2023 Tongatapu 8 by-election

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A by-election was held in the Tongan electorate of Tongatapu 8 on 19 January 2023.[1] The by-election was triggered by the death of Semisi Fakahau on 27 October 2022.[1] The election was won by Johnny Taione.[2][3] In January 2023 the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands announced Sosefo Ngavisi Hēhea as its candidate.[4] Three other candidates contested the by-election: Johnny Taione, Viliami Sisifā, and Sipaisi Kutu.[2] Johnny Taione won the seat.[3]

Results

CandidateVotes%
Johnny Taione74339.17
Viliami Sisifā57730.42
Sosefo Ngavisi Hēhea40921.56
Sipaisi Kutu1688.86
Total1,897100.00
Valid votes1,89799.84
Invalid/blank votes30.16
Total votes1,900100.00
Source: [3]

References

  1. Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 "By-Election for Tongatapu 8 in January 2023". Matangi Tonga. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  2. Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 "Provisional results show Johnny Taione wins Tonga by-election". Kaniva Tonga. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  3. Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 3.2 "New MP elected for Tongatapu 8". Matangi Tonga. 21 January 2023. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  4. "PTOA factions agree to recognise one official candidate for Tongatapu 8 by-election". Kaniva Tonga. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2023.