Gilbert and Ellice Islands general election, 1971

General elections were held in the Gilbert and Ellice Islands in March 1971.

Background

Prior to the elections constitutional changes saw the House of Representatives replaced with a 33-member Legislative Council consisting of 28 elected members, three ex officio members and two civil servants.^[1]

Campaign

A total of 110 candidates contested the 28 elected seats, all running as independents.^[2]

Results

Only five of the 23 incumbent MPs running for re-election were re-elected, and following the elections, Reuben K. Uatioa was elected Leader of Government Business.^[2]

References

Elections in Kiribati Presidential elections 1978 1982 1983 1987 1991 1994 1998 2003 (Feb) 2003 (Jul) 2007 2012 2016 Parliamentary elections 1964* 1967* 1971* 1974* 1978 1982 1983 1987 1991 1994 1998 2002 2003 2007 2011 2015–16 * As part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands

Elections and referendums in Tuvalu General elections 1964* 1967* 1971* 1974* 1977 1981 1985 1989 1993 (Sep) 1993 (Nov) 1998 2002 2006 2010 2015 Referendums 1974 1986 2008 * As part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands See also: List of by-elections