2012 Titikaveka by-election explained

Election Name:2012 Titikaveka by-election
Type:parliamentary
Country:Cook Islands
Seats For Election:Constituency of Titikaveka
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 Cook Islands general election
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:2014 Cook Islands general election
Next Year:2014
Election Date:13 April 2012
Candidate1:Selina Napa
Party1:Democratic Party (Cook Islands)
Popular Vote1:297
Percentage1:43.4%
Candidate2:Teariki Matenga
Party2:Cook Islands Party
Popular Vote2:283
Percentage2:41.4%
Candidate3:Teava Iro
Image3:Ind.
Party3:Independent (politician)
Popular Vote3:104
Percentage3:15.2%
Map Size:200px
MP
Before Election:Robert Wigmore
Before Party:Cook Islands Party
After Election:Selina Napa
After Party:Democratic Party (Cook Islands)

A by-election was held in the Cook Islands electorate of Titikaveka on 21 June 2012.[1] The by-election was precipitated by the death of sitting MP Robert Wigmore on 13 April 2012.[2]

The election was contested by three candidates, two of whom were siblings.[3] It was won by the Democratic party's Selina Napa.[4]

Aftermath

On 5 July, Teariki Matenga challenged the result, questioning the eligibility of 20 voters.[5] The petition was withdrawn in August.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Titikaveka by-election set . Rachel Reeves . Cook Islands News . 30 April 2012 . 9 March 2021.
  2. Web site: ‘Man of wisdom’ honoured . Cook Islands News . 4 April 2012 . 9 March 2021.
  3. Web site: Brother versus sister in Titikaveka . Cook Islands News . 9 May 2012 . 9 March 2021.
  4. Web site: Selina Napa wins Cooks by-election . RNZ . 29 June 2012 . 9 March 2021.
  5. Web site: Cooks by-election loser challenges result . RNZ . 6 Jul 2012 . 9 March 2021.
  6. Web site: Cook Islands electoral petition withdrawn . RNZ . 3 August 2012 . 9 March 2021.