List of Tuvalu MPs, 2010–2015

This is a list of members of the Parliament of Tuvalu or Palamene o Tuvalu who were elected at the 2010 Tuvaluan general election or as the result of by-elections during the life of the parliament.

Further information: List of by-elections in Tuvalu

There are no formal parties in Tuvalu. The political system is based on personal alliances and loyalties derived from clan and family connections.[1] The Parliament of Tuvalu is rare among national legislatures in that it is non-partisan in nature. It does tend to have both a distinct government and a distinct opposition.[1]

Following the election Maatia Toafa was elected as prime minister; and appointed his cabinet.[2]

On 15 December 2010, prime minister Maatia Toafa's government was ousted in a vote of no confidence, which followed Willie Telavi withdrawing his support for the government. On 25 December 2010 Willy Telavi was elected prime minister and appointed his cabinet.[3][2]

On 2 August 2013, prime minister Willie Telavi's goveernment was ousted in a vote of no-confidence.[4] >

On 4 August 2013 Enele Sopoaga was elected as prime minister.[5] and he appointed his cabinet.

Main articles: Politics of Tuvalu and Elections and political parties in Tuvalu
ConstituencyMembersYears in parliament
FunafutiKausea Natano2002 ->
Sir Kamuta Latasi1992 ->
NanumagaMonise Lafai2010 ->
Dr. Falesa Pitoi2006-2013; seat declared vacant under s. 99 (2) of the Constitution of Tuvalu because of Dr Pitoi’s ill-health.
Otinielu Tausi1993-2010; elected in 2014 Nanumaga by-election.[6] ->
NanumeaMaatia Toafa2002 ->
Willy Telavi2006-2014
Satini ManuellaElected in the 2014 Nanumea by-election following the resignation of Willy Telavi.[7] ->
NiutaoFauoa Maani2010 ->
Vete Sakaio2010-2015
NuiIsaia Italeli2010-2011
Pelenike Isaia2011-2015; elected in the 2011 Nui by-election following the death of her husband.[8]
Taom Tanukale2005-2013
Leneuoti Maatusi2013-2015; elected in the 2013 Nui by-election following the resignation of Taom Tanukale.[9]
NukufetauEnele Sopoaga2010 ->
Lotoala Metia2006-2012
Elisala Pita2003-2010; elected in the 2013 Nukufetau by-election following the death of Lotoala Metia.[10] ->
NukulaelaeNamoliki Sualiki2006 ->
VaitupuApisai Ielemia2002 ->
Taukelina Finikaso2006 ->

References
  1. Hassall, Graham (2006). "The Tuvalu General Election 2006". Democracy and Elections project, Governance Program, University of the South Pacific. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  2. "Palamene o Tuvalu (Parliament of Tuvalu)". Inter-Parliamentary Union. 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  3. "Willie Telavi the new prime minister in Tuvalu". Radio New Zealand International. 24 December 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  4. Cooney, Campbell (1 August 2013). "Tuvalu government faces constitutional crisis". Australia News Network. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  5. Cooney, Campbell (5 August 2013). "Tuvalu Sopoaga elected new PM in Tuvalu". Radio Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  6. "Tuvalu by-election sees former speaker win seat". Radio New Zealand. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  7. "New MP elected in Tuvalu". FENEUI NEWS/PACNEWS. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  8. "Tuvalu PM to remain in power", ABC Radio Australia (audio), 25 August 2011
  9. "New MP elected in Tuvalu". Islands Business from Radio Tuvalu. 11 September 2013. Archived from the original on 5 April 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  10. "Tuvalu’s Opposition waiting to hear from GG" Archived 2014-01-08 at the Wayback Machine, Islands Business, 1 July 2013
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