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]
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] |
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