2004 Nukufetau by-election

A by-election was held in the Nukufetau constituency in Tuvalu on 7 October 2004. It was triggered by Saufatu Sopoanga resigning as prime minister and member of parliament following the vote on a motion of no confidence on 25 August 2004.[1] A by-election was held on 7 October 2004 and Saufatu Sopoanga regained his seat. Maatia Toafa was elected prime minister on 11 October 2004 with a vote of 8:7;[2] and Saufatu Sopoanga became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Works Transport and Communication.[1]

2004 Nukufetau by-election

7 October 2004

One of the two Nukufetau seats in the Parliament of Tuvalu.
Elected by simple majority using first past the post.
 
Party Independent Independent Independent

References

  1. "Palamene o Tuvalu (Parliament of Tuvalu)". Inter-Parliamentary Union. 2006. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  2. "New Tuvalu leader seeks stability". Radio New Zealand. 11 October 2004. Retrieved 11 April 2015.


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