A fragmented field of more than a dozen candidates, including independents and nominees from FAST and HRPP, has produced closely matched trader odds ahead of the September 18 by-election in Samoa’s Vaimauga 3 constituency. The contest follows the Electoral Court’s June ruling voiding the May result after finding both prior winner Lautimuia Uelese Vaʻai and challenger Taioaliʻiseu Fiti Aimaʻasu guilty of corrupt practices, a decision upheld on appeal. Repeat contenders such as Nonu Lemauga Laulu William Mauia, Vaiofuaiupolu Chris Faaofo (HRPP), Sooialo Lemigaoitamalii Sooialo, and Puaalatamai Tupuola Malaeulu Filemoni compete alongside additional independents, splitting support across villages. Local priorities including constituency development funds and cost-of-living concerns further diffuse voter preferences. No single candidate has yet consolidated a clear lead, sustaining even probabilities; further candidate withdrawals, targeted campaigning, or shifts in village-level turnout could alter the balance before polling.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedNonu Lemauga Laulu William Mauia 31%
Vaiofuaiupolu Chris Faaofo 24%
Sooialo Lemigaoitamalii Sooialo 17.0%
Puaalatamai Tupuola Malaeulu Filemoni 3.1%

Nonu Lemauga Laulu William Mauia
31%

Vaiofuaiupolu Chris Faaofo
24%

Sooialo Lemigaoitamalii Sooialo
17%

Puaalatamai Tupuola Malaeulu Filemoni
3%
Nonu Lemauga Laulu William Mauia 31%
Vaiofuaiupolu Chris Faaofo 24%
Sooialo Lemigaoitamalii Sooialo 17.0%
Puaalatamai Tupuola Malaeulu Filemoni 3.1%

Nonu Lemauga Laulu William Mauia
31%

Vaiofuaiupolu Chris Faaofo
24%

Sooialo Lemigaoitamalii Sooialo
17%

Puaalatamai Tupuola Malaeulu Filemoni
3%
This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins the next Vaimauga 3 by-election to the Legislative Assembly of Samoa.
If the result of this election isn't known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".
This market will resolve based on the result of the election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the Office of the Electoral Commission of Samoa (https://www.oec.gov.ws/; https://www.facebook.com/oecsamoa).
Market Opened: Aug 31, 2026, 3:58 PM ET
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0x69c47De9D...This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins the next Vaimauga 3 by-election to the Legislative Assembly of Samoa.
If the result of this election isn't known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".
This market will resolve based on the result of the election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the Office of the Electoral Commission of Samoa (https://www.oec.gov.ws/; https://www.facebook.com/oecsamoa).
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...A fragmented field of more than a dozen candidates, including independents and nominees from FAST and HRPP, has produced closely matched trader odds ahead of the September 18 by-election in Samoa’s Vaimauga 3 constituency. The contest follows the Electoral Court’s June ruling voiding the May result after finding both prior winner Lautimuia Uelese Vaʻai and challenger Taioaliʻiseu Fiti Aimaʻasu guilty of corrupt practices, a decision upheld on appeal. Repeat contenders such as Nonu Lemauga Laulu William Mauia, Vaiofuaiupolu Chris Faaofo (HRPP), Sooialo Lemigaoitamalii Sooialo, and Puaalatamai Tupuola Malaeulu Filemoni compete alongside additional independents, splitting support across villages. Local priorities including constituency development funds and cost-of-living concerns further diffuse voter preferences. No single candidate has yet consolidated a clear lead, sustaining even probabilities; further candidate withdrawals, targeted campaigning, or shifts in village-level turnout could alter the balance before polling.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated



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