2005 Niuas by-election explained

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]

Results from Matangi Tonga.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tongan pro-democracy movement to hold meeting over candidates . RNZ . 23 March 2005 . 16 November 2020.
2. Web site: Tonga's only female MP sees role as advocate for women's issues . RNZ . 6 May 2005 . 16 November 2020.
3. Web site: Advancing Women’s Representation in Tonga . Ofa Guttenbeil-Likiliki . 16 November 2020.