[3] The elections resulted in President Taneti Maamau's pro-China Tobwaan Kiribati Party losing a majority in parliament to parties either supportive of Taiwan or critical of his handling of diplomatic recognition of China.

In the newly elected Parliament, TKP and BTK, along with their allies, each held 22 seats.

The presidential candidates endorsed by the House were the outgoing President Taneti Maamau (TKP) and Banuera Berina (BKM).

The electoral campaign focused on climate change, and President Maamau pledged to boost tourism in the country.

The political landscape saw defections and party mergers, with notable criticism of the decision to switch alliances.