The race for the Goilala seat has reached the 27th exclusion, leaving only three candidates now.
Closer to the finish line, incumbent sitting member William Samb is leading by at least 2,821 votes.
He needs 1,683 more to reach the absolute majority of 7,687.
Remaining ballot papers to count are 15,372.
Following are progressive results:
Goilala Open- after elimination 27
|
CANDIDATE |
PARTY |
TALLY |
|
William Samb |
PANGU |
6,003 |
|
Alex Hoem Robert |
NA |
3,182 |
|
Mathew Poia |
Independent |
3,164 |
The member for Goilala Open should be identified today.
(Loop file pic)