2006 Samoan general election

none March 2022 Samoa parliamentary 2001 Samoan general election 2001 2011 Samoan general election 2011 All 49 seats in the Legislative Assembly 25 31 March 2006 Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi (cropped)1.jpg Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Human Rights Protection Party 44.82%, 23 seats 33 10 42,156 50.20% 5.38pp Le Mamea Roptai (cropped).jpg Le Mamea Ropati Samoan Democratic United Party – 10 New 21,303 25.37% New 2006 Samoan general election (results by constituency).svg Results by constituency Prime Minister Subsequent Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Human Rights Protection Party Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Human Rights Protection Party General elections were held in Samoa on 31 March 2006 to determine the composition of the 14th Parliament. The main contesting parties were that of incumbent Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, of the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP); and the Samoan Democratic United Party (SDUP). In addition, three other parties, the Christian Party (SCP), the Samoa Party (SP), and the Samoa Progressive Party (SPP), competed in the election. The result was a landslide victory for the HRPP, which won 33 of the 49 seats. The newly founded SDUP secured ten seats, and the remaining six were won by independents.Elections in 2006 http://archive.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/arc/2351_06.htm IPU 13 April 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220317052152/http://archive.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/arc/2351_06.htm 17 March 2022 live After the election, three independents joined the HRPP, increasing the party's seat count to 36. Background During the previous Samoan general election in 2001, the incumbent HRPP won 23 seats but fell short of a majority to form a government.HRPP Reclaims Control of Samoa Government, Tuilaepa Still Prime Minister http://www.pireport.org/articles/2001/03/16/hrpp-reclaims-control-samoa-government-tuilaepa-still-prime-minister Pacific Islands Report 12 March 2022 16 March 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20211122005500/http://www.pireport.org/articles/2001/03/16/hrpp-reclaims-control-samoa-government-tuilaepa-still-prime-minister 22 November 2021 dead The opposition Samoan National Development Party (SNDP) won 13 seats, whilst the newly founded Samoan United People's Party secured a single seat, and independents won the rest.Election Guide https://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/1309/ 11 September 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210911010829/https://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/1309/ 11 September 2021 live Le Mamea Ropati became the SNDP leader, following Tui Ātua Tupua Tamasese Efi's resignation. The HRPP was able to remain in power due to the support of independents. Following the election, certain independents formed the Samoan United Independents party (SUIP). In December 2003, the SNDP and the SUIP merged to form the Samoan Democratic United Party, with Le Mamea Ropati as its leader and Asiata Sale'imoa Va'ai, previously leader of the SUIP, as deputy leader.Asofou So'o Roland Rich, Luke Hambly and Michael G. Morgan Political Parties in the Pacific Islands The establishment and operation of Samoa's political party system 2005 Pandanus Books Canberra 195Now Another Opposition Leader in Samoa http://www.pireport.org/articles/2001/03/21/now-another-opposition-leader-samoa Pacific Islands Report 12 March 2022 21 March 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20201124004055/http://www.pireport.org/articles/2001/03/21/now-another-opposition-leader-samoa 24 November 2020 dead Electoral system Legislative Assembly of Samoa During the time of the 2006 election, Samoa's legislative assembly was composed of 49 seats, each serving a five-year term. 47 of the 49 members of parliament were elected from electoral constituencies, whilst the remaining two were elected through independent voters. Candidates were elected using First past the post voting. Only Matai (chiefs) were permitted to contest any of the 47 constituencies, whilst the other two seats were open to all individuals. Once the final election results are confirmed, the leader of the majority party is appointed prime minister by the O le Ao o le Malo (head of state). The O le Ao o le Malo then appoints cabinet ministers on the advice of the prime minister.Election Guide https://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/1440/ 25 July 2021 Campaign The incumbent HRPP government campaigned on the economy, specifically on the economic growth of five per cent, which occurred in 2005. The HRPP also promised to continue development projects if re-elected. The ruling party pledged to proceed with