There are four candidates for the president including their running mates. There are 44 candidates for the Senate and seven of whom are women. There are 13 seats in the Senate. The women who will run for the Senate are Joan Demei, Dilmei Olkeriil, Kathy Kesolei, Risong Tarkong, Regina Mesebeluu, Jennifer Sugiyama-Yano and Lorenza Olkeriil.
All of President Remengesau’s cabinet members are also running for the Senate except Health Minister Victor Yano. Six incumbent senators are seeking reelections and they are Sens. Mlib Tmetuchl, Alfonso Diaz, Caleb Otto, Yukiwo Dengokl, Hokkons Baules and Santy Asanuma. For the House of Delegates, there are 48 candidates with 16 seats are for grabs. Incumbent Peleliu Delegate Jonathan Isechal was the lone candidate for the state.
There are four candidates for Melekeok State, three for Hatohobei State, three for Koror, three for Ngardmau, seven for Ngchesar, two for Aimeliik, four for Ngarchelong, two for Ngatpang, three for Ngiwal, two for Airai, three for Angaur, three for Ngaremlengui, three for Ngaraard, two for Kayangel, and two for Sonsorol.
The general elections is set on Nov. 4 , the voters will also vote on the 22 proposed amendments to the Constitution. The commission scheduled the deadline for voter’s registration on Sept. 5 while the primary election is set on Sept. 23 which will determine who among the presidential candidates for presidency will face each other on the general elections. Avery Midas ,Election Officer said the final number of registered
voters will be determined after Sept. 5.
