Who We Are
The Tonga Electoral Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Electoral Commission Act 2010. The Commission is entrusted with ensuring the integrity of Tonga’s democratic processes and operates with a high degree of independence in the performance of its duties.
Legal Framework
The work of the Commission is guided by the following statutes and regulations:
- Constitution of Tonga
- Electoral Act 1989
- Electoral Commission Act 2010
- Legislative Assembly Act
- District and Town Officers Act
- Electoral Regulations
- District and Town Officers Election Regulations
- Electoral (Election of Representatives of the Nobles) Regulations.
Our Objectives
We are committed to:
Helping the people of Tonga:
- Ensuring all elections are conducted independently, impartially and in a free, fair and peaceful environment
- Understand the democratic process
- Be encouraged to actively participate in elections
- Appreciate the benefits of exercising their rights to vote
- Learn how to register as an elector, and
- To ensure an updated and accurate electoral roll
- Provide support to electors, candidates and electoral officials
