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2023 Tongatapu 8 by-election

2023 Tongatapu 8 by-election

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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][3]

In January 2023 the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands announced Sosefo Ngavisi Hēhea as its candidate.[4] Three other candidates contested the by-election: Johnny Taione, Viliami Sisifā, and Sipaisi Kutu.[2]

Johnny Taione won the seat.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    "By-Election for Tongatapu 8 in January 2023". Matangi Tonga. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Provisional results show Johnny Taione wins Tonga by-election". Kaniva Tonga. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  3. [3]
    "New MP elected for Tongatapu 8". Matangi Tonga. 21 January 2023. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  4. [4]
    "PTOA factions agree to recognise one official candidate for Tongatapu 8 by-election". Kaniva Tonga. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
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