2023 Vaimauga 3 by-election

A by-election was held in the Vaimauga 3 constituency in Samoa on 24 February 2023. The by-election was triggered by the death of the incumbent member of parliament Tapunuu Niko Lee Hang of the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP), in November 2022. A constituency widely considered an HRPP stronghold, former shipping executive Lautimuia Uelese Vaʻai of the ruling Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party won the by-election with 56%. He defeated Samau Leatigagaeono Timani of the opposition HRPP, who obtained 39%, and Independent candidate Feagaimaalii Bruce Toomalatai who garnered 3%.