General elections were held in Tuvalu on 9 September 2019. There were 37 candidates seeking election to the Parliament, two of whom were women: Valisi Alimau, who was contesting in the Nukufetau electorate, and Puakena Boreham who was seeking re-election in the Nui electorate.
On 19 September 2019 Kausea Natano was elected prime minister by a parliamentary majority of 10 MPs, succeeding Enele Sopoaga, who had held the position for six years and had been seeking re-election to a new term. Samuelu Teo was elected as Speaker of Parliament.
Electoral system
The Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Amendment Act 2019 increased the number of elected representatives for the electorate of Nukulaelae to become 2 PMs. So that each of the 8 island electorates is represented by 2 MPs (Niulakita is represented by the MPs from Niutao). The 16 members of Parliament are elected in eight two-member constituencies using multiple non-transferable vote. As there are no formal political parties, all candidates run as independents.
Results
In the Nukufetau electorate the caretaker prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, was returned to Parliament, however Satini Manuella, Taukelina Finikaso and Maatia Toafa, who were ministers, were not returned. Seven new members of Parliament were elected.
See also
- List of by-elections in Tuvalu
- List of Tuvalu MPs, 2019–2024
- Elections and political parties in Tuvalu
- 2019 in Oceania
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