2006 Matavera by-election
Election in the Cook Islands
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The 2006 Matavera by-election was a by-election in the Cook Islands seat of Matavera. It took place on 19 July 2006, and was precipitated by the conviction of former Police Minister Peri Vaevae Pare for fraud.[1]
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19 July 2006
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The by-election was won by Cook Islands Party candidate Kiriau Turepu.[2] As a result, the government lost its majority, and dissolved Parliament to avoid a confidence vote,[3] precipitating the 2006 general election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Cook Islands | Kiriau Turepu | 234 | 55.8 | ||
| Democratic | Vaine Teokotai | 185 | 44.2 | ||
| Turnout | 419 | 100 | |||