At Stake in this Election:  

• The Palauan Presidency. 

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

Government Structure:  

• 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. 

Electoral System: 

• 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. 

Last Election:  

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%. 

Key Deadlines:  

• Candidate filing deadline: 7 August 2024 

• Voter registration deadline: 6 September 2024 

Main Candidates in this Election: 

• 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: 

• Population: 18,058 (2023 est.)  

• Registered Voters: 16,627 (2024) 

Gender Data: 

• Female Population: 8,698 (2023 est.) 

• CEDAW Status: Signed 20 Sep 2011   

• Gender Quota:  No 

• Female Candidates in this election: No 

• Number of Female Legislators (pre-election):  1 of 12 (8%) in the Senate and 1 of 16 (6%) in the House of Delegates  

• Human Development Index (HDI) Position:  0.797, High, rank 71 (2024) 

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

Disability Data: 

• CRPD Status:  Signed 20 Sep 2011   

• 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