🇹🇴 Tonga: Politics & Democracy
Current leaders
Tupou VI of Tonga
Head of State
Fatafehi Fakafānua, 8th Lord Fakafānua
Head of Government · independent politician
Upcoming elections
2026 Niua 17 by-election
2026-10-08T00:00:00ZFrequently asked questions
Who leads Tonga?
Tupou VI of Tonga is Tonga's head of state; Fatafehi Fakafānua, 8th Lord Fakafānua serves as head of government (independent politician).
When is the next election in Tonga?
2026 Niua 17 by-election is scheduled for 2026-10-08T00:00:00Z.