The Kingdom of Tonga held its general election on 20 November 2025 to elect the 26 members of the Legislative Assembly (Fale Alea), comprising:
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17 People’s Representatives (elected by universal suffrage)
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9 Nobles’ Representatives (elected by members of the hereditary nobility)
The election was conducted under the constitutional arrangements introduced in 2010, which strengthened Tonga’s parliamentary democracy and clarified the powers of the Legislative Assembly.
2. MEMBERS ELECTED – PEOPLE’S REPRESENTATIVES (17)
(RNZ-confirmed winners; “elected” = new, “reelected” = returned)
Source: RNZ Pacific – Tonga Electoral Commission results.
| Constituency | Member | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tongatapu 1 | Tevita Puloka | Reelected |
| Tongatapu 2 | Sēmisi Sika | Reelected |
| Tongatapu 3 | Hu‘akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni | Reelected |
| Tongatapu 4 | Mateni Tapueluelu | Reelected |
| Tongatapu 5 | Dr ʻAisake Valu Eke | Reelected |
| Tongatapu 6 | Fane Fotu Fituafe | Elected (New) |
| Tongatapu 7 | Paula Piukala | Reelected |
| Tongatapu 8 | Viliami Sisifa | Elected (New) |
| Tongatapu 9 | Dr Sevenitini Toumo‘ua | Reelected |
| Tongatapu 10 | Kapelieli Lanumata | Reelected |
| ʻEua 11 | Dr Taniela Fusimalohi | Reelected |
| Haʻapai 12 | Saimone Vuki | Elected (New) |
| Haʻapai 13 | Esafe Latu | Elected (New) |
| Vavaʻu 14 | Dr Moʻale ʻOtunuku | Reelected |
| Vavaʻu 15 | Dr Alani Tangitau | Elected (New) |
| Vavaʻu 16 | Viliami Latu | Reelected |
| Niua 17 | Latai Tangimana | Elected (New) |
Summary:
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7 newly elected MPs
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10 reelected MPs
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1 woman elected (Tongatapu 6 – Fane Fituafe)
3. MEMBERS ELECTED – NOBLES’ REPRESENTATIVES (9)
(Elected by the nobles; RNZ / PINA verified)
| Noble Seat | Member | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ʻEua | Lord Ve‘ehala | Elected (New) |
| Niua | Prince Kalaniuvalu Fotofili | Elected (Unopposed) |
| Haʻapai | Lord Fakafānua | Reelected |
| Haʻapai | Lord Tuiha‘angana | Reelected |
| Tongatapu | Lord Ma‘afu | Elected (New) |
| Tongatapu | Lord Vaea | Elected |
| Tongatapu | Lord Tu‘ivakano | Elected |
| Vavaʻu | Lord Tu‘iafitu | Reelected |
| Vavaʻu | Lord Tu‘ilakepa | Reelected |
Summary:
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2 newly elected nobles
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7 reelected nobles
4. TURNOUT & CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION
Turnout
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The official turnout for the People’s Representatives election was 49.4% of registered voters.
(Source: RNZ reporting on Tonga Electoral Commission)
Conduct
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According to the Supervisor of Elections, polling was conducted peacefully and without procedural irregularities.
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No credible reports of electoral misconduct or disruptions were recorded.
(Source: RNZ Pacific official election coverage)
5. OFFICIAL LINKS
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Legislative Assembly of Tonga – Members
https://parliament.gov.to/en/members
(Will contain the updated list for the 2025–2028 term once published.) -
2025 General Election Summary (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Tongan_general_election -
RNZ Pacific – Confirmed Results
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/579540/tonga-election-eight-new-mps-elected-to-parliament-amid-continuing-decline-in-voter-turnout -
PINA – Nobles’ Representatives Results
https://pina.com.fj/2025/11/20/tonga-election-nine-noble-seats-decided
