A by-election was held in the Baegu/Asifola constituency in the Solomon Islands on 30 March 2011.[1] The election followed the death of MP Toswel Kaua, an Independent, who had first won the seat in April 2006, and held it in the August 2010 general election.[2]
David Tome won the by-election with 1,366 votes, amounting to 21.4% of valid votes cast. Henry Ologa Olebeni came second with 1,117 votes.[3]
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| David Tome | 1,366 | |
| Henry Ologa Olobeni | 1,117 | |
| Tagini Makario | 1,048 | |
| Siau Mana | 855 | |
| Martin Saefafia | 521 | |
| Edgar Maoma Kaua | 512 | |
| Duddley Wate | 411 | |
| James Kili | 177 | |
| Robert Dolaiasi Kaua | 177 | |
| Frederick Waiti | 118 | |
| John Maga Falasi | 34 | |
| Timothy Amao | 29 | |
| Duddley Iasuri | 16 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 28 | |
| Total | 6,409 | |
| Registered voters | 10,173 | |
| Source: Election Passport | ||
See also
References
- ↑ "GG Announces Bye-election Dates", Solomon Times, February 16, 2011
- ↑ "Solomon Islands MP Kaua dies after long illness". Radio New Zealand International. November 16, 2010. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
- ↑ "Tome gets more votes" Archived 2012-03-19 at the Wayback Machine, Solomon Star, April 4, 2011
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