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Nov. 5, 2024 Confirmed

Palau
Republic of Palau
Election for Palauan Presidency


General Information

  • The Palauan Presidency. 

Elections for the Senate and House of Delegates are occurring concurrently. 

 

  • Chief of State: President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021) 

  • Head of Government: President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021) 

  • Assembly: bicameral National Congress (Olbiil Era Kelulau) with a multi-seat Senate and 16 seat House of Delegates. 

 

  • The President is elected by majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term. 

  • Members of the Senate are elected by plurality vote in a single, nationwide constituency to 4-year terms.  

  • Members of the House of Delegates are elected by plurality vote in single-seat constituencies to 4-year terms. 

 

The last election was held November 3, 2020. Surangel WHIPPS, Jr won with 56.7% of the vote in the second round. Voter turnout was 61%. 

 

  • Candidate filing deadline: 7 August 2024 

  • Voter registration deadline: 6 September 2024 

 

  • Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. 

    • Independent* 

  • Surangel WHIPPS Jr.  

    • Independent* 

*Note: Although not expressly forbidden by law, Palau does not have political parties or coalitions.  

 

Population and Registered Voters: 

 

Gender Data: 

  • Gender Quota:  No 

  • Female Candidates in this election: No 

  • Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) Categorization: Not available 

 

Disability Data: 

  • Projected population with a disability: 2,889 (2023 est.) 

 

IFES Resources: 

  • Does IFES have a presence in Palau: Yes, Pacific Islands Regional Office 

  • Election Access: Yes 

Election Modified: Oct 23, 2024

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