In today's world, Elections in Samoa has become a topic of great relevance, its implications are as diverse as they are influential in contemporary society. From its impact on the economy to its impact on popular culture, Elections in Samoa has gained unprecedented prominence in the global sphere. Over the years, it has aroused the interest of both academics and experts and the general population, generating a constant debate that seeks to understand its multiple facets and consequences. In this article, we will explore in detail the different dimensions of Elections in Samoa and its impact in different areas, providing a broad and complete view of its importance today.
Constitution |
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At the national level, Samoa elects a legislature. The Fono or Legislative Assembly has 51 members elected for a five-year term from 51 electoral constituencies. Prior to 2019, the Legislative Assembly has 49 members, 47 members out of the matai (traditional heads of families) six of whom are elected from two-seat constituencies and 35 from single-seat constituencies, and 2 members by the non-Samoan nationals. The head of state is elected for a five-year term by the Fono.
The voting age in Samoa is 21.
Samoa has a two-party system, which means that there are two dominant political parties.
Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
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Human Rights Protection Party | 49,237 | 55.38 | 25 | –10 | |
Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi | 32,510 | 36.57 | 25 | New | |
Tautua Samoa Party | 2,900 | 3.26 | 0 | –2 | |
Samoa First Party | 207 | 0.23 | 0 | New | |
Sovereign Independent Samoa Party | 30 | 0.03 | 0 | New | |
Independents | 4,025 | 4.53 | 1 | –12 | |
Total | 88,909 | 100.00 | 51 | +1 | |
Valid votes | 88,909 | 99.32 | |||
Invalid/blank votes | 605 | 0.68 | |||
Total votes | 89,514 | 100.00 | |||
Registered voters/turnout | 128,848 | 69.47 | |||
Source: Government of Samoa, Seat counts, Registered voters; Candidate affiliations of all except Vaa o Fonoti, Anoamaa 1 and Aleipata Itupa i Luga |
Below is a list of recent by-elections: