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
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
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
Alofi Tokelau (North)
| Candidate[4]
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Votes
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%
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Notes
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| Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui
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55
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85.94%
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Elected
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| Mokalita Heka
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Elected
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| Rupina Morrissey
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Elected
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| Margaret Siosikefu
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Elected
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| EJ Embey Jnr Strickland
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Elected
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| Mokalita Heka
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| Alan Tano Puleoti
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| Total
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64
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100.00%
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—
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Alofi Toga (South)
| Candidate[3]
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Notes
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| Robin Hekau
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Elected unopposed
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| Anthea Hekau-Harding
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Elected unopposed
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| O’love Hekesi
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Elected unopposed
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| Dimitry Viliamu
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Elected unopposed
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Avatele
| Candidate[3]
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Notes
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| Hetututama Hetutu
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Elected unopposed
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| Taihia Hetutu
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Elected unopposed
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| Emeline Laufoli
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Elected unopposed
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| Jody Laufoli
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Elected unopposed
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| Tifaga Tupuiliu
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Elected unopposed
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Hakupu
| Candidate[3]
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Notes
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| Nise Marie Jackson
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Elected unopposed
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| Pacific Enterprise Mautama
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Elected unopposed
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| Patlin Siligi
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Elected unopposed
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| Dempster Tomailuga
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Elected unopposed
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| Itzy Tukuitoga
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Elected unopposed
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Hikutavake
| Candidate[4]
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Votes
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%
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Notes
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| Felicity Iulioonta Pulehetoa
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14
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82.35%
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Elected
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| Masiniholo Lagaloga
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Elected
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| Olevai Pipitolu
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Elected
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| Alisha Talafasi
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Elected
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| Antony Guz Tohovaka
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Elected
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| Total
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17
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100.00%
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—
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Lakepa
| Candidate[3]
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Notes
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| Tongariro Konelio
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Elected unopposed
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| Rhonda Tiakia
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Elected unopposed
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| Trevor Tiakia
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Elected unopposed
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| Ezra Togiamana
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Elected unopposed
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Liku
| Candidate[4]
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Votes
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%
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Notes
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| Sifa McMillan Pulehetoa
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27
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64.29%
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Elected
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| Simi Tominiko
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27
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64.29%
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Elected
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| Christian Poumale
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Elected
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| Newland Tulitoatama Poumale
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Elected
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| Sionetasi Pulehetoa
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Elected
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| Total
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42
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100.00%
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Makefu
| Candidate[4]
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Votes
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%
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Notes
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| Ernie Judy Tohovaka
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25
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75.76%
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Elected
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| Tioneatali Kemusiaki Lolani
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Elected
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| Etaena Poihega
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Elected
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| Marcus Puletama
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Elected
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| Charles Tohovaka
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Elected
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| Total
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33
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100.00%
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Mutalau
| Candidate[3]
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Notes
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| Florence Melekitama
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Elected unopposed
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| Jean Pulefolau
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Elected unopposed
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| Judy Taoafe
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Elected unopposed
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| Meleki Tauefasi
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Elected unopposed
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Namukulu
| Candidate[3]
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Notes
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| Kilimana Hiligutu
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Elected unopposed
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| Talaia Makaia
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Elected unopposed
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| Fenogalaia Sionetuato
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Elected unopposed
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Tamakautoga
Toi
| Candidate[3]
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Notes
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| Vikatolia Liumaihetau
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Elected unopposed
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| Manogi Poihega
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Elected unopposed
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| Ponivasalia Taufitu
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Elected unopposed
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| Paulino Tokimua
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Elected unopposed
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| Sapati Tuhega
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Elected unopposed
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Tuapa
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