Election Profile:
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At stake in this election:
- The office of President of Palau
Description of government structure:
- Chief of State: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr
- Head of Government: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr
- Assembly: Palau has a bicameral Parliament (Olbiil Era Kelulau) consisting of the Senate with 9 seats and the House of Delegates with 16 seats.
Description of electoral system:
- The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 4-year term.
- In the Senate 9 members are elected by popular vote on a population basis to serve 4-year terms. In the House of Delegates 16 members are elected by popular vote to serve 4-year terms.
Main Candidates in the Presidential race:
- Elias Camsek CHIN
Independent(s): N/A - Johnson TORIBIONG
Independent(s): N/A
Population and number of registered voters:
- Population: 21,093 (July 2008 est.)
- Registered Voters: N/A
Last Updated on 02/22/2006
