List of Hong Kong by-elections explained

This is a list of by-elections in Hong Kong, with the names of the incumbent and victor and their respective parties.

Legislative Council by-elections

According to Legislative Council Ordinance, "a by-election to fill a vacancy occurring in the membership of the Legislative Council is not to be held within the 4 months preceding the end of that Council’s current term of office." However, there is no statutory requirement over when shall a by-election be held after a seat is declared vacant.

The following vacancies did not trigger by-election as they occurred –

SAR Legislative Council (1998 to present)

width=150pxConstituency !Date width=160pxIncumbent !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=160pxWinner !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=300pxCause
7th Legislative Council
Election Committee18 December 2022Horace CheungChan Wing-kwongResigned after appointed as government officials
Alice MakAdrian Ho
Dong SunShang Hailong
Nelson LamWilliam Wong
6th Legislative Council
Kowloon West25 November 2018Lau Siu-laiChan Hoi-yanDisqualified over oath-taking manner
Architectural, Surveying, Planning and Landscape11 March 2018Yiu Chung-yimTony Tse
Hong Kong IslandNathan LawAu Nok-hin
New Territories EastSixtus LeungGary Fan
Kowloon WestYau Wai-chingVincent Cheng
5th Legislative Council
New Territories East28 February 2016Ronny TongAlvin YeungResigned
4th Legislative Council
Hong Kong Island16 May 2010Tanya ChanTanya ChanResigned and sought re-election
Kowloon WestWong Yuk-manWong Yuk-man
Kowloon EastAlan LeongAlan Leong
New Territories WestAlbert ChanAlbert Chan
New Territories EastLeung Kwok-hungLeung Kwok-hung
3rd Legislative Council
Hong Kong Island2 December 2007Ma LikAnson ChanDeath (cancer)
2nd Legislative Council
Election Committee16 September 2001Ng Ching-faiMa Fung-kwokResigned to take the office of President of the Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Island10 December 2000Cheng Kai-namAudrey EuDeclined the seat as a result of a corruption scandal
1st Legislative Council
Regional Council29 October 1998Tang Siu-tongTang Siu-tongVoid election
Financial Services16 October 1998Chim Pui-chungFung Chi-kinImpeached after being convicted for conspiring to forge documents

Provisional Legislative Council (1997–1998)

width=100pxConstituency !Date width=140pxIncumbent !width=200px colspan=2 Party !width=140pxWinner !width=200px colspan=2 Party !width=250pxCause
Selection Committee7–8 July 1997Maria TamChoy So-yukResigned to take the seat in the HKSAR Basic Law Committee of the NPCSC

Colonial Legislative Council (1985–1997)

width=150pxConstituency !Date width=160pxIncumbent !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=160pxWinner !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=300pxCause
Kowloon Central5 March 1995Lau Chin-shek/CTULee Cheuk-yanResigned in protest
Regional Council28 July 1993Gilbert LeungAlfred TsoRemoved from seat after being found guilty of bribery
Industrial (First)15 July 1993Stephen CheongJames TienDeath (heart attack)
New Territories West30 August 1992Ng Ming-yumTang Siu-tongDeath (cancer)
New Territories West8 December 1991Tai Chin-wahZachary WongResigned after the forging credentials scandal
Regional Council5 June 1986N/ALau Wong-fatConstituency newly created

Urban Council by-elections

width=100pxConstituency !Date width=140pxIncumbent !width=200px colspan=2 Party !width=140pxWinner !width=200px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxCause
Yau Tsim6 October 1988Kwan Lim-hoLee Wing-naDisqualified
N/A25 June 1964Chan Shu-woonSolomon RafeekResigned
12 June 1957Brook BernacchiBrook BernacchiResigned