developing roads, schools and the overall education system and tourism by upgrading hotels and advances in agriculture, specifically in crops and livestock. The party also emphasised Cultural preservation and vowed to construct more sports venues for the upcoming South Pacific Games.Samoa prime minister says future depends on party caucus https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/157105/samoa-prime-minister-says-future-depends-on-party-caucus 7 June 2022 RNZ 20 August 2005 https://archive.today/20220607034821/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/157105/samoa-prime-minister-says-future-depends-on-party-caucus 7 June 2022 live Tuila'epa predicted the HRPP would secure a two-thirds majority. The opposition SDUP, on the other hand, led by Le Mamea Ropati, a former HRPP cabinet minister, attacked the HRPP for its past corruption scandals and highlighted the high cost of living. The SDUP pledged to remove the Value Added Goods and Services Tax from essential food items, which they said was the cause of a price hike. Le Mamea claimed that the HRPP would increase the tax if re-elected.Samoa Democratic United Party vows to scrap VAT if elected https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/160482/samoa-democratic-united-party-vows-to-scrap-vat-if-elected 7 June 2022 RNZ 23 February 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20220607042845/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/160482/samoa-democratic-united-party-vows-to-scrap-vat-if-elected 7 June 2022 live The SDUP also attacked the ruling party for causing the national doctors' strike. This strike arose after the HRPP government began to implement a 42% salary increase for civil servants, which was to occur in a series of phases over three years but declined to raise wages for individuals in the health care sector. The Samoan Medical Association was also outraged at the government for this action since they had proposed an increase for doctors in 2004. Despite the SDUP scrutinising the ruling party for the strike, these attacks did little to lower the HRPP's vote count at the ballot box.Unasa L. F, Va'a Sāmoa The Contemporary Pacific 2007 19 1 247–256 10.1353/cp.2007.0038 https://muse.jhu.edu/article/208856/summary#info_wrap 6 June 2022 subscription 1527-9464 The Samoan Christian Party was led into the election by Tuala Falenaoti Tiresa Malietoa, the first woman to lead a political party in Samoan history and the wife of the O le Ao o le Malo, Malietoa Tanumafili II. The Christian party, whose executives were solely composed of women, sought to promote development in all sectors of Samoan society. Tuala stated "...from the beginning of time, the Samoan women have been free and uninhibited in our own cultural organisation. We bring in a new perspective and a new and a fresh attitude to national governance and national development."First woman to lead Samoa political party outlines polic https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159699/first-woman-to-lead-samoa-political-party-outlines-policy 6 June 2022 RNZ 16 January 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20210629221639/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159699/first-woman-to-lead-samoa-political-party-outlines-policy 29 June 2021 live The Samoa Progressive Party ran a single candidate, former cabinet minister Toalepaiali'i Toesulusulu Siueva Pose II. Toalepaiali'i criticised the HRPP government for its focus on roads when exports had decreased, which he said had the potential to undermine the benefits of road development. The party campaigned on prioritising education and catering to the needs of citizens, particularly mental and physical development.Fourth party to contest Samoa elections https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159588/fourth-party-to-contest-samoa-elections 7 June 2022 RNZ 9 January 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20210202210056/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159588/fourth-party-to-contest-samoa-elections 2 February 2021 live The Samoa Party (SP) was founded and led by former auditor-general Su'a Rimoni Ah Chong. He gained international attention as auditor-general after exposing widespread corruption within the HRPP government during the tenure of former prime minister Tofilau Eti Alesana. The party focused on government reform and anti-corruptionFormer Samoan auditor general aims to lead new party into parliament. https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/157615/former-samoan-auditor-general-aims-to-lead-new-party-into-parliament 7 June 2022 RNZ 20 September 2005 https://archive.today/20220607043915/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/157615/former-samoan-auditor-general-aims-to-lead-new-party-into-parliament 7 June 2022 live and intended to establish free education, which Su'a said