The Tongatapu by-election of 2005 was a by-election held to elect a new People's Representative to the Tongan Legislative Assembly. The vacancy occurred following the appointment of the incumbent, Feleti Sevele, to cabinet. The by-election was won by former Police Minister Clive Edwards.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDP | Clive Edwards | 5459 | 38.3 | ||
| Independent | Finau Hevaha Tutone | 4735 | 33.2 | ||
| Independent | Mateitalo F. Mahu'inga | 1856 | 13.0 | ||
| Independent | Fuiva Ruby Adeline Kavaliku | 840 | 5.9 | ||
| Independent | Semisi Kailahi | 305 | 2.1 | ||
| Independent | Vikiami Kini Mangisi | 196 | 1.4 | ||
| Independent | Alisi Pone Fotu | 129 | 0.9 | ||
| Independent | Nalesoni Leka | 107 | 0.8 | ||
| Independent | Isikeli Vave | 97 | 0.7 | ||
| Independent | Semisi Tupou | 90 | 0.6 | ||
| Independent | Fonongaika Tu'ipeatau | 86 | 0.6 | ||
| Independent | Semisi P. I. Tapueluelu | 85 | 0.6 | ||
| Independent | Kamipeli Tofa'imala'e'aloa | 68 | 0.5 | ||
| Independent | Kaio Vehikite | 64 | 0.4 | ||
| Independent | Siosaia Kamea | 45 | 0.3 | ||
| Independent | Aisake Fa'alongo Filimone | 30 | 0.2 | ||
| Independent | Pita Uikilotu | 26 | 0.2 | ||
| Independent | Hoatatau Tenisi | 25 | 0.2 | ||
| Turnout | 14243 | 100.0 | |||
| PDP gain from HRDM | Swing | ||||
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