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2022 Haʻapai 12 by-election

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A by-election was be 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]

References

  1. ^ "By-Election for Ha'apai 12 set for September 1". Matangi Tonga. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Ha'apai 12 by-election date announced by Speaker". Kaniva Tonga. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Five candidates for Ha'apai 12 By-Election on September 1". Matangi Tonga. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Acting Speaker congratulates Mo'ale Finau on winning Ha'apai 12 by-election". Legislative Assembly of Tonga. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  5. ^ Linny Folau (7 September 2022). "Mo'ale Finau wins Ha'apai 12 By-Election". Matangi Tonga. Retrieved 7 September 2022.