Three by-elections were held in the Tongan electorates of Tongatapu 4, Tongatapu 6, and Tongatapu 7 on 3 November 2022. [1] [2] The by-elections were triggered by the unseating of cabinet ministers Tatafu Moeaki, Poasi Tei, and Sione Sangster Saulala for bribery following the 2021 Tongan general election. [3] [4] The by-elections were won by Mateni Tapueluelu (Tongatapu 4), Dulcie Tei (Tongatapu 6), and Paula Piukala (Tongatapu 7). [5] [6]
Candidate registration for the by-elections was held on September 5 and 6, [7] resulting in five candidates for Tongatapu 4 and Tongatapu 6, and three for Tongatapu 7. [8]
Candidates for Tongatapu 4 were former MPs Mateni Tapueluelu and ʻIsileli Pulu, Viliami 'Alamameita Takau, Toutai 'Ulupano, and 'Etika Cocker. [8]
Candidates for Tongatapu 6 were Tahifisi Vehikite, Sione Talanoa Fifita, Fane Fotu Fituafe, Sepeti Vakameilalo, and Dulcie Elaine Tei. [8]
Candidates for Tongatapu 7 were Feletiliki Fa'otusia, Paula Piveni Piukala, and Kilisitina Saulala. [8]
Results
Tongatapu 4
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Mateni Tapueluelu | 973 | 45.55 |
| Viliami 'Alamameita Takau | 810 | 37.92 |
| 'Etika Cocker | 300 | 14.04 |
| 'Isileli Pulu | 39 | 1.83 |
| Toutai 'Ulupano | 14 | 0.66 |
| Total | 2,136 | 100.00 |
| Source: [5] | ||
Tongatapu 6
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dulcie Tei | 1,308 | 53.08 |
| Fane Fotu Fituafe | 900 | 36.53 |
| Sione Talanoa Fifita | 115 | 4.67 |
| Tahifisi Vehikite | 114 | 4.63 |
| Sepeti Vakameilalo | 27 | 1.10 |
| Total | 2,464 | 100.00 |
| Source: [5] | ||
Tongatapu 7
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Paula Piukala | 979 | 40.16 |
| Kilisitina Saulala | 765 | 31.38 |
| Feletiliki Fa'otusia | 694 | 28.47 |
| Total | 2,438 | 100.00 |
| Source: [5] | ||
References
- ^ "Tongatapu by-election date announced by Speaker". Kaniva Tonga. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Tongatapu By-Elections on November 3". Matangi Tonga. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Appeals dismissed, three Cabinet Ministers elections void". Matangi Tonga. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Three Cabinet Ministers unseated". Matangi Tonga. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d "3 new MPS for Tongatapu decided in by-election". Matangi Tonga. 3 November 2022. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Democrats claim victory in Tonga by-elections". Kaniva Tonga. 3 November 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Sept 5-6 for registration of candidates for Tongatapu By-Election". Matangi Tonga. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Candidates for Tongatapu By-Elections announced". Matangi Tonga. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
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