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A by-election will be held in the Cook Islands constituency of Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara on 13 October 2016. [1] The by-election was called after One Cook Islands Movement leader Teina Bishop was convicted of corruption as a Minister in July 2016. [2] [3]
The by-election was won by One Cook Islands candidate Pumati Israela. [4]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumati Israela | One Cook Islands Movement | 191 | 53.65 | |
| Tereapii Maki-Kavana | Cook Islands Party | 165 | 46.35 | |
| Total | 356 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: [5] | ||||
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