The Penrhyn by-election was a by-election in the Cook Islands electorate of Penrhyn. It was held on 27 June 2002, and was precipitated by the disqualification of Tepure Tapaitau.
The poll was won by the Cook Islands Party's Wilkie Rasmussen.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Islands | Wilkie Rasmussen | 104 | 51.0 | ||
| Independent | Tepure Tapaitau | 100 | 49.0 | ||
| Turnout | 204 | ||||