would fulfil compulsory education.An opposition party in Samoa pledges to provide free education https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/160543/an-opposition-party-in-samoa-pledges-to-provide-free-education 7 June 2022 RNZ 27 February 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20220606124638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/160543/an-opposition-party-in-samoa-pledges-to-provide-free-education 6 June 2022 live The SP promised to combat corruption by implementing a two-term limit for the premiership and restoring the autonomy of watchdog institutions as part of a "good governance" agenda.Samoa's newest political party says it would restrict the tenure of a future leader to two terms https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/158111/samoa's-newest-political-party-says-it-would-restrict-the-tenure-of-a-future-leader-to-two-terms 7 June 2022 RNZ 17 October 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20220606124405/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/158111/samoa's-newest-political-party-says-it-would-restrict-the-tenure-of-a-future-leader-to-two-terms 6 June 2022 live Opinion polling Voting intention PollsterDateSample sizeHRPPSPSPPSDUPSCPUndecided Samoa Observer 19 March 2006 20054.0% 3.0% 7.0% 28.9% 2.5% 8.0% Samoa Observer 19 February 2006 200 35.5% 9.0% 45.0% Samoa ObserverSamoa opposition party takes lead in newspaper election survey https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159763/samoa-opposition-party-takes-lead-in-newspaper-election-survey 7 June 2022 RNZ 18 January 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20220607032911/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159763/samoa-opposition-party-takes-lead-in-newspaper-election-survey 7 June 2022 live 14 January 2006 200 32.0% 6.5% 4.0%43.0% 5.5% 9.0% Preferred prime minister PollsterDateSample sizeTuilaepa Sailele MalielegaoiSu'a Rimoni Ah ChongLe Mamea RopatiOtherUndecided Samoa ObserverMain opposition leader in Samoa set to be next PM - poll https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159192/main-opposition-leader-in-samoa-set-to-be-next-pm-poll 7 June 2022 RNZ 13 December 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20220607022717/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159192/main-opposition-leader-in-samoa-set-to-be-next-pm-poll 7 June 2022 live December 2005 200 27% 13.5%40.5% 19% 4% Conduct In December 2005, Tuila'epa announced that the election would take place on 24 February 2006.Date set for elections in Samoa https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159156/date-set-for-elections-in-samoa 7 June 2022 RNZ 12 December 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20220607035318/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159156/date-set-for-elections-in-samoa 7 June 2022 live However, Tuilaepa later delayed the election and changed the date several times before settling on 31 March 2006. SDUP leader Le Mamea Ropati criticised the government for the date modifications and questioned if they intended to have an election at all.Samoa opposition queries decision to postpone election https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159499/samoa-opposition-queries-decision-to-postpone-election 7 June 2022 RNZ 31 December 2005 https://archive.today/20220607035904/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159499/samoa-opposition-queries-decision-to-postpone-election 7 June 2022 live Prime minister Tuilaepa proposed in January 2006 the introduction of a residency requirement of at least three years to be eligible to vote, which only applied to candidates at the time. Le Mamea dismissed the proposal as a "ploy" to undermine Samoan voters in other countries, which he said primarily backed the SDUP. Tanuvasa Isitolo Lemisio, the electoral commissioner, later confirmed that the current law, which permitted citizens and dual citizens residing overseas to vote as long as they were registered, would remain intact.Leader of Samoa's SDUP disputes residency issue ahead of vote https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159629/leader-of-samoa's-sdup-disputes-residency-issue-ahead-of-vote 7 June 2022 RNZ 11 January 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20220607095549/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/159629/leader-of-samoa%27s-sdup-disputes-residency-issue-ahead-of-vote 7 June 2022 Campaigning ceased at 6:30 pm on 30 March, and polling stations opened the following day at 9 am local time.Election campaign in Samoa about to end https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161201/election-campaign-in-samoa-about-to-end 7 June 2022 RNZ 31 March 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20220607040858/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161201/election-campaign-in-samoa-about-to-end 