Voters elected an all-male parliament, with nine new people's representatives.[27] The leaders of both Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands (PTOA), Semisi Sika and Siaosi Pōhiva, lost their seats, as did other senior PTOA MP's.[28] While the PTOA won majorities in most constituencies, vote-splitting between the rival factions saw them lose seats to independent candidates.[29] Only three PTOA candidates were elected: Semisi Fakahau, Veivosa Taka and Saia Piukala.[30] The People's Party formally retained only one seat,[31] but may name its members after the elections.[32]