The Aoke-Langalanga by-election, 2008 was a by-election for the Aoke-Langalanga constituency in the National Parliament of Solomon Islands. It was held following the death of sitting MP (and former Prime Minister) Bartholomew Ulufa'alu, of the Liberal Party."New Members for East Malaita and Aoke-Langalanga", Solomon Times, March 29, 2008
Ten candidates (nine men and one woman) stood for the by-election, which was held on March 28, 2008."TWO NEW MALAITA MPs SWORN-IN", National Parliament of Solomon Islands
Matthew Cooper Wale, of the Democratic Party,"The Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale", National Parliament of Solomon Islands obtained 1,608 votes, while Billy Manu, in second place, "polled a little over 1000 ballots". Voter turn-out was about 70%."New Members for East Malaita and Aoke-Langalanga", Solomon Times, March 29, 2008"TWO NEW MALAITA MPs SWORN-IN", National Parliament of Solomon Islands
Results
See also List of Solomon Islands by-elections
References