2002 Niuean general election

2002 Niuean general election

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All 20 seats in the Assembly
10 seats needed for a majority
  First party
 
Candidate Young Vivian
Party Niue People's

Premier before election

Sani Lakatani
Niue People's

Elected Premier

Young Vivian
Niue People's

General elections were held in Niue on 21 March 2002 to determine the composition of the twenty member Assembly.

All twenty outgoing members were re-elected, of which eight (all of them village representatives) were running unopposed.[1] Voter turnout was close to 100%. The Niue People's Party obtained six seats, and was able to form a government with the support of eight independent members. The remaining six seats were also held by independents.

Young Vivian (NPP) became Premier.[2] Sani Lakatani was his deputy.[3] Atapana Siakimotu was elected Speaker.[4]

Results

PartySeats
Niue People's Party6
Independents14
Total20
Source: The Commonwealth

References

  1. ^ "NIUE'S ELECTION INCONCLUSIVE". Pacific Islands Report. 22 April 2002. Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Niue elects Young Vivian as new premier". RNZ. 2 May 2002. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Sani Lakatani remains near the centre of power in Niue". RNZ. 6 May 2002. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  4. ^ "YOUNG VIVIAN NEW NIUE PREMIER". Pacific Islands Report. 2 May 2002. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.