2012 Wallis and Futuna Territorial Assembly election
Territorial Assembly elections were held in Wallis and Futuna on 25 March 2012.[1] Thirty party lists contested to fill the twenty seats.[2] The major election issues were the cost of living, economic development, and wallis and Futuna's relationship with France.[2] Turnout was 85.95%.[2]
Only nine incumbents were re-elected.[2] Among those to be defeated was Victor Brial, a former member of the French National Assembly,[3] and Assembly President Siliako Lauhea.[2]
Following the election the Territorial Assembly for the first time elected a Socialist, Vetelino Nau, as President of the assembly by 11 votes to 9.[3][4] Mikaele Kulimoetoke was elected as vice-president, and Petelo Hanisi as president of the standing committee.[2]
Elected members
Constituency | Member | Party |
---|---|---|
Hihifo District | Nivaleta Iloai | Union pour Wallis et Futuna |
Atoloto Kolokilagi | UMP | |
Sosefo Suve | Independent | |
Hahake District | David Vergé | Independent |
Mikaele Kulimoetoke | Independent | |
Patalione Kanimoa | UMP | |
Petelo Hanisi | Independent | |
Mua District | Laufilitoga Mireille | |
Emile Selui | ||
Yannick Filau | UMP | |
Munipoese Muli’aka’aka | ||
Bernard Taufana | ||
Eselone Ikai | Party | |
Alo District | Toma Savea | UMP |
Sosefo Motuku | Independent | |
Alesio Katoa | Independent | |
Vetelino Nau | UPWF | |
Sigave | Petelo Falelavaki | Independent |
Savelina Vea | Independent | |
Pasikale Niutoua | ||
Source:[2] |
References
- ^ Maximiliano Herrera. "Electoral Calendar -worldwide elections". Angelfire.com. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
- ^ a b c d e f g LELEIVAI, HAPAKUKE PIERRE (2013). "Polynesia in Review: Issues and Events, 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012: Wallis and Futuna". The Contemporary Pacific. 25 (1): 183–187. JSTOR 23725735.
- ^ a b "Wallis and Futuna elects new assembly president". Radio New Zealand International. Pacific Islands Report. 5 April 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- ^ "Assemblée Territoriale des îles Wallis et Futuna" (PDF). Assemblée Territoriale. Retrieved 30 August 2022.