Regional Council by-elections

width=100pxConstituency !Date width=140pxIncumbent !width=200px colspan=2 Party !width=140pxWinner !width=200px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxCause
Tune Mun West4 December 1994Chow Yick-kayLeung Kwong-cheongResigned
Sai Kung8 August 1993Gilbert Leung Kam-hoLam Wing-yin Convicted
Tuen Mun West8 August 1993Ng Ming-yum/UDHKYim Tin-sangDeath
Islands22 February 1990Kwong Ping-yauFung Puk-taiDeath

District Council by-elections

5th District Councils (2016 to 2019)

width=150pxConstituency !Date width=180pxIncumbent !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxWinner !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=220pxCause
Shap Pat Heung West14 July 2019Ching Chan-mingLeung Fuk-yuenElected as Chairman of Shap Pat Heung Rural Committee
San Tin14 July 2019Man Kwong-mingMan Ka-koyImprisoned
Tai Nan24 March 2019Francis Chong Wing-charn/BPALi Sze-manDeath
Kai Hiu10 June 2018Alice Lam Chui-linElaine Chik Kit-ling/FTUDeath
Tung Wah26 November 2017Siu Ka-yiBonnie Ng Hoi-yanResigned
Peak26 November 2017Joseph Chan Ho-limJeremy Young Chit-on Resigned

4th District Councils (2012–2015)

width=150pxConstituency !Date width=180pxIncumbent !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxWinner !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=220pxCause
San Fu19 July 2015Lo Sou-chourKwok Wing-kinImprisoned
Peng Chau and Hei Ling Chau7 September 2014On Hing-yingJosephine Tsang Sau-hoDeath
Nam Fung18 May 2014Leung Suk-chingCheung Kwok-cheongUnseated for long absence
Tung Chung North27 April 2014Lam YuetPeter Yu Chun-cheung Imprisoned
South Horizons West23 March 2014Fung Wai-kwongJudy Kapui ChanResigned
King's Park23 March 2014Edward Leung Wai-kuenLam Kin-manVoid election
Ping Shek26 May 2013Bernard Chan Pak-liChan Chun-kitResigned
Tin Sum10 March 2013Lau Kong-wah/CFPun Kwok-shanResigned
On Tai4 November 2012Yeung Chueng-liChiu Man-leongUnseated over bankruptcy

3rd District Councils (2008–2011)

width=150pxConstituency !Date width=180pxIncumbent !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxWinner !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=220pxCause
Fuk Loi24 July 2011Chiu Ka-poKot Siu-yuenDeath
Shap Pat Heung North6 June 2011Leung Fuk-yuenShum Ho-kitElected as Chairman of Shap Pat Heung Rural Committee
Pokfulam5 September 2011Chan Ngok-pangPaulus Johannes ZimmermanResigned
Kwai Shing East Estate6 September 2009Leung Kwong-cheongLai Fan-fongImprisoned
Canal Road21 June 2009Lee Kai-hungJacqueline Chung Ka-manImprisoned
Tai Wai29 March 2009Yuen Kwai-choiLeung Wing-hungVoid election
Tsz Wan West30 November 2008Tam Yuet-pingYuen Kwok-keungDeath
Jordan East5 October 2008Lau Chi-wing Chris Ip Ngo-tungDeath

2nd District Councils (2004–2007)

width=150pxConstituency !Date width=180pxIncumbent !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxWinner !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=220pxCause
Hung Hom Bay29 July 2007Virginia Fung King-manCheung Yan-hongImprisoned
Hong Lok Yuen10 June 2007Man Chun-faiTang Yau-fatElected as Chairman of Tai Po Rural Committee
Kai Yip20 May 2007Au Yuk-harSze Lun-hung Death
Kam Ying11 March 2007Wong Kwok-hungTong Po-chunImprisoned
Tsui Wan10 September 2006Tang Lai-mingKu Kwai-yiuUnseated over bankruptcy
Centre Street11 June 2006Henry Leung Yiu-choSidney Lee Chi-hangDeath
King Tin11 June 2006Ng Chung-takCheung Shun-wahImprisoned
Ap Lei Chau North20 March 2005Wong King-cheungCheung Sik-yungDeath
Nam Cheong Central20 March 2005Tai Yuen-mingRaymond Cheung Man-toImprisoned
Fort Street6 March 2005VacantHung Lin-chamVoid election
Tin Wan21 November 2004Miu Wah-changChan Fu-mingDisqualified

