Their writs were issued by the acting Governor General, Leo Dion.
For Central provinces the Kairuku rural ward 5, Koiari Rural ward 2, Rigo coast wards 2, 9 and 10 will all be going for their by-elections.
In Manus, Bisakani rural Ward 8, Tetidu Rural Ward 6, Rapatona Rural Ward 1 and Aua Wuvulu rural ward 5.
While in Morobe province, Buang rural and Wau Bulolo urban will both go to the polls for their president seat.