General elections were held in Tonga on 28 May 1954.[1] An amended electoral law had been passed in 1951 to allow women to vote for the first time in the elections; however, a technical error in the legislation was discovered that meant the franchise could not be extended in time to take effect for the 1954 elections.[1]
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,[2] [1] seven ministers (including the governors of Haʻapai and Vavaʻu) and a Speaker chosen by the monarch, Sālote Tupou III.[3]
| Constituency | Elected members | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commoners | |||
| Haʻapai | Pousima 'Afeaki | ||
| V.L. Tu'akihekolo | Re-elected | ||
| Tongatapu | Molitoni Finau | Re-elected | |
| Sekonaia Tu'akoi | Re-elected | ||
| Harry Percival Vete | |||
| Vavaʻu | Samisoni Puliuvea Afuha'amango | Re-elected | |
| T. Mafua | Re-elected | ||
| Nobles | |||
| Haʻapai | Tu'iha'angana | Re-elected | |
| Tuita | Re-elected | ||
| Tongatapu | Fusitu'a | ||
| Semisi Fonua | Re-elected | ||
| Lavaka | |||
| Vavaʻu | Tu'ilakepa | ||
| Veikune | Re-elected | ||
| Source: Pacific Islands Monthly | |||