1999 Tongan general election explained

General elections were held in Tonga on 10 and 11 March 1999 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.^[1] Voter turnout was 50.7%.^[2] Pro-reform candidates won a majority of seats, despite receiving fewer votes.^[3]

Results

Elected members

Constituency	Nobles' representatives	People's representatives
Tongatapu	Hon Lasike	ʻAkilisi Pōhiva
	Hon Fohe	Feleti Sevele
	Hon Tu'ivakano	ʻEsau Namoa
Vava'u	Hon Veikune	James W. K. Harris
	Hon Fulivai	Samiu Vaipulu
Eua	Hon Nuku	Sunia Fili
Niuas	Lord Ma'atu	'Aisea Ta'ofi
Ha'apai	Hon Malupõ	Pita Vi
	Havea Tu‘iha‘angana	'Uliti Uata
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Notes and References

1. http://www.electionguide.org/results.php?ID=731 Legislative Elections for Tonga 1999
2. James . Kerry . The Recent Elections in Tonga: Democratic Supporters Win but Does Democracy Follow? . Journal of Pacific History . 37 . 3 . 2002 . 314 . 10.1080/0022334022000047858.
3. [Dieter Nohlen]