2005 Niuas by-election
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The Niuas by-election of 2005 was held on 5 May 2005 to elect a new People's Representative to the Tongan Legislative Assembly. The vacancy occurred following the appointment of the incumbent, Sione Haukinima, to cabinet.[1] The by-election was won by Lepolo Taunisila,[2] who became the first woman to sit in the Legislative Assembly in twenty years.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Independent | Lepolo Taunisila | 455 | 37.0 | ||
| Independent | Feinga 'Iloa | 335 | 27.2 | ||
| Independent | Falaniai Taukei'aho | 236 | 19.2 | ||
| Independent | Oketi Lotulelei 'Akau'ola | 129 | 10.5 | ||
| Independent | Sione Kietonga Lauteau Holi | 76 | 6.2 | ||
| Turnout | 1231 | 100.0 | |||
Results from Matangi Tonga.
References
[edit]- ^ "Tongan pro-democracy movement to hold meeting over candidates". RNZ. 23 March 2005. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Tonga's only female MP sees role as advocate for women's issues". RNZ. 6 May 2005. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ Ofa Guttenbeil-Likiliki. "Advancing Women's Representation in Tonga" (PDF). Retrieved 16 November 2020.