The election is for the members of the FSM National Congress, Chuuk’s governor and lt. governor, and Pohnpei’s constitutional convention delegates.
Chuuk Gov. Wesley Simina is running against Gillian Doone and Redley Killion.
Chuuk election officer Koichiro Koichiy said the number of registered voters on Saipan has decreased but “we are still hoping for a good turnout.”
The polling center opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 7 p.m.
Koichiy said after the counting of ballots, the ballot box will be flown to Chuuk.
As of 3 p.m. yesterday, less than 50 percent of the total registered voters had cast their votes.
For Northern Namones, comprising Weno, Piis Paneu and Fono, only 56 of the 142 registered voters had cast their ballots.
Own Cholymay, Northern Namones poll officer; expected more voters heading to the polling center after work hours.
Mortlock poll officer Aikichy Lepuach said some registered voters were not able to vote because their names were not on the master list.
He said these voters were able to register but their names were not included on the list from the main office in Chuuk.
The Office of the National Elections Commission certified the following candidates for the FSM Congress:
Chuuk — Peter M. Sitan, Able M. Kristoph, Tender Haser RickySach, Tesime Kofot, Roger S. Mori, Joe N. Suka, Anucha Stephen Hallers, Ignacio Stephen, Tiwiter H. Aritos, Esly K Kando, Moses Nelson, Lambert N. Lokopwe Jr., Masachiro Christlib and Tony H. Otto.
Pohnpei — Dohsis Halbert, Dion G. Neth, Fredrico O. Primo and Berney Martin.
Kosrae — Paliknoa K. Welly
Yap — Isaac V. Figir and Fidelis Thiyer.
