Hong Kong Island by-election, 2000

Hong Kong Island by-election, 2000

10 December 2000

Candidate Audrey Eu Chung Shu-kun Party Independent DAB Alliance Pro-democracy Pro-Beijing Popular vote 108,401 78,282 Percentage 52.11% 37.63%

Legislative Councilor before election Gary Cheng DAB Elected Legislative Councilor Audrey Eu Independent

The Hong Kong Island by-election, 2000 was held on 10 December 2000, when then Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB) vice-chairman Gary Cheng declined to accept his seat as a result of a scandal. Audrey Eu, who was then running as an independent backed by the pro-democracy camp won the by-election with 52.1% of valid vote.^[1] Cheng was subsequently jailed for abuse of office.^[2]

General outcome

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