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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. 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. Voter turnout was 56.1%.
Contents
Noble Representatives
Tongatapu (3 members)
- Hon Lasike
- Hon Kalanivalu
- Hon Tu'ivakano
Vava'u (2 members)
- Hon Veikune
- Hon Fulivai
Eua (1 member)
- Hon Nuku
Niuas (1 member)
- Hon Fusitu'a
Ha'apai (2 members)
- Hon Malupõ
- Hon Tu'iha'angana
People's Representatives
Tongatapu (3 members)
- 'Akilisi Pohiva
- Mahe 'Uli'uli Tupouniua
- Viliami Fukofuka
Vava'u (2 members)
- Samiu Vaipulu
- Masao Paasi
Eua (1 member)
- Tu'ipulotu L. Lauaki
Niuas (1 member)
- 'Aisea Ta'ofi
Ha'apai (2 members)
- 'Uliti Uata
- Sione Teisina Fuko
References
Tongan general election, 1996 Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA