1986 French Polynesian legislative election

Legislative elections were held in French Polynesia on 16 March 1986.[1] The result was a victory for Tahoera'a Huiraatira, which won 22 of the 41 seats.[2] Its leader Gaston Flosse remained President of the Government.

Background

Elections had been due to be held in 1987. However, in 1985 the government and opposition ask the French Council of Ministers for early elections be held. The request was approved and the Assembly elected in 1982 was dissolved on 23 December.[1] Prior to its dissolution, the Assembly adopted an amended electoral law increasing the number of seats from 30 to 41 and introducing an electoral threshold of 5%.[1] Lists were also required to have two more candidates than the number of seats in the constituency to provide replacements and avoid the need for by-elections.[1]

Results

The initial results showed Tahoera'a Huiraatira winning 21 seats. However, after a recount in the Leeward Islands, they were awarded another seat.[2]

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Tahoera'a Huiraatira29,88140.1122+9
Amuitahira'a No Polynesia12,49516.775New
Here Ai'a10,36913.925–1
Ia Mana6,1348.2330
Tavini Huiraatara4,7706.402New
Minor parties10,84314.564
Total74,49210041+11
Registered voters/turnout103,667
Source: Henningham

Aftermath

Following the elections, two members of the minor parties joined Tahoera'a Huiraatira, giving them 24 of the 41 seats.[2] Gaston Flosse was subsequently elected president by a vote of 25 to 2.[3] In addition to Flosse, four other Assembly members became ministers; Georges Kelly, Alexandre Léontieff, Jacques Teheiura and Michel Buillard. They were replaced in the Assembly by Franklin Brotherson, Roger Doom, Albert Taruoura. Emma Tetuanui and Lionel Watanabe.[1]

Flosse cabinet
Post Member
President of the GovernmentGaston Flosse
Vice-President
Minister of Economy and Finance
Patrick Peaucellier
Minister of Agriculture and Traditional CraftsGeorges Kelly
Minister of Development, Transport, Post and CommunicationsGeffrey Salmon
Minister of Education, Culture and Scientific ResearchJacques Teheiura
Minister of Employment, Housing and Public ServicesMichel Buillard
Minister of Equipment, Planning, Energy and MinesGaston Tong Sang
Minister of Health, Scientific Research and EnvironmentLysis Lavigne
Minister of Social Affairs, Solidarity and FamilyHuguette Hong Kiou
Minister of Tourism and SeaAlexandre Léontieff
Minister of Youth, Sports and Internal AffairsManate Vivish

References

  1. Les élus de l’assemblée territoriale Assembly of French Polynesia
  2. Flosse landslide victory unites opposition leaders Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1986, p25
  3. La mandature 1986-1991 Assembly of French Polynesia
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