Tuvalu
Parliament of Tuvalu
Election results
Data on parliamentary elections, including the background, candidates, voter turnout, results and the formation of the new legislature. By default the latest election results are displayed. Select a date to view results from previous elections
Background
Election date(s)
The date when elections started and ended for directly or indirectly elected parliaments/chambers. The date of appointments for appointed parliaments/chambers.
09.09.2019
Date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature
Date at which the previous legislature (elected at the previous elections) was dissolved.
22.06.2019
Timing of election
Timing of election: Upon normal expiry; Early elections; Delayed elections
Upon normal expiry
Number of seats at stake
Number of seats contested at the elections. Where the parliament/chamber is fully renewed, this number is usually identical to the statutory number of members. Where the parliament/chamber is partially renewed or appointed, the number of seats at stake is usually less than the total number of members.
16
Scope of elections
Scope of elections: Full renewal; Partial renewal.
Full renewal
Candidates
Total number of candidates
Total number of people who registered as candidates for election. Does not include people who stood as candidates to become "substitute members".
32
Number of male candidates
Number of male candidates
30
Number of female candidates
Number of female candidates
2
Percentage of women candidates
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women candidates by the total number of candidates.
6.25%
There is no party system, or all candidates stood as independents.
Results
About the election
Short description of the context and results of the election.
The 2019 elections saw a high turnover with seven new members elected to the 16-member Parliament (see note). Although Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga, in power since 2013, was returned to Parliament with a large majority in his home island of Nukufetau, several of his ministers were ousted. Only one woman was elected as was the case in 2015. On 19 September, Parliament elected Mr. Kausea Natano – the longest-serving MP – as the new Prime Minister. The new Prime Minister, like his predecessor, pledged to continue climate change action and keep the country’s diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Note:
The statutory number of members has increased from 15 to 16 starting from the 2019 elections.
Note:
The statutory number of members has increased from 15 to 16 starting from the 2019 elections.
There is no data on political parties, for example because there is no party system or candidates stood as independents.
Alternation of power after elections
The results of the elections caused a change in the government. "Not applicable" to countries using the presidential system when parliamentary and presidential elections are held separately, to countries in political transition or where there is no party system.
Yes
Members elected, by sex
Number of men elected
15
Number of women elected
1
Percentage of women elected
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women elected in the election and the number of seats at stake at the election.
6.25%
Sources
Women Directly Elected
1
New legislature
Total number of men after the election
The total number of male parliamentarians in this parliament/chamber following the election or renewal, regardless of their modes of designation.
15
Total number of women after the election
The total number of female parliamentarians in this parliament/chamber following the election or renewal, regardless of their modes of designation.
1
Date of the first session
The date when the newly elected parliament/chamber was convened for the first time. It may be different from the date when members were sworn in.
19.09.2019
First Speaker of the new legislature
First Speaker of the new legislature
First name of the Speaker of the new legislature following the election or renewal.
Samuelu
Penitala Teo
(Male)
Date of election
19.09.2019