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General elections were held in Tonga in May 1969.^[1]

Electoral system

The Legislative Assembly had seven directly-elected members; three representing Tongatapu and nearby islands, two representing Haʻapai and two representing Vavaʻu and nearby islands.^[2] A further seven members were elected by the nobility based on the same constituencies,^[1] seven ministers (including the governors of Haʻapai and Vavaʻu) and a Speaker chosen by the monarch.^[3]

Results

Three incumbent MPs (Pousima Afeaki and Lopeti Tofaimalaealoa of Haʻapai and Lopoi Tupou of Tongatapu) lost their seats.^[1]

Aftermath

The newly elected Legislative Assembly was opened by King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV on 19 June.^[1]

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