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]
Results
edit| 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] | ||
References
edit- ^ "By-Election for Ha'apai 12 set for September 1". Matangi Tonga. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Ha'apai 12 by-election date announced by Speaker". Kaniva Tonga. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Five candidates for Ha'apai 12 By-Election on September 1". Matangi Tonga. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Acting Speaker congratulates Mo'ale Finau on winning Ha'apai 12 by-election". Legislative Assembly of Tonga. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ a b Linny Folau (7 September 2022). "Mo'ale Finau wins Ha'apai 12 By-Election". Matangi Tonga. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
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