1st District Councils (2000–2003)

width=150pxConstituency !Date width=180pxIncumbent !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxWinner !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=220pxCause
Lai Kok3 August 2003Eric Wong Chung-kiTracy Lai Wai-lanConvicted
Mei Foo6 April 2003Tsang Yau-fatJoe Wong Tak-chuenDisqualified over long absence
Hoi Sham6 April 2003Mak King-lunPun Kwok-wahDeath
Kai Tak3 November 2002David Chu Chor-singLiu Sing-leeDeath
Fung Tsui23 July 2000Liu Chiu-wahLiu Chiu-wahVoid election

District Board by-elections

5th District Boards (1994–1997)

width=150pxConstituency !Date width=180pxIncumbent !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxWinner !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=220pxCause
Shuen Wan23 February 1997Chan Koon-yauChan Mei-takConvicted
San Po Kong5 January 1997Chan Yuet-sukLee Tat-yanDeath
Kam Ping31 March 1996Keung Yuk-deoilTsang On-keiConvicted
Siu Hei24 March 1996Ng Wai-choYim Tin-sangResigned
Tin King3 March 1996Lee Man-kwongLothar Lee Hung-shamResigned
Lai Wah2 April 1995Wong Yiu-chungWong Yiu-chungVoid election
Lower Ngau Tau Kok5 March 1995Chan Kwok-wahWong Kin-man Void election
Yau Ma Tei5 March 1995Chiu Kam-hoiAusten Ng Po-shanDeath

4th District Boards (1991–1994)

width=100pxConstituency !Date width=140pxIncumbent !width=200px colspan=2 Party !width=140pxWinner !width=200px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxCause
Wong Uk5 December 1993Wong Fuk-wahWong Yiu-sangResigned
Tai Hing11 October 1992Ng Ming-yum/UDHKHo Hang-muiDeath
Pak Tin24 May 1992Cheng Hok-chitYan Kai-wingResigned
Yuen Wo24 May 1992Cheung Chi-yuenTony Kan Chun-ninResigned
Shun Lee21 April 1991VacantTam Yiu-wangVoid election
Ho Suk-yee

3rd District Boards (1988–1991)

width=150pxConstituency !Date width=180pxIncumbent !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxWinner !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=220pxCause
Tsing Yi South19 October 1989Lee Chi-faiTse Wai-mingResigned
Pak Tin20 April 1989Ha Siu-kwongSa Mei-chingConvicted
Tsuen Wan East (North)6 October 1988Yeung Fuk-kwong Yeung Fuk-kwong Disqualified

2nd District Boards (1985–1988)

width=150pxConstituency !Date width=180pxIncumbent !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxWinner !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=220pxCause
Ho Man Tin South16 October 1986Lee Wai-hauChiang Sai-cheongResigned
Chung Wan22 May 1986Chow Wai-keungYuen Bun-keungElected as Urban Councillor
Tai Kok Tsui22 May 1986Chow Kwok-mingLai Siu-ninElected as Urban Councillor

1st District Boards (1982–1985)

width=150pxConstituency !Date width=180pxIncumbent !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=180pxWinner !width=100px colspan=2 Party !width=220pxCause
Wan Chai West17 August 1983Ng Sai-ying Chung Yee-onDeath
Quarry Bay12 May 1983Kwan Lim-hoJoseph SalaroliElected as Urban Councillor
Tin Wan & Shek Pai Wan12 May 1983Joseph Chan Yuet-sutTse Kit-toElected as Urban Councillor

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