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
edit| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Taione | 743 | 39.17 |
| Viliami Sisifā | 577 | 30.42 |
| Sosefo Ngavisi Hēhea | 409 | 21.56 |
| Sipaisi Kutu | 168 | 8.86 |
| Total | 1,897 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | 1,897 | 99.84 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 3 | 0.16 |
| Total votes | 1,900 | 100.00 |
| Source: [3] | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "By-Election for Tongatapu 8 in January 2023". Matangi Tonga. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Provisional results show Johnny Taione wins Tonga by-election". Kaniva Tonga. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "New MP elected for Tongatapu 8". Matangi Tonga. 21 January 2023. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "PTOA factions agree to recognise one official candidate for Tongatapu 8 by-election". Kaniva Tonga. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
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