2000 Hong Kong Island by-election

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. Cheng was subsequently jailed for abuse of office.

2000 Hong Kong Island by-election
10 December 2000
Turnout33.27%
 
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%
Member before election

Gary Cheng (declined seat)
DAB

 Elected Member

Audrey Eu
Independent

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