2012 Titikaveka by-election

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]

The election was contested by three candidates, two of whom were siblings.[3] It was won by the Democratic party's Selina Napa.[4]

Titikaveka by-election 2012
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DP Selina Napa 297 43.4%
CIP Teariki Matenga 283 41.4%
Independent Teava Iro 104 15.2%
Turnout 684

Aftermath

On 5 July, Teariki Matenga challenged the result, questioning the eligibility of 20 voters.[5] The petition was withdrawn in August.[6]

References
  1. Rachel Reeves (2012-04-30). "Titikaveka by-election set". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
  2. "'Man of wisdom' honoured". Cook Islands News. 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
  3. "Brother versus sister in Titikaveka". Cook Islands News. 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
  4. "Selina Napa wins Cooks by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
  5. "Cooks by-election loser challenges result". Radio New Zealand International. 2012-07-05. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  6. "Cook Islands electoral petition withdrawn". Radio New Zealand International. 2012-08-03. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
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