FAST Party wins Samoa general election

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Samoa's general election final vote count is complete, with unofficial results showing a landslide victory for the ruling FAST Party. FAST has secured 30 of the 52 parliamentary seats, surpassing the 26 needed to form a government. The HRPP won 14 seats, SUP took three, and four independents were elected. Official results are expected Friday night. The return of the writ on Monday will formally declare the new members of parliament, with gender representation to be addressed after court cases are settled.


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