2002 Niuean general election

Summary

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

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

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 edit

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

References edit

  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.