7 June 2022 liveFinal moves in Samoa's election campaign https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161204/final-moves-in-samoa's-election-campaign 7 June 2022 RNZ 31 March 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20220607042032/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161204/final-moves-in-samoa%27s-election-campaign 7 June 2022 live Results The HRPP secured 33 seats, while the SDUP won ten and independent candidates won six. However, results in the Fa'asalele'aga 3 constituency produced a tie between the top two candidates, incumbent member Unasa Mesi Galo of the HRPP and the SDUP's Tofa Eteuati Si'itia, both with 356 votes each. Unasa prevailed following a subsequent recount.Samoa recount gives HRPP 36 seats https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161482/samoa-recount-gives-hrpp-36-seats 7 October 2022 RNZ 18 April 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20210615044910/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161482/samoa-recount-gives-hrpp-36-seats 15 June 2021 live File:Samoa Fono 2006.svg Human Rights Protection Party 42156 33 +10 Samoan Democratic United Party 21303 10 New Samoa Party 4509 0 New Christian Party 548 0 New Samoa Progressive Party 515 0 New Independents 14937 6 −6 372 0   Total ballots cast 79284 Election PassportWS (1) http://www.electionpassport.com/files/WS/WS.xlsx Election Passport 5 January 2022 Election GuideIndependent State of Samoa Election for Fono https://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/1440/ Election Guide 5 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20160326000245/http://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/1440/ 26 March 2016 live Government of Samoa14th Parliament http://www.parliament.gov.ws/ministers.cfm parliament.gov.ws 5 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20061001210949/http://www.parliament.gov.ws/ministers.cfm 1 October 2006 dead PsephosAdam Carr Elections to the Fono (Legislative Assembly) http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/s/samoa/samoa2006.txt psephos.adam-carr.net 5 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20210603135651/http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/s/samoa/samoa2006.txt 3 June 2021 liveAccording to Adam Carr because in double-member seats voters cast two votes, it is not possible to give national aggregate votes by party. Results by constituency Source:Samoa General Election final official counts of electoral constituencies https://www.eventpolynesia.com/news&info/samoa/galleryarchive/SA2_page_gal09apr06.htm Event Polynesia 13 April 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20061112091528/https://www.eventpolynesia.com/news&info/samoa/galleryarchive/SA2_page_gal09apr06.htm 12 November 2006 14 April 2006 dead Samoan general election, 2006: Vaimauga East (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Tuisugaletaua Sofara Aveau 781 36.2 Independent (politician) Maposua Fealofani 760 35.3 Samoan Democratic United Party Tofele Lata Tavui 587 27.2 Samoa Party Tupuanai Avaioi Imoasina 29 1.3 2,156 Samoan general election, 2006: Vaimauga West (2 members) Human Rights Protection Party Anauli Pofitu Fesili 1,422 20.4 Samoan Democratic United Party Sililoto Tolo Tuaifaiva 1,322 19.0 Samoan Democratic United Party Patu Ativalu 1,286 18.4 Human Rights Protection Party Taumanupepe Keleso 757 10.9 Human Rights Protection Party Siligatusa Semi Lesa 618 8.9 Human Rights Protection Party Tafemalii Suluvale Alofoe 579 8.3 Samoa Party Letaa Tanielu 417 6.0 Human Rights Protection Party Tuiletufuga Siaosi Tuiletufuga 284 4.1 Christian Party (Samoa) Sagauga Sabu Utaileuo 109 1.6 6,974 Samoan general election, 2006: Faleata East (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Manuleleua Lalagofaatasi Falaniko Leleua 331 73.4 Human Rights Protection Party Lepou Petelo II 120 26.6 451 Samoan general election, 2006: Faleata West (1 member) Independent (politician) Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi 795 32.4 Human Rights Protection Party Ulu Vaomalo Ulu Kini 630 25.7 Human Rights Protection Party Ale Vena Ale 545 22.2 Samoan Democratic United Party Panoa Easter Ah Kuoi 255 10.4 Independent (politician) Seiuli Saoaumaga Lino 129 5.3 Samoan Democratic United Party Ulugia Aukuso Ulugia 98 4.0 2,452 Samoan general election, 2006: Sagaga-Le-Falefa (1 member) Independent (politician) Solamalemalo Keneti Sio 738 30.0 Samoan Democratic United Party Patea Satini Epati 555 22.6 Human Rights Protection Party Leatupue Pili 365 14.9 Human Rights Protection Party Muaiava Tuaitino Umu Toeava 343 14.0 Human Rights Protection Party Faumuina Laneselota 270 11.0 Human Rights Protection Party Polutele Solomona Matiu 75 3.1 Human Rights Protection Party Moala Samasoni Pomare 72 2.9 Samoa Party Tupai Kelly 38 1.5 2,456 Samoan general