2009 Micronesian parliamentary election

2009 Micronesian parliamentary election
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10 out of 14 seats in Congress
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Parliamentary elections were held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 3 March 2009.[1] As there were no political parties, all 21 candidates ran as independents.[1] Three were returned unopposed.[2]

Electoral system

At the time of the election, Congress consisted of 14 members, of which 10 were elected for two-year terms and four elected for four-year terms.[1] The 2009 elections were for the 10 two-year term seats.[1]

Conduct

The Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership (APDP) was invited to monitor the elections by the Micronesian government.[1] The APDP sent 18 observers, who reported "some irregularities and procedural inconsistencies".[1]

Results

The results from nine constituencies were certified by the National Election Director on 16 March. A recount was ordered for one seat, with the winner confirmed on 24 March.[1]

State District Candidate Votes % Notes
Chuuk Election District 1 Peter Sitan 1,911 41.04 Elected
Tender Haser Rickysach 1,373 29.49
Able M. Kristoph 1,372 29.47
Election District 2 Roger Mori 2,908 54.07 Elected
Tesime Kofot 2,470 45.93
Election District 3 Joe N. Suka 2,569 39.90 Elected
Anucha Styephan Hallers 1,946 30.23
Ignacio Stephen 1,923 29.87
Election District 4 Tiwiter Aritos 3,866 54.31 Elected
Esly K. Kanto 3,252 45.69
Election District 5 Tony Otto 928 33.32 Elected
Moses A. Nelson 903 32.42
Lambert N. Lokopwe 777 27.90
Masachiro Christlib 177 6.36
Kosrae Election District Paliknoa K. Welly 1,811 100 Elected unopposed
Pohnpei Election District 1 Dohsis Halbert 2,876 100 Elected unopposed
Election District 2 Dion G. Neth 2,896 50.51 Elected
Berny Martín 2,838 49.49
Election District 3 Fredrico Primo 2,737 100 Elected unopposed
Yap Election District Isaac V. Figir 2,104 76.59 Elected
Fidelis F. Thiyer 643 23.41
Source:[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Micronesia (Federated States of): Congress IPU
  2. ^ Federated States of Micronesia Congressional election of 3 March 2009 Adam Carr
  3. ^ "Second Update: UNOFFICIAL Election Results for the FSM National Election 2009". www.fsmpio.fm. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2009-03-12.