Elections went ahead in the remaining 18 constituencies, with by-elections held for the two vacant seats in March.

[2] Although the number of voters on the European roll dropped by around half compared to the 1957 elections, eight candidates contested the five available seats.

[3] Following the elections, petitions were submitted to the High Court regarding alleged malpractice in the Faasaleleaga I, Palaluli East, Faleata West and European constituencies.

[4] The petition concerning the result in Faasaleleaga I (Magele Ate had been elected unopposed) was successful, with a by-election ordered for 10 June.

[4] A government was appointed by Prime Minister Fiame Mata'afa Faumuina Mulinu'u II.