General elections were held in Niue on 30 April 2005. No political parties ran in the poll, with all candidates standing as independents. Around 830 voters participated in the election and 17 of the 20 incumbent MPs retained their seats. Close results in two constituencies meant that winners were drawn from a hat.Niue New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Results All electorate results from http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/World's_smallest_democracy_votes
Common roll
Constituencies Constituency Candidate Votes % NotesAlofi North Vaiga Tukuitoga 62 57.94 Elected unopposed Terry Chapman 27 25.23 Thomas Barlament 18 16.82Alofi South Organ Viliko 66 38.37 Elected Makamau Hekau 54 31.40 Robert Matua Rex, Jr. 52 30.23 Avatele Billy Talagi — — Elected unopposed Hakupu Young Vivian — — Elected unopposed Hikutavake Opili Talafasi — — Elected unopposedLakepa Halene Kupa Magatogia 27 60.00 Elected unopposed John Operator Tiakia 18 40.00 Liku Pokotoa Sipeli — — Elected unopposedMakefu Tofua Puletama 22 57.89 Elected Vivaliatama Talagi 16 42.11Mutalau Bill Vakaafi Motufoou 40 67.80 Elected unopposed Nuihepeni Togakilo 19 32.20 Namukulu Jack Willie Lipitoa — — Elected unopposedTamakautoga Andrew Funaki 39 50.65 Elected Ricky Makani 38 49.35Toi Lilivika Muimatagi 8 53.33 Elected Dion Taufitu 7 46.67 Tuapa Fisa Pihigia — — Elected unopposed Vaiea Talaititama Talaiti — — Elected unopposed
Aftermath Following the election, Young Vivian was re-elected as Premier by the Assembly, winning 17 of 20 votes (his only opponent, O'Love Jacobsen, won the other three).Niue: Young Vivian Re-elected As Premier Pacific Magazine, 12 May 2005
In forming his cabinet, Vivian dropped his former finance minister Toke Talagi (one of the MPs to win his seat by draw).
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