A by-election was held in the Tongan electorate of Haʻapai 12 on 1 September 2022. [1] The by-election was triggered by the death of MP Viliami Hingano on 10 June 2022. [2] Five candidates contested the by-election: former MP Moʻale Finau, Saimone Kapetaua Vuki, Sione Finau Tapu, Tevita Tu’ipulotu Vi and Tevita Vaikona. [3]
The by-election was won by Moʻale Finau. [4] [5]
Candidate | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
Moʻale Finau | 338 | 25.68 |
Saimone Vuki | 332 | 25.23 |
Tevita Vaikona | 301 | 22.87 |
Sione Finau Tapu | 299 | 22.72 |
Tevita Tu’ipulotu | 46 | 3.50 |
Total | 1,316 | 100.00 |
Source: [5] |