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2017 Tokelauan general election

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Politics of Tokelau

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

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.

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.

Results

Position Atafu Fakaofo Nukunonu
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

  1. ^ Tokelau casts vote of confidence in experienced leaders Government of Tokelau
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