2023 Tongatapu 8 by-election explained
A by-election was held in the Tongan electorate of Tongatapu 8 on 19 January 2023.[1] The by-election was triggered by the death of Semisi Fakahau on 27 October 2022.[1] The election was won by Johnny Taione.[2]
In January 2023 the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands announced Sosefo Ngavisi Hēhea as its candidate.[3] Three other candidates contested the by-election: Johnny Taione, Viliami Sisifā, and Sipaisi Kutu.[4]
Johnny Taione won the seat.[2]
Notes and References
- Web site: By-Election for Tongatapu 8 in January 2023 . Matangi Tonga . 11 November 2022 . 14 November 2022.
- Web site: 21 January 2023 . New MP elected for Tongatapu 8 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230121025016/https://matangitonga.to/2023/01/21/new-mp-elected-tongatapu-8 . 21 January 2023 . 21 January 2023 . Matangi Tonga.
- Web site: PTOA factions agree to recognise one official candidate for Tongatapu 8 by-election . Kaniva Tonga . 12 January 2023. 12 January 2023.
- Web site: Provisional results show Johnny Taione wins Tonga by-election . Kaniva Tonga . 19 January 2023 . 20 January 2023.