[1][2][3] The state of emergency created by Cyclone Pam resulted in the election being delayed twice.

Namoliki Sualiki, the caretaker minister for home affairs and rural development, was not opposed in the Nukulaelae electorate.

In the constituencies of Nui and Niutao there were 5 and 6 candidates respectively, including former members of parliament.

[4][7][8] On Nui Pelenike Isaia and Leneuoti Matusi were not returned to parliament.

[9] On Nuitao Vete Sakaio, the deputy-prime minister, was not re-elected; the election was otherwise a good result for the government of Enele Sopoaga.