The Rua'au by-election was a by-election in the Cook Islands seat of Rua'au. It took place on 14 August 2003, and was precipitated by the death of Democratic Party MP Maria Heather.
Three candidates contested the by-election: the Democratic Party's Geoffrey Heather, husband of the former MP; the Cook Islands Party's Vaine Wichman, and Cook Islands National Party leader Teariki Heather. The poll was won by Geoffrey Heather.
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Heather | Democratic Party | 231 | 42.54 | |
| Teariki Heather | Cook Islands National Party | 157 | 28.91 | |
| Vaine Wichman | Cook Islands Party | 155 | 28.55 | |
| Total | 543 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: The Cook Islands Gazette | ||||
References
- ^ "Cooks voters go to polls in Rarotonga by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 15 August 2003. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- "Geoffrey Heather wins Cook Islands by-election". Radio New Zealand International. 18 August 2003. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
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