The Hela Provincial Police Commander, Michael Welly has confirmed reports of a fight in Magarima on Thursday.
He said he has yet to receive a full report, however there were some properties destroyed.
He said the fight was between two rival candidates and their supporters at Hiri Council Ward, in the Lower Wage LLG.
A security response unit was dispatched to the location and dissolved the tension.
Ballot boxes where than moved to Magarima Station.
Charmaine Poriambep reports