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General elections were held in Tokelau between 23 and 31 January 2017.[1]
Electoral system
[edit]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
[edit]Position | Atafu | Fakaofo | Nukunonu |
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Faipule designate | Kelihiano Kalolo | Afega Gaualofa | Siopili Perez |
Pulenuku designate | Fano Fao | Mose Pelasio | Patelesio Petelo |
Fatupaepae representative | Latu Lopa | Malia Pue | Lepeka Amato-Perez |
Taulelea/Aumaga representative | Tanu Filo | Alesana Teao | Falaniko Aloisio |
Taupulega representatives | Iosua Aleni Seluka Enosa Mika Kalolo |
Tinielu Tuumuli Taupati Peleni Ilai Esera |
Salesio Lui Lino Isaia Alapati Tavite |
Source: Government of Tokelau |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Tokelau casts vote of confidence in experienced leaders Government of Tokelau