Tongan general election, 1996

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General elections were held in Tonga on 24 and 25 January 1996 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.^[1] The nobles were elected on 24 January and the nine people's representatives on 25 January. A total of 61 candidates ran for the latter.^[2] Voter turnout was 56.1%.^[3]

Results

By constituency

Noble Representatives

Tongatapu (3 members)^[1]

1. Hon Lasike
2. Hon Kalanivalu
3. Hon Tu'ivakano

Vava'u (2 members)

1. Hon Veikune
2. Hon Fulivai

Eua (1 member)

1. Hon Nuku

Niuas (1 member)

1. Hon Fusitu'a

Ha'apai (2 members)

1. Hon Malupõ
2. Hon Tu'iha'angana

People's Representatives

Tongatapu (3 members)

1. 'Akilisi Pohiva
2. Mahe 'Uli'uli Tupouniua
3. Viliami Fukofuka

Vava'u (2 members)

1. Samiu Vaipulu
2. Masao Paasi

Eua (1 member)

1. Tu'ipulotu L. Lauaki

Niuas (1 member)

1. 'Aisea Ta'ofi

Ha'apai (2 members)

1. 'Uliti Uata
2. Sione Teisina Fuko

References

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