Nukufetau by-election, 2004
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One of the two Nukufetau seats in the Parliament of Tuvalu. Elected by simple majority using first past the post. |
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A by-election was held in the Nukufetau constituency in Tuvalu on 7 October 2004. It was triggered by Saufatu Sopoanga resigning as prime minister and member of parliament following the vote on a motion of no confidence on 25 August 2004. A by-election was held on 7 October 2004 and Saufatu Sopoanga regained his seat. Maatia Toafa was elected prime minister on 11 October 2004 with a vote of 8:7; and Saufatu Sopoanga became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Works Transport and Communication.
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