Tongatapu 5 is an electoral constituency for the Legislative Assembly in the Kingdom of Tonga. It was established for the November 2010 general election, when the multi-seat regional constituencies for People's Representatives were replaced by single-seat constituencies, electing one representative via the first past the post electoral system. Located in the central-western part of the country's main island, Tongatapu, it encompasses the villages of Kanokupolu, Haʻatafu, Kolovai, Haʻavakatolo, ʻAhau, Foʻui, Teʻekiu, Masilamea, Nukunuku, Matafonua, Matahau, Vaotuʻu, Fahefa, Kalaʻau, Haʻutu, and ʻAtata.[1]
| Tongatapu 5 | |
|---|---|
| Constituency for the Legislative Assembly of Tonga | |
| Region | Tongatapu |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 2010 |
| Number of members | 1 |
| Party | Independent |
| Member(s) | ʻAisake Eke |
Its first ever representative in 2010 was ʻAisake Eke, who was not a member of any political party, and was a first time MP. Of Tongatapu's ten constituencies, Tongatapu 5 was the only one not to be won by the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands, but Eke was viewed as a pro-democracy independent close to the party, and had even considered running as a party member.[2][3] For the 2014 election, he did exactly that, and retained his seat, this time for the Democratic Party.[4][5] Eke lost the seat to Losaline Ma'asi in 2017, but regained it at the 2021 election.[6][7]
Members of Parliament
edit| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ʻAisake Eke | Independent | |
| 2014 | ʻAisake Eke | Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands | |
| 2017 | Losaline Ma'asi | Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands | |
| 2021 | ʻAisake Eke | independent | |
Election results
edit2014
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPFI | ʻAisake Eke | 1621 | 57.7 | +33.6 | |
| (unknown) | Maliu Moeao Takai | 1076 | 38.3 | +16.4 | |
| (unknown) | Lia Manatufa’oa | 71 | 2.5 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Viliami Mangisi | 41 | 1.5 | n/a | |
| Turnout | 2809 | ||||
| Majority | 545 | 19.4 | +17.2 | ||
| DPFI gain from Independent | Swing | n/a | |||
2010
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | ʻAisake Eke | 679 | 24.1 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Maliu Moeao Takai | 616 | 21.9 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Siale Napaʻa Fihaki | 302 | 10.7 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Hekisou Fifita | 285 | 10.1 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Sione Loseli | 238 | 8.5 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Semisi Tongia | 233 | 8.3 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Lopeti Senituli | 155 | 5.5 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Sione Tuʻalau Mangisi | 116 | 4.1 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Sione Langi Vailanu | 98 | 3.5 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Sitiveni Takaetali Finau | 46 | 1.6 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | ʻOfa Tautuiaki | 24 | 0.9 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Pita Ikataʻane Finaulahi | 19 | 0.7 | n/a | |
| (unknown) | Sateki Finau | 4 | 0.1 | n/a | |
| Turnout | 2815 | ||||
| Majority | 63 | 2.2 | n/a | ||
| Independent win (new seat) | |||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Tongatapu 5 polling stations" Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine, Parliament of Tonga
- ^ "KINGDOM OF TONGA LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS OF 25 NOVEMBER 2010". Adam Carr. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "“Demo Party” win landslide victory in first democratic government", Taimi Media Network, 1 December 2010
- ^ List of Democratic Party candidates in the 2014 election, Koe Kele'a, 25 November 2014
- ^ "Final Results for General Election 2014", Tongan Electoral Commission
- ^ "A sobering reality hits Democrats after election losses; voters elect nine new faces". Kaniva Tonga. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Tonga elects all-male parliament with nine new People's Reps". Matangi Tonga. 18 November 2021. Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.