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Elections in Tonga
Sovereign state
Elections in Tonga: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Fatafehi Fakafānua, 8th Lord Fakafānua.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Fatafehi Fakafānua, 8th Lord Fakafānua live
Head of government - independent politician
In office since
18 December 2025
Party
independent politician
Head of state
Tupou VI of Tonga
Region
Oceania
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Next election
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Government
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Capital
Nukuʻalofa
Population
108 020
Country facts
Legislature
Legislative Assembly of Tonga
Established
1970
Currency
Tongan paʻanga
Official language
English
Capital
Nukuʻalofa
Region
Oceania
Area
748 km2
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Election history
20 November 2025parliamentary
Tongan general election
18 November 2021parliamentary
Tongan general election
16 November 2017parliamentary
Tongan general election
27 November 2014parliamentary
Tongan general election
25 November 2010parliamentary
Tongan general election
1 January 2008parliamentary
Tongan general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - ʻAisake Eke Fatafehi Fakafānua, 8th Lord Fakafānua
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Tonga?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Tonga?
The head of government is Fatafehi Fakafānua, 8th Lord Fakafānua (independent politician).
When was the last election in Tonga?
The most recent was the Tongan general election on 20 November 2025.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.