Overview
- Official results give FAST 30 seats, with HRPP 14, independents 4 and the Samoa Uniting Party 3.
- FAST leader Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt is set to become prime minister following Fiame Naomi Mata’afa’s split from the party.
- The head of state has issued a warrant confirming the new members of parliament.
- Only five women won seats, triggering the 10% quota mechanism to add an extra seat.
- Voters cited rising prices and a desire for stability and jobs as priorities during the campaign.