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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.

Background

The election date was announced on 3 August, with candidate nominations being accepted until 11 August. 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.

Results

Alofi Tokelau (North)

Alofi Toga (South)

Avatele

Hakupu

Hikutavake

Lakepa

Liku

Makefu

Mutalau

Namukulu

Tamakautoga

Toi

Tuapa

References

1. "Niue". IFES Election Guide. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
2. "Niue will go to the polls to elect new village councils this month". TV Niue. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
3. ^ "No nominations received for Vaiea and six villages will go to the polls for the VC elections this month". TV Niue. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
4. ^ "Newcomers lead the polls; provisional results of the Niue Village Council Elections". TV Niue. Retrieved 27 October 2024.

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