A by-election was held in the Cook Islands electorate of Titikaveka on 21 June 2012.[1] The by-election was precipitated by the death of sitting MP Robert Wigmore on 13 April 2012.[2]
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The election was contested by three candidates, two of whom were siblings.[3] It was won by the Democratic party's Selina Napa.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Selina Napa | 297 | 43.4% | ||
| Cook Islands | Teariki Matenga | 283 | 41.4% | ||
| Independent | Teava Iro | 104 | 15.2% | ||
| Turnout | 684 | ||||
Aftermath edit
On 5 July, Teariki Matenga challenged the result, questioning the eligibility of 20 voters.[5] The petition was withdrawn in August.[6]
References edit
- ^ Rachel Reeves (30 April 2012). "Titikaveka by-election set". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "'Man of wisdom' honoured". Cook Islands News. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Brother versus sister in Titikaveka". Cook Islands News. 9 May 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Selina Napa wins Cooks by-election". RNZ. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Cooks by-election loser challenges result". RNZ. 6 Jul 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Cook Islands electoral petition withdrawn". RNZ. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2021.