election, 2006: Sagaga-Le-Usoga (1 member) Independent (politician) Muagututagata Peter Ah Him 980 40.5 Human Rights Protection Party Taliaoa Pita Ulia 658 27.2 Samoan Democratic United Party Fata Saifoloi 434 17.9 Independent (politician) Luafatasaga Maanaima Sega 252 10.4 Independent (politician) Saena Tialino Penaia II 95 3.9 2,419 Samoan general election, 2006: A'ana Alofi No. 1 (2 members) Human Rights Protection Party Toleafoa Apulu Fa'afisi 653 16.6 Human Rights Protection Party Aiono Tile Gafa 531 13.5 Samoan Democratic United Party Maiava Visekota Peteru 460 11.7 Samoan Democratic United Party Suemalo Lipa Vaoga 420 10.7 Independent (politician) Leaupepetele Denis Leaupepetele 386 9.8 Independent (politician) Sauvao Taueva Sio Vaauli 363 9.2 Independent (politician) Suafoa Fuimaono Lautasi II 334 8.5 Samoa Party Semaoa Feausi 325 8.3 Christian Party (Samoa) Fesolai Logomalieimatagi Tepa Toloa 222 5.6 Samoa Party Leofo Aipovi Aiono 193 4.9 Human Rights Protection Party Talamatavao Malua 49 1.2 3,936 Samoan general election, 2006: A'ana Alofi No. 2 (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Tolofuaivalelei Falemoe Lei’ataua 425 36.0 Samoan Democratic United Party Tulilo Paulo Leutele 350 29.7 Independent (politician) Agaseata Livi 119 10.1 Samoa Party Lemaluafaitoaga Sauni Felise 104 8.8 Samoan Democratic United Party Amiatu Sagato Amiatu 92 7.8 Independent (politician) Samoa Pita 90 7.6 1,180 Samoan general election, 2006: A'ana Alofi No. 3 (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Vaeolenofoafia Tapasu 654 30.9 Samoa Progressive Political Party Toalepaialii Siu Pose Salesa III 515 24.4 Samoan Democratic United Party Fagafagamanualii Theresa McCarthy 246 11.6 Human Rights Protection Party Manu Taialofa Tuitofa Naseri 238 11.3 Samoan Democratic United Party Talimatasi Setu 187 8.8 Human Rights Protection Party Aanamaaitu Pasitale Afamasaga 172 8.1 Samoan Democratic United Party Letelemaaana Talalelei 102 4.8 2,114 Samoan general election, 2006: Aiga-I-Le-tai (1 member) Samoan Democratic United Party Mulipola Oliva 819 32.8 Independent (politician) Vaatiuola Lautolo Misi 690 27.6 Human Rights Protection Party Levaa Sauaso 498 19.9 Independent (politician) Leiataualesa Vaiao 225 9.0 Independent (politician) Taimalelagi Naotala 158 6.3 Independent (politician) Lesa Tominiko Lesa Niko 80 3.2 Independent (politician) Leiataualesa Niko Fidow 27 1.1 2,497 Samoan general election, 2006: Falelatai & Samatau (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Misa Telefoni Retzlaff 852 76.2 Independent (politician) Olomoutu Salapu Asalele 266 23.8 1,118 Samoan general election, 2006: Lefaga & Falese'ela (1 member) Samoan Democratic United Party Le Mamea Ropati 1114 55.5 Human Rights Protection Party Masinalupe Tusipa Masinalupe 565 28.2 Human Rights Protection Party Iputau Sami Lemalu 302 15.0 Independent (politician) Taloaina Moana Tuala Tamalelagi 26 1.3 2,007 Samoan general election, 2006: Safata (2 members) Human Rights Protection Party Palusalue Faapo II 1019 20.9 Samoan Democratic United Party Tuia Pua Fuatogi Letoa 897 18.4 Human Rights Protection Party Auseugaefa Tuvaifale Vaasatia Poloma Komiti 867 17.8 Samoan Democratic United Party Seve Sung Chan Chui 756 15.5 Human Rights Protection Party Leota-Suatele Manusegi Suatele 590 12.1 Samoa Party Toeta Toafa 519 10.7 Samoan Democratic United Party Seve Leu Ruta Tofaeono 219 4.5 4,867 Samoan general election, 2006: Si'umu (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Tuu'u Anasi'i Leota 679 56.9 Independent (politician) Tupuola Tevaseu Mano Sola Siaosi Hunt 481 40.3 Independent (politician) Afoa Fetulima Nonu 33 2.8 1,193 Samoan general election, 2006: Falealili (2 members) Human Rights Protection Party Tuiloma Lameko 1186 20.5 Samoan Democratic United Party Fuimaono Naoia Tei 1065 18.4 Independent (politician) Tusa Misi Tupuola 931 16.1 Human Rights Protection Party Fuimaono Puleimanufiu Faasopo 883 15.3 Human Rights Protection Party Fuimaono Esera Rimoni 748 12.9 Samoan Democratic United Party Alaimoana Esau Ropati 480 8.3 Independent (politician) Leilua Punivalu 218 3.8 Samoa Party Talauega Lafi 106 1.8 Independent (politician) Fuimaono Naoia Fereti Tupua 96 1.7 Independent (politician) Fonoti Faagalu Taeao-o-alii 73 1.3 5,786 Samoan general election, 2006: Lotofaga (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa 481 65.1 Samoan Democratic United Party Fata Siaosi 257 34.8 738 Samoan general election, 2006: Lepā (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Unopposed Samoan general election, 2006: Aleipata-Itupa-I-luga (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Taua Kitiona Seuala 676 66.1 Independent (politician) Fuataga Kasimani 332 32.5 Christian Party (Samoa) Lavatai Mailagi 14 1.4 1,022 Samoan general election, 2006: Aleipata Itupa-I-Lalo (1 member) Samoan Democratic United Party Paepae