2005 Manihiki by-election

The 2005 Manihiki by-election was a by-election in the Cook Islands electorate of Manihiki. It was held on 8 February 2005,[1] shortly after the 2004 general election, and was precipitated by an electoral petition finding the result in the seat to be a dead tie.[2] Both parties to the petition, Prime Minister Robert Woonton and Cook Islands Party leader Henry Puna had agreed that in the event of a draw the question should be decided by the voters, and so Woonton resigned.[2] As a result, Jim Marurai became Prime Minister.[3]

2005 Manihiki by-election
8 February 2005
Constituency of Manihiki
  First party Second party
 
DP
Candidate Henry Puna Apii Piho
Party Cook Islands Democratic
Popular vote 120 100
Percentage 54.55% 45.45%
MP before election

Robert Woonton
Democratic

 Elected MP

Henry Puna
Cook Islands

Woonton subsequently decided not to contest the election for personal reasons.[4] The election was won by Henry Puna.[5]

Results
Manihiki by-election, 2005[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Cook Islands Henry Puna 120 54.5%
Democratic Apii Piho 100 45.5%
Turnout 220

References
  1. "Cooks by-election on Manihiki on February 8th". Radio New Zealand International. 20 December 2004. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
  2. "Cooks to vote for new Prime Minster after election draw leads to by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 12 December 2004. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
  3. "Jim Marurai is new Cook Islands prime minister". Radio New Zealand International. 15 December 2004. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
  4. "Former Cook Islands PM not contesting Manihiki by-election for personal reasons". Radio New Zealand International. 7 January 2005. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
  5. "Initial results indicate Cook Islands Party wins by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 9 February 2005. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
  6. "Initial results indicate Cook Islands Party wins by-election". RNZ. 10 February 2005. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
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