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A by-election was held in the Cook Islands electorate of Titikaveka on 21 June 2012. [1] The by-election was precipitated by the death of sitting MP Robert Wigmore on 13 April 2012. [2]
The election was contested by three candidates, two of whom were siblings. [3] It was won by the Democratic party's Selina Napa. [4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Selina Napa | 297 | 43.4% | ||
| Cook Islands | Teariki Matenga | 283 | 41.4% | ||
| Independent | Teava Iro | 104 | 15.2% | ||
| Turnout | 684 | ||||
On 5 July, Teariki Matenga challenged the result, questioning the eligibility of 20 voters. [5] The petition was withdrawn in August. [6]
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