2013 Murienua by-election
A by-election was held in the Cook Islands electorate of Murienua on 19 September 2013. The by-election was precipitated by the resignation of sitting MP Tom Marsters following his appointment as Queen's Representative.
Planning for the by-election began immediately following the announcement of Marsters' appointment. Initially the by-election was expected to happen in August, but it was later delayed until September.
The election was contested by two candidates: the Cook Islands Party's Kaota Tuariki and the Democratic Party's James Beer. It was won by Tuariki.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Islands | Kaota Tuariki | 219 | 53.0% | ||
| Democratic | James Beer | 194 | 47.0% | ||
| Turnout | 413 | 79.9% | |||
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