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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]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-reform candidates | 38,196 | 57.25 | 6 | 0 | |
| Anti-reform candidates | 28,517 | 42.75 | 3 | 0 | |
| Nobles' representatives | 9 | 0 | |||
| Total | 66,713 | 100.00 | 18 | 0 | |
| Valid votes | 27,935 | 99.95 | |||
| Invalid/blank votes | 13 | 0.05 | |||
| Total votes | 27,948 | 100.00 | |||
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,830 | 56.09 | |||
| Source: Nohlen et al. | |||||
| Constituency | Nobles' representatives | People's representatives |
|---|---|---|
| Tongatapu | Hon Lasike | 'Akilisi Pohiva |
| Hon Kalanivalu | Mahe 'Uli'uli Tupouniua | |
| Hon Tu'ivakano | Viliami Fukofuka | |
| Vava'u | Hon Veikune | Samiu Vaipulu |
| Hon Fulivai | Masao Paasi | |
| Eua | Hon Nuku | Tu'ipulotu L. Lauaki |
| Niuas | Hon Fusitu'a | 'Aisea Ta'ofi |
| Ha'apai | Hon Malupõ | 'Uliti Uata |
| Hon Tu'iha'angana | Sione Teisina Fuko | |
| Source: Tongatapu.net | ||
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