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Lord Vaea was one of the nine noble representative in this last parliament and is running again.
He says whoever makes it into the house needs to make sure legislative action occurs rather than just talk.
Siaosi Sovaleni was deputy prime minister until just after the dissolution when he was dismissed for supposedly supporting the move.
He's thankful for the time spent in cabinet.
Mr Sovaleni, one-time Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, says his vision is to build a sustainable future for Tonga.
As a former Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Sovaleni is also considered a potential prime minister.
But it's not something he is contemplating.
Another name mentioned is 'Aisake Eke, who is standing for his third term of parliament.
He had the ignominy of being one of two finance ministers sacked by the now interim Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva.
Dr Eke is philosophical about his chances and tends to emphasise his economic focus.
He says he wants to address areas like Tonga's nagging unemployment problem.
Lord Vaea believes upskilling is a good way to address unemployment.
He says that with added skills will come added value and the potential for more export of labour and human resources overseas.
On the ground in Tonga, Vaea says whoever gets into power needs to mend fences with the business community.
All three men are clear that they are content with the status quo when it comes to the power structure that the King heads.
Members of the interim government have continued to call for cabinet members to be on the King's Privy Council despite the dissolution being triggered by claims they were trying to gather more power for themselves.
Interim Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva was unavailable for comment.
