2023 Tongatapu 8 by-election

A by-election was held in the Tongan electorate of Tongatapu 8 on 19 January 2023.^[1] The by-election was triggered by the death of Semisi Fakahau on 27 October 2022.^[1] The election was won by Johnny Taione.^[2][3]

In January 2023, the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands announced Sosefo Ngavisi Hēhea as its candidate.^[4] Three other candidates contested the by-election: Johnny Taione, Viliami Sisifā, and Sipaisi Kutu.^[2]

Johnny Taione won the seat.^[3]

Results

Candidate	Votes	%
Johnny Taione	743	39.17
Viliami Sisifā	577	30.42
Sosefo Ngavisi Hēhea	409	21.56
Sipaisi Kutu	168	8.86
Total	1,897	100.00
Valid votes	1,897	99.84
Invalid/blank votes	3	0.16
Total votes	1,900	100.00
Source: [3]