2021 Niuean village council elections

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2021 Niuean village council elections
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Village council elections were held in Niue on 27 August 2021 to elect members of the village councils of all fourteen villages. However, in only six villages were there more candidates than seats to fill, so all other candidates were elected unopposed.

Electoral system

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Niue uses a multiple non-transferable vote system to elect members to the Village Council. Voters will select five candidates, and whichever five candidates receives the most votes, will be elected.[1]

Background

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The election date was announced on 3 August, with candidate nominations being accepted until 11 August.[2] The village of Vaiea did not nominate any candidates, it was announced that a by-election would be scheduled following the conclusion of the elections.[3]

Results

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Alofi Tokelau (North)

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Candidate[4] Votes % Notes
Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui 55 85.94% Elected
Mokalita Heka Elected
Rupina Morrissey Elected
Margaret Siosikefu Elected
EJ Embey Jnr Strickland Elected
Mokalita Heka
Alan Tano Puleoti
Total 64 100.00% —

Alofi Toga (South)

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Candidate[3] Notes
Robin Hekau Elected unopposed
Anthea Hekau-Harding Elected unopposed
O’love Hekesi Elected unopposed
Dimitry Viliamu Elected unopposed

Avatele

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Candidate[3] Notes
Hetututama Hetutu Elected unopposed
Taihia Hetutu Elected unopposed
Emeline Laufoli Elected unopposed
Jody Laufoli Elected unopposed
Tifaga Tupuiliu Elected unopposed

Hakupu

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Candidate[3] Notes
Nise Marie Jackson Elected unopposed
Pacific Enterprise Mautama Elected unopposed
Patlin Siligi Elected unopposed
Dempster Tomailuga Elected unopposed
Itzy Tukuitoga Elected unopposed

Hikutavake

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Candidate[4] Votes % Notes
Felicity Iulioonta Pulehetoa 14 82.35% Elected
Masiniholo Lagaloga Elected
Olevai Pipitolu Elected
Alisha Talafasi Elected
Antony Guz Tohovaka Elected
Total 17 100.00% —

Lakepa

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Candidate[3] Notes
Tongariro Konelio Elected unopposed
Rhonda Tiakia Elected unopposed
Trevor Tiakia Elected unopposed
Ezra Togiamana Elected unopposed

Liku

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Candidate[4] Votes % Notes
Sifa McMillan Pulehetoa 27 64.29% Elected
Simi Tominiko 27 64.29% Elected
Christian Poumale Elected
Newland Tulitoatama Poumale Elected
Sionetasi Pulehetoa Elected
Total 42 100.00% —

Makefu

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Candidate[4] Votes % Notes
Ernie Judy Tohovaka 25 75.76% Elected
Tioneatali Kemusiaki Lolani Elected
Etaena Poihega Elected
Marcus Puletama Elected
Charles Tohovaka Elected
Total 33 100.00% —

Mutalau

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Candidate[3] Notes
Florence Melekitama Elected unopposed
Jean Pulefolau Elected unopposed
Judy Taoafe Elected unopposed
Meleki Tauefasi Elected unopposed

Namukulu

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Candidate[3] Notes
Kilimana Hiligutu Elected unopposed
Talaia Makaia Elected unopposed
Fenogalaia Sionetuato Elected unopposed

Tamakautoga

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Toi

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Candidate[3] Notes
Vikatolia Liumaihetau Elected unopposed
Manogi Poihega Elected unopposed
Ponivasalia Taufitu Elected unopposed
Paulino Tokimua Elected unopposed
Sapati Tuhega Elected unopposed

Tuapa

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References

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  1. ^ "Niue". IFES Election Guide. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Niue will go to the polls to elect new village councils this month". TV Niue. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "No nominations received for Vaiea and six villages will go to the polls for the VC elections this month". TV Niue. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "Newcomers lead the polls; provisional results of the Niue Village Council Elections". TV Niue. Retrieved 27 October 2024.