Kapeli Sua 731 43.0 Human Rights Protection Party Tautoloitua Farani Posala 627 36.9 Human Rights Protection Party Utuga Faamanatu Faaaliga 258 15.2 Samoa Party Tauiliili Joe Kolose Fruean 62 3.6 Independent (politician) Letiu Elisapeta Tali Lee 23 1.4 1,701 Samoan general election, 2006: Va'a-O-Fonoti (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Leao Talalelei Tuitama 369 24.5 Samoan Democratic United Party Togiai Fuatau Eteuati Faiilagi 365 24.3 Independent (politician) Taito Aliifaalogo Faitele 348 23.1 Human Rights Protection Party Leniu Fea Tionisio Seinafolava Hunt 269 17.9 Human Rights Protection Party Leilua Tavas Leota 153 10.2 1,504 Samoan general election, 2006: Anoama'a East (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Moefaauo Lufilufi 628 35.0 Human Rights Protection Party Savea Sione 617 34.4 Samoan Democratic United Party Lealaisalanoa Francis Hugo Siliva Nickel 312 17.4 Samoa Party Fogamomi Tomanogi Sapati Moeono 211 11.7 Independent (politician) Faamatuainu Tala Mailei 28 1.6 1,796 Samoan general election, 2006: Anoama'a West (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Fonotoe Pierre Lauofo 1149 55.0 Samoan Democratic United Party Leota Leuluaiali'i Ituau Ale 834 39.9 Samoa Party Manu Falaula 105 5.0 2,088 Samoan general election, 2006: Fa'asalele'aga No. 1 (2 members) Human Rights Protection Party Gatoloaifaana Amataga Alesana-Gidlow 710 14.7 Human Rights Protection Party Tiata Pulufana Saunoa 707 14.6 Samoan Democratic United Party Tuilimu Manuele Paletasala 614 12.7 Samoan Democratic United Party Tofilau Tauvaga 437 9.0 Human Rights Protection Party Fiu Loimata II 389 8.0 Samoan Democratic United Party Leauanae Makiasi S 352 7.3 Independent (politician) Leaana Sosaiete 308 6.4 Independent (politician) Pauli Taavili 302 6.2 Independent (politician) Tofilau Saolele 271 5.6 Human Rights Protection Party Pipi Samasina 264 5.5 Independent (politician) Sili Alapati 177 3.7 Human Rights Protection Party Leota Semisi 165 3.4 Independent (politician) Tofilau Semeli Sinai 120 2.5 4,834 Samoan general election, 2006: Fa'asalele'aga No. 2 (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Pau Sefo Pau 505 32.5 Samoan Democratic United Party Leasnapapa Laki 459 29.5 Human Rights Protection Party Papalii Memea Samuelu Petaia 419 26.9 Human Rights Protection Party Tuilagi Iakopo James Bartley 150 9.6 Independent (politician) Namulau’ulu Vavae Tuilagi 23 1.5 1,556 Samoan general election, 2006: Fa'asalele'aga No. 3 (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Unasa Mesi Galo 367 25.4 Samoan Democratic United Party Tofa Eteuati Siitia 361 25.0 Independent (politician) Unasa Felise Moors 281 19.5 Independent (politician) Sua Ioelu 195 13.5 Human Rights Protection Party Tooala Tulouna 163 11.3 Independent (politician) Toala Tanielu 77 0.5 1,444 Samoan general election, 2006: Fa'asalele'aga No. 4 (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Mulitalo Sealiimalietoa Siafausa Vui 689 60.7 Samoa Party Su'a Rimoni Ah Chong 436 38.4 Independent (politician) Peseta Senio Lauvao 10 0.9 1,135 Samoan general election, 2006: Gaga'emauga No. 1 (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Sala Fata Pinati 1068 64.3 Samoa Party Sala Vaimili II Uili Ioane 490 29.5 Christian Party (Samoa) Tuala Falenaoti Tiresa Malietoa 103 6.2 1,661 Samoan general election, 2006: Gaga'emauga No. 2 (1 member) Samoan Democratic United Party Levaopolo Talatonu Va’ai 393 41.9 Human Rights Protection Party Faasootauloa Pati 388 41.4 Samoa Party Toiaivao Faimafili Lauano 150 16.0 Independent (politician) Saofia Omeli Sealiimalietoa 7 0.7 938 Samoan general election, 2006: Gaga'emauga No. 3 (1 member) Independent (politician) Galuvao Viliamu Sepulona 481 37.4 Human Rights Protection Party Leota Lu II 464 36.1 Samoan Democratic United Party Seuamuli Sapio Tooala 255 19.8 Samoan Democratic United Party Maiava Faafuata 89 6.9 1,285 Samoan general election, 2006: Gaga'ifomauga No. 1 (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Tuilo'a Anitelea 366 38.7 Human Rights Protection Party Gaina Aukusitino 297 31.4 Independent (politician) Peseta Toleafoa Lua Nafoi 254 26.8 Samoan Democratic United Party Gaono Silino 29 3.1 946 Samoan general election, 2006: Gaga'ifomauga No. 2 (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Safuneituuga Paaga Neri 404 31.4 Independent (politician) Sooalo Siliga 289 22.5 Independent (politician) Faalafeitele Alofiotaoa Natuitasina Tugaga 277 21.5 Independent (politician) Mamea Minnie lofa Tumanuvao Matalavea 109 8.5 Samoa Party Feo Nemaia Esau 90 7.0 Samoan Democratic United Party Manuta Lavamaile 69 5.4 Independent (politician) Fui Tifaga 49 3.8 1,287 Samoan general election, 2006: Gaga'ifomauga No. 3 (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party La'auli Leuatea Polataivao 593 60.9 change Samoan Democratic United Party Segi Usufono