Tongatapu 8 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 on the country's main island, Tongatapu, it encompasses the villages of Malapo, Vaini, Longoteme, Folaha, Nukuhetulu, Kauvai, and Veitongo.Tonga Electoral Commission
Its first ever representative was Sione Taione, a first time MP, representing the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands.2010 election results for Tongatapu, Matangi Tonga At the 2014 election he was replaced by Semisi Fakahau, who held it until his death in 2022. The subsequent by-election was won by Johnny Taione.
Members of Parliament ElectionMemberParty 2010 Sione Taione Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands 2014 Semisi Fakahau Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands 2017 2021 2023 by-election Johnny Taione Independent
Election results
2010
2014 Along with five other incumbent DPFI MPs, Sione Taione was not selected as a DPFI candidate for this election, and announced he would be running as an independent candidate."6 members of the Democratic Party will stand as independents" , Tonga Daily News, 2 September 2014
See also Constituencies of Tonga
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