1969 Tongan general election

General elections were held in Tonga in May 1969.[1]

Electoral system

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The Legislative Assembly had seven directly-elected members; three representing Tongatapu and nearby islands, two representing Haʻapai and two representing Vavaʻu and nearby islands.[2] A further seven members were elected by the nobility based on the same constituencies,[1] seven ministers (including the governors of Haʻapai and Vavaʻu) and a Speaker chosen by the monarch.[3]

Results

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Three incumbent MPs (Pousima Afeaki and Lopeti Tofaimalaealoa of Haʻapai and Lopoi Tupou of Tongatapu) lost their seats.[1]

Constituency Elected members
Commoners
Haʻapai Tevita Sale Taufa
Latunipulu Unga
Tongatapu Tuilatai Mataele
Vili Ahio Vaipulu
Sekonaia Tu'akoi
Vavaʻu Lataipouono Niusini
Masao Paasi
Source: Pacific Islands Monthly

Aftermath

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The newly elected Legislative Assembly was opened by King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV on 19 June.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d They clowned their man to victory Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1969, p33
  2. ^ New Tongan Parliament Elected Pacific Islands Monthly, June 1948, p74
  3. ^ Tonga Elects New Parliament: History of the Growth of Democracy Recalled Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1948, pp21–22