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Polling officials "black-marked" from future elections

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By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 18 January 2026, 9:00AM

Eight polling officials will not be rehired in future elections, and two others have had their allowances cut following investigations into misconduct during the 2025 general election, Electoral Commissioner Tuiafelolo John Stanley said Friday.

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 18 January 2026, 9:00AM

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