'Akilisi Pohiva, who was removed from Tonga's prime ministerial post by King Tupou VI in August, has been re-elected.
Mr Pohiva got 14 votes in the 26 member House, with the only other contender, former deputy prime minister Siaosi Sovaleni getting 12.
'Akilisi Pohiva Photo: RNZ / Koro Vaka'uta
The result was announced by the interim speaker Lord Tangi after he presented the results of today's secret ballot to the King.
Mr Pohiva's Democratic party had a resounding victory in the November election, winning 14 of the 17 People's Representatives seats.