2007 Titikaveka by-election
The Titikaveka by-election was a by-election in the Cook Islands seat of Titikaveka. It took place on 7 February 2007.
At the 2006 election, Robert Wigmore won the seat of Titikaveka by a significant margin. However, his election was subsequently challenged in an electoral petition on the grounds that as a board member of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation Wigmore was technically a public servant and thus ineligible to sit. The petition was successful and a by-election was called.[1]
The poll was won by the Democratic Party's Robert Wigmore.[2] Turnout was significantly reduced from the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Wigmore | 285 | 49.8 | ||
| Cook Islands | Tiki Matapo | 260 | 45.5 | ||
| Independent | Vaine Rasmussen | 27 | 4.7 | ||
| Turnout | 572 | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Cook Islands to hold second by-election following September general election". Radio New Zealand International. 2007-01-08. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
- ^ "Tomorrow set down for final count from Cook Islands by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 2007-02-08. Retrieved 2010-01-04.