A by-election will be held in the Cook Islands constituency of Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara on 13 October 2016.[1] The by-election was called after One Cook Islands Movement leader Teina Bishop was convicted of corruption as a Minister in July 2016.[2][3]
The by-election was won by One Cook Islands candidate Pumati Israela.[4]
Results edit
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumati Israela | One Cook Islands Movement | 191 | 53.65 | |
| Tereapii Maki-Kavana | Cook Islands Party | 165 | 46.35 | |
| Total | 356 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: [5] | ||||
References edit
- ^ "Cook Islands by-election date set". RNZ International. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ "Cooks MP Teina Bishop found guilty of corruption". RNZ International. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ Losirene Lacanivalu (21 July 2016). "Teina Bishop found guilty!". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ^ "OCI in 'historic' victory". Cook Islands News. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- ^ "The Cook Islands Gazette No. 88/2016". Library of Congress. 18 October 2016.