2019 Tongatapu 1 by-election
A by-election was held in the Tongan electorate of Tongatapu 1 on 28 November 2019. The by-election was triggered by the death of MP ʻAkilisi Pōhiva on 12 September 2019. 'Akilisi Pōhiva's son, Siaosi Pōhiva, won the by-election.
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Siaosi Pōhiva | 1,160 | 50.35 |
| Netatua Pelesikoti Taufatofua | 1,144 | 49.65 |
| Total | 2,304 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | 2,304 | 99.96 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1 | 0.04 |
| Total votes | 2,305 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 4,342 | 53.09 |
| Source: [1] | ||
References
- ^ "'Akilisi Pohiva's son wins by-election by 16 votes". RNZ. 28 November 2019.