title: 2005 Niuas by-election
text: # 2005 Niuas by-election
  
  The Niuas by-election of 2005 was held on 5 May 2005 to elect a new People's Representative to the Tongan Legislative Assembly. The vacancy occurred following the appointment of the incumbent, Sione Haukinima, to cabinet. The by-election was won by Lepolo Taunisila, who became the first woman to sit in the Legislative Assembly in twenty years.
  
  Niuas by-election, 5 May 2005 (1 member) :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Independent | Lepolo Taunisila | 455 | 37.0 |
  | | Independent | Feinga 'Iloa | 335 | 27.2 |
  | | Independent | Falaniai Taukei'aho | 236 | 19.2 |
  | | Independent | Oketi Lotulelei 'Akau'ola | 129 | 10.5 |
  | | Independent | Sione Kietonga Lauteau Holi | 76 | 6.2 |
  | Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1231 | 100.0 |
  
  Results from Matangi Tonga.
  
  