Politics of Tonga - Political Parties and Elections

Political Parties and Elections

The electoral system was changed in April 2010, with 17 of 26 representatives now directly elected.

Political parties in Tonga
  • Democratic Labor Party
  • Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands
  • Human Rights and Democracy Movement
  • Sustainable Nation-Building Party
  • People's Democratic Party
  • Portal:Politics
  • List of political parties
  • Politics of Tonga

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