallis has 13 seats and Futuna has seven, which form 20 seats in the territory. The government of Wallis and Futuna elects one senator by the results of the electoral college's absolute majority vote.[1]

List

Term Senator GroupRef.
September 1962September 1971Henry LosteIndependent Republicans[2]
September 1971April 1998Soséfo Makapé Papilio (died) Rally for the Republic (RPR)
April 1998September 1998Basile Tui, replacing Sosefo Makapé Papilio Centrist Union group[3]
September 1998September 2020Robert Laufoaulu, reelected in September 2008 and September 2014. UMP then Les Républicains
September 2020IncumbentRDPI[4]

Notes and References

  1. Wallis and Futuna. The World Factbook. Langley, Virginia, United States. Central Intelligence Agency.
  2. Web site: Anciens sénateurs Vème République : LOSTE Henri. 2020-06-05. Senate of France. French Parliament.
  3. Web site: TUI Basil - Former Senator of the Wallis and Futuna Islands. Senate of France.
  4. Web site: Sofia Folautanoa. 28 September 2020. Mikaele Kulimoetoke élu sénateur de Wallis et Futuna. FranceInfo. French. 19 January 2021.

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