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Following the counting of special votes, the seat of Akaoa was a tie between the Cook Islands Party's Teariki Heather and the Democratic Party's Keu Mataroa. An electoral petition has been filed, and the seat may require a by-election. Eight other electoral petitions have also been filed, in the seats of Amuri-Ureia, Arutanga, Avatiu, Manihiki, Matavera, Mauke, Titikaveka, and Vaipae-Tautu.

Results

Party Totals

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Electorate Results

Seats in bold are subject to an election petition. Jim Marurai has been the prime minister of the Cook Islands since December 14, 2004 when he was elected by Parliament by a vote of 14-9. ...

Sources

• Cook Islands government returned in snap election (SMH)
• Cook Islands Herald
• Democrats likely winner in Cook Islands poll (Radio NZ)
• Final results of the Cook Islands election 2006

See also

• Electoral calendar

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