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 Taione 74339.17
Viliami Sisifā 57730.42
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. 1 2 "By-Election for Tongatapu 8 in January 2023". Matangi Tonga. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Provisional results show Johnny Taione wins Tonga by-election". Kaniva Tonga. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "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.
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