During the election campaign, candidates from the incumbent government and the opposition traded allegations of sexual and financial misconduct.

Seven incumbent members were re-elected, including Bikenibeu Paeniu, Otinielu Tausi, Ionatana Ionatana, Tomasi Puapua and Alesana Seluka, and opposition MPs Koloa Talake and Faimalaga Luka.

[4] Two members of previous parliaments were elected, including Kokea Malua of Nanumea,[4] while three members were new to parliament; Lagitupu Tuilimu of Nanumea, Teleke Peleti Lauti of Funafuti and Samuelu Teo of Niutao.

[4] Paeniu was re-elected Prime Minister on 8 April, defeating Koloa Talake by a vote of 10–2.

[6] Luka's government lasted until December the same year, when he lost office as the consequence of another motion of no confidence.