Tauanae 294 30.2 change Samoa Party Polataivao Ila Matagi 77 7.9 change Human Rights Protection Party Polataivao Savelio 5 0.5 change Samoan Democratic United Party Tupaimanaia Ioane 4 0.4 change 973 Samoan general election, 2006: Vaisigano No. 1 (1 member) Independent (politician) Va'ai Papu Vailupe 1095 52.9 change Human Rights Protection Party Masoe Toga Potoi 802 38.8 change Samoan Democratic United Party Lealiifanolevalevale Iopu Tanielu 154 7.4 change 2,069 Samoan general election, 2006: Vaisigano No. 2 (1 member) Independent (politician) Motuopuaa Uifagasa Aisoli 597 44.5 change Human Rights Protection Party Toleafoa Mauteni Tamasone Metuli II Esera 449 33.4 change Samoan Democratic United Party Valasi Togamaga Tafito Selesele 297 22.1 change 1,343 Samoan general election, 2006: Falealupo (1 member) Samoan Democratic United Party Aeau Peniamina 634 73.1 change Human Rights Protection Party Solia Sefo Kalolo 167 19.3 change thumb|150px|Gisa Fuatai Purcell Human Rights Protection Party Gisa Fuatai Purcell 66 7.6 change 867 Samoan general election, 2006: Alataua West (1 member) Independent (politician) Lafaitele Patrick Leiataualesa 421 37.6 change Samoan Democratic United Party Seuula Ioane 381 34.0 change Human Rights Protection Party Tuaiaufai Latu 256 22.8 change Samoan Democratic United Party Lolomatausama Siuola 63 5.6 change 1,121 Samoan general election, 2006: Salega (2 members) Human Rights Protection Party Tapuai Sepulona Moamanu 861 26.9 change Human Rights Protection Party Toomata Alapati Toomata 781 24.4 change Samoan Democratic United Party Leilua Manuao 626 19.6 change Samoan Democratic United Party Tapuai Toese 417 13.0 change Samoa Party Muagutuia Mose 354 11.0 change Samoa Party Afualo Pule Afualo 162 5.1 change 3,201 Samoan general election, 2006: Palauli West (1 member) Samoan Democratic United Party Taua Falaimo 681 37.8 change Human Rights Protection Party Afoa Faleulu Mauli 498 27.7 change Human Rights Protection Party Amituanai Tausisi 260 14.4 change Human Rights Protection Party Tamala Uilisone Leuluaialii 213 11.8 change Human Rights Protection Party Leilua Tutogi 148 8.2 change 1,800 Samoan general election, 2006: Satupa'itea (1 member) Samoan Democratic United Party Asiata Sale'imoa Va'ai 591 43.6 change Human Rights Protection Party Selesele Tanielu Asiata 565 41.6 change Human Rights Protection Party Tavui Iose Gray 201 14.8 change 1,357 Samoan general election, 2006: Palauli (1 member) Independent (politician) Toluono Feti 585 36.7 change Samoan Democratic United Party Laulu Ianeta Tui Laulu 544 34.1 change Human Rights Protection Party Leituala Tuuaga II 351 22.0 change Human Rights Protection Party Seumanufagai Pueleo 88 5.5 change Human Rights Protection Party Autagavaia Lave 28 1.8 change 1,596 Samoan general election, 2006: Palauli-Le-Falefa (1 member) Human Rights Protection Party Taua Falaimo 1103 69.6 change Independent (politician) Le Tagaloa Pita 481 30.4 change 1,584 Samoan general election, 2006: Individual Voters (2 members) Human Rights Protection Party Tapunuu Niko Lee Hang 1040 30.5 change Human Rights Protection Party Hans Joachim Keil 725 21.3 change Independent (politician) Wilson Edward Lotasiano 414 12.1 change Samoan Democratic United Party Jensen Taimang 389 11.4 change Samoa Party Craig Farell 357 10.5 change Samoa Party Godinet Hymel Joseph 284 8.3 change Samoan Democratic United Party Michael Edward Hunt 101 3.0 change Christian Party (Samoa) Silva Meleane Elaine 100 2.9 change 3,410 Aftermath Three independents decided to join the HRPP upon their electoral triumph, increasing the ruling party's seat share to 36.Samoa's HRPP ruling party increases its support to 35 of the 49 seats https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161413/samoa's-hrpp-ruling-party-increases-its-support-to-35-of-the-49-seats 7 October 2022 RNZ 12 April 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20220123194159/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161413/samoa's-hrpp-ruling-party-increases-its-support-to-35-of-the-49-seats 23 January 2022 live Following the HRPP's victory, prime minister Tuilaepa promised to focus on the "well-being of the people". He expressed, "We have very little natural resources, so the yeoman asset is so important to us. We will concentrate on improving the education of our people as well as [their] health."Samoa ruling party returned to office in weekend election https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161219/samoa-ruling-party-returned-to-office-in-weekend-election 7 June 2022 RNZ 3 April 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20220607102825/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161219/samoa-ruling-party-returned-to-office-in-weekend-election 7 June 2022 live Tuilaepa and deputy prime minister Misa Telefoni Retzlaff, were comfortably re-elected as leader and deputy leader of the HRPP respectively by the party caucus.Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia Samoa's ruling HRPP reconfirm leaders for another five years https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161426/samoa%27s-ruling-hrpp-reconfirm-leaders-for-another-five-years 7 June 2022 RNZ 12 April 2006 https://archive.today/20220607110751/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161426/samoa's-ruling-hrpp-reconfirm-leaders-for-another-five-years 7 June 2022 live Apia The results took the opposition SDUP by surprise, as polling earlier in 2006 predicted a comfortable victory for the party. Opposition leader Le Mamea announced that the party would assess how to proceed; the number of seats the party won was similar to that before the dissolution of the 13th Parliament. Le Mamea stated, "several weeks before the election we were right up at the top of the polls. Even myself as the preferred prime minister and the party as the ruling party. People needed a change. That is what I meant when I said we were very surprised. We did not anticipate this result." The leader of the Samoa Progressive Party, Toalepaiali'i, blamed the opposition parties' losses on bribery on the part of the HRPP and claimed that prime minister Tuilaepa was knowledgeable about the matter.Defeated Samoan leader says election loss due to bribery https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161779/defeated-samoan-leader-says-election-loss-due-to-bribery 7 June 2022 RNZ 1 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20210202082550/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161779/defeated-samoan-leader-says-election-loss-due-to-bribery 2 February 2021 live Tuilaepa denied these assertions and attributed his party's landslide victory to economic growth, as well as an alleged flawless record of improving the standard of living. He also stated that the opposition parties "had themselves to blame" for failing to attain more seats and said that the SDUP's attack strategy did not bode well for voters. Tuilaepa encouraged them to hold party conferences to analyse errors made in the election.Samoa PM says opposition to blame itself for poll loss https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161441/samoa-pm-says-opposition-to-blame-itself-for-poll-loss 8 June 2022 RNZ 13 April 2006 https://archive.today/20220608000214/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/161441/samoa-pm-says-opposition-to-blame-itself-for-poll-loss 8 June 2022 live Ten candidates filed election petitions alleging various irregularities.Supreme Court to hear ten election petitions in May http://www.eventpolynesia.com/news&info/samoa/galleryarchive/SA2_page_gal23apr06.htm 12 March 2022 Event Polynesia 27 April 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20061112091934/https://www.eventpolynesia.com/news&info/samoa/galleryarchive/SA2_page_gal23apr06.htm 12 November 2006 Three of these were subsequently withdrawn,"Three election petitions withdrawn, but seven remain", EventPolynesia.com, 6 May 2006 and five went to trial,"Supreme Court begins hearing Election petitions" https://web.archive.org/web/20061112091627/http://www.eventpolynesia.com/news%26info/samoa/galleryarchive/SA2_page_gal28may06.htm 2006-11-12 , EventPolynesia.com, 29 May 2006 of which three were eventually upheld. Fa'asalele'aga No. 2 MP Pau Sefo Pau was deprived of his seat after being found guilty of four counts of bribery and one of treating. The petitioner, Leanapapa Laki, was also convicted of ten counts of bribery."Polynesia in Review: Samoa" https://web.archive.org/web/20110517180122/http://archives.pireport.org/archive/2008/March/tcp_samoa.htm 2011-05-17 , The Contemporary Pacific, 20, Spring 2008, p 244. In Aleipata Itupa-I-Lalo, Paepae Kapeli Su'a was found guilty of two counts of bribery, while the petitioner was found guilty of three counts of bribery and three of treating.Ibid. And in Fa'asalele'aga No. 4, Mulitalo Vui Siafausa was convicted of bribery after making a gift of fine mats to a village outside his constituency. The petitioner, Samoa Party leader Su'a Rimoni Ah Chong was also convicted of bribery for giving someone money and a television set.Ibid. All those convicted were deprived of their seats and barred from standing in the subsequent by-elections. The parliamentary session was officially opened by the O le Ao o le Malo, Malietoa Tanumafili II, on 30 May 2006."Head of State opened Samoa’s 14th Parliament" https://web.archive.org/web/20061112091627/http://www.eventpolynesia.com/news%26info/samoa/galleryarchive/SA2_page_gal28may06.htm 2006-11-12 , EventPolynesia.com, 31 May 2006 Notes See also List of members of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa (2006–2011) References Category:Elections in Samoa Samoa General election Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results