1992 New Territories West by-election explained

Election Name:1992 New Territories West by-election
Country:Hong Kong
Flag Year:1959
Type:presidential
Vote Type:Popular
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1991 New Territories West by-election
Previous Year:1991
Next Election:Hong Kong legislative election, 1995
Next Year:1995
Candidate1:Tang Siu-tong
Party1:Independent (politician)
Alliance1:Conservative bloc (Hong Kong)
Popular Vote1:33,038
Percentage1:51.3%
Candidate2:Albert Ho
Party2:United Democrats of Hong Kong
Alliance2:Pro-democracy camp
Popular Vote2:30,466
Percentage2:47.3%
Member
Before Election:Ng Ming-yum (death)
Before Party:Meeting Point
After Election:Tang Siu-tong
After Party:Independent (politician)

The 1992 New Territories West by-election was held on 30 August 1992 after the incumbent Legislative Councillor Ng Ming-yum of New Territories West died of blood cancer on 22 June 1992.[1]

It was the second by-election in the constituency since the 1991 general election. The two-time candidate, conservative rural leader Tang Siu-tong defeated Albert Ho Chun-yan, vice chairman of the liberal United Democrats of Hong Kong (UDHK), and independent Sui See-chun with 51 percent majority, receiving 33,038 votes.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: One Culture, Many Systems: Politics in the Reunification of China. Donald Hugh. McMillen. Michael E.. DeGolyer. Chinese University Press. 1993.