2006 Elections To The Parliament of Tuvalu
See also: Tuvaluan general election, 2006The general election was held on 3 August 2006. There were approximately 6,000 registered voters. 32 candidates, including 2 women, competed for the 15 seats (the parliament had been increased from 12 to 15 elected members). Maatia Toafa was re-elected to his seat in parliament; however all his cabinet members were defeated. Eight new members were elected to the parliament. On 14 August 2006 Apisai Ielemia was elected as prime minister; and Kamuta Latasi was appointed the Speaker of the parliament. Apisai Ielemia formed an eight-member cabinet.
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