2005 Niuas by-election
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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]
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Independent | Lepolo Taunisila | 455 | 37.0 | ||
Independent | Feinga 'Iloa | 335 | 27.2 | ||
Independent | Falaniai Taukei'aho | 236 | 19.2 | ||
Independent | Oketi Lotulelei 'Akau'ola | 129 | 10.5 | ||
Independent | Sione Kietonga Lauteau Holi | 76 | 6.2 | ||
Turnout | 1231 | 100.0 |
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Results from Matangi Tonga.