2005 Niuas by-election

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.https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/154040/tongan-pro-democracy-movement-to-hold-meeting-over-candidates Tongan pro-democracy movement to hold meeting over candidates RNZ 23 March 2005 16 November 2020 The by-election was won by Lepolo Taunisila,https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/154923/tonga's-only-female-mp-sees-role-as-advocate-for-women's-issues Tonga's only female MP sees role as advocate for women's issues RNZ 6 May 2005 16 November 2020 who became the first woman to sit in the Legislative Assembly in twenty years.https://www.pacwip.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Women-Place-Chapter-4-Tonga-2007.pdf Advancing Women’s Representation in Tonga Ofa Guttenbeil-Likiliki 16 November 2020 Niuas by-election, 5 May 2005 (1 member) Independent (politician) Lepolo Taunisila 455 37.0 Independent (politician) Feinga 'Iloa 335 27.2 Independent (politician) Falaniai Taukei'aho 236 19.2 Independent (politician) Oketi Lotulelei 'Akau'ola 129 10.5 Independent (politician) Sione Kietonga Lauteau Holi 76 6.2 1231 100.0 Results from Matangi Tonga. References Category:2005 elections in Oceania Category:2005 in Tonga Category:By-elections to the Legislative Assembly of Tonga Category:Niuas