Election Profile:

Flag of Palau Source for election date

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