1996 French Polynesian legislative election

Legislative elections were held in French Polynesia in May 1996 for the Territorial Assembly.[1] The result was a victory for Tahoera'a Huiraatira, which won 22 of 41 seats. The pro independence Tāvini Huiraʻatira more than doubled its representation, from 4 to 10 seats, Aia Api won five, and Here Ai'a one.[1] The remaining three seats were taken by independents Boris Léontieff (affiliated to the Fetia Api party), Tinomana Ebb, and Lucien Kimitete.[1]

1996 French Polynesian legislative election
French Polynesia
17 March 1996
All 41 seats in the Territorial Assembly
21 seats needed for a majority
PartyLeader Seats +/–
Tāhōʻēraʻa Huiraʻatira Gaston Flosse 22 +4
Tāvini Huiraʻatira Oscar Temaru 10 +6
Aia Api Émile Vernaudon 5 0
Here Ai'a 5 New
Independents Boris Léontieff 1 +1
Politics of French Polynesia
Emmanuel Macron
Éric Spitz
Moetai Brotherson
President: Antony Géros
Parliamentary: 2013, 2018, 2023


Following the election Gaston Flosse was re-elected as President of French Polynesia.

Results
PartySeats
Tahoera'a Huiraatira22
Tāvini Huiraʻatira10
Aia Api5
Here Ai'a1
Independents3
Total41
Source: Von Strokirch[1]

References
  1. Von Strokirch, Karin (1997). "French Polynesia in Review: Issues and Events, 1 July 1995 to 30 June 1996". The Contemporary Pacific. 9 (1): 227–233. Retrieved 23 January 2023.


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