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One nominee was named today (January 21) for the by-election in the Fort Street Constituency of the Eastern District Council.
The nominee was Chu Hon Wah. This was the third nomination since nominations opened on January 13. The personal particulars of the three nominees are:
Name Occupation Political Affiliation
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Choi Sai Chuen Managing director ---
Tang Chui Chung Registered social worker Independent
Democrat
Chu Hon Wah --- Democratic Alliance
for Betterment of
Hong Kong
For the by-election in the Nam Cheong Central Constituency of the Sham Shui Po District Council, no nomination was received today, and the two nominees who have been named so far are:
Name Occupation Political Affiliation
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Cheung Chi Keung Public transport Hong Kong Association
worker (translation for Democracy and
from Chinese) People's Livelihood
Cheung Man To, Barrister-at-law Democratic Alliance
Raymond for Betterment of
Hong Kong
The nomination period for the two by-elections will end next Wednesday (January 26).
Polls will be held on Sunday, March 6, to return a District Council member each in the two constituencies.
Ends/Friday, January 21, 2005
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