Assembly of French Polynesia

The Assembly of French Polynesia (French: Assemblée de la Polynésie française, [asɑ̃ble d(ə) la pɔlinezi fʁɑ̃sɛːz]; Tahitian: Te apoʻoraʻa rahi o te fenua Māʻohi) is the unicameral legislature of French Polynesia, an overseas country of the French Republic. It is located at Place Tarahoi in Papeete, Tahiti. It was established in its current form in 1996 although a Tahitian Assembly was first created in 1824. It consists of 57 members who are elected by popular vote for five years; the electoral system is based upon proportional representation in six multi-seat constituencies. Every constituency is represented by at least three representatives. Since 2001, the parity bill binds that the number of women matches the number of men elected to the assembly. The official language of the Assembly is French. The most recent election was held in 2023 and resulted in the victory of Tāvini Huiraʻatira, which won 38 seats. Aside from passing legislation and scrutinising the government, the Assembly is responsible for electing the President of French Polynesia for a four-year term. The number of seats was changed from 49 to 57 on 23 May 2004, for the 2004 election. On 13 February 2005, by-elections for the Assembly were held in the constituency of the Windward Islands (circonscription des Îles du Vent). The next general election is scheduled in 2028. Constituencies The six electoral districts (circonscriptions électorales) are: electoral circumscription of the Windward Islands (circonscription des Îles du Vent) (37 members) electoral circumscription of the Leeward Islands (circonscription des Îles Sous-le-Vent) (8 members) electoral circumscription of the Austral Islands (circonscription des Îles Australes) (3 members) electoral circumscription of the Gambier Islands and the Islands Tuamotu-East (circonscription des Îles Gambier et Tuamotu Est) (3 members) electoral circumscription of the Islands Tuamotu-West (circonscription des Îles Tuamotu Ouest) (3 members) electoral circumscription of the Marquesas Islands (circonscription des Îles Marquises) (3 members) President of the Assembly of French Polynesia L’Assemblée représentative (1946–1953) L’Assemblée territoriale (1953–1996) L'Assemblée de la Polynésie française (After 1996) Elections Turnout in the first round declined, to 60.08%. Tāvini Huiraʻatira led in the first round with about 35% of the vote. Following the first round, Heiura-Les Verts and Hau Māʻohi both endorsed the Tāvini. The ʻĀmuitahiraʻa o te Nūnaʻa Māʻohi merged its list with Tāpura Huiraʻatira, forming a joint Union of Autonomists Against Independence. A here ia Porinetia announced that its presidential candidate would be Nicole Sanquer rather than Nuihau Laurey. Ia Ora te Nuna'a called on its voters to vote for either of the autonomist parties in the second round. In second round on 30 April 2023 turnout was 69.96%. Pro independence party Tavini jumped to 38 seats from 8 seats in previous election. Pro autonomist Tapura got 15 seats, ally Amuitahira got 1 seat and A here ia got 3 seats. Pro independence Tavini got the majority first time in electoral history. Following the election Antony Géros was elected President of the Assembly, with 41 votes in favour and 16 abstentions. Moetai Brotherson was elected President of French Polynesia, defeating Édouard Fritch 38 votes to 19. References External links Official website of the Assembly of French Polynesia (in French) Website of the Polynesian Presidency (in French) Territorial legislative framework of French Polynesia (in French) Polynesia Prefecture portal (in French)