2017 Tokelauan general election
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General elections were held in Tokelau between 23 and 31 January 2017.[1]
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.[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
| 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
- ^ a b c Tokelau casts vote of confidence in experienced leaders Government of Tokelau
