2024 Palauan general election

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2024 Palauan general election
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Presidential election
 
Surangel Whipps Jr. at Japan-Palau Summit September 2022.jpg
Tommy Remengesau 2016.jpg
Nominee Surangel Whipps Jr. Thomas Remengesau Jr.
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote5,6264,103
Percentage57.74%42.11%
President before election

Surangel Whipps Jr.
Independent

President after election

Surangel Whipps Jr.
Independent

Vice Presidential election
 
Vice President Raynold Oilouch 2017.jpg
Uduch Sengebau Senior official portrait in 2021.jpg
Nominee Raynold Oilouch Uduch Sengebau Senior
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote6,7262,829
Percentage70.25%29.55%
Vice President before election

Uduch Sengebau Senior

Vice President after election

Raynold Oilouch
Independent

General elections were held in Palau on 5 November 2024 to elect a President and the National Congress. [1] [2] Incumbent President Surangel Whipps Jr. faced former president Tommy Remengesau Jr. in the election, and was reelected in a landslide. This was the first presidential election where Remengesau lost.

Contents

Electoral system

The president was elected using the two-round system. [3]

The 15 members of the Senate were elected from a single nationwide constituency by block voting, with each voter having 15 votes to cast. The 16 members of the House of Delegates were elected in single-member constituencies based on the states using first-past-the-post voting. [4]

Candidates

For President

Declared

CandidateExperienceHome stateCampaignRef.
Date announced
Surangel Whipps Jr. at Japan-Palau Summit September 2022.jpg
Surangel Whipps Jr.
(born 1968, age 56)		 President
(since 2021)
Other offices:
Senator
(2009–2016)		 Flag of Ngatpang.svg
Ngatpang 		Palauan People First [5]
[6]
[7]
11 February 2024
Tommy Remengesau 2016.jpg
Thomas Remengesau Jr.
(born 1956, age 68)		 President
(2001–2009, 2013–2021)
Other offices:
Vice President
(1993–2001)
Minister of Administration
(1993–2001)		 Flag of Koror State.png
Koror 		Together, we can make tomorrow Better [7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
[11]
24 February 2024

For Vice President

CandidateExperienceHome stateCampaignRef.
Date announced
Uduch Sengebau Senior official portrait in 2021.jpg
Uduch Sengebau Senior
(born 1965, age 59)		 Vice President
(since 2021)
Other offices:
Minister of Justice
(since 2021)
Minister of Justice
(2021)
Senator
(2013–2021)		 Flag of Koror State.png
Koror 		Palau Family First [12]
[13]
[14]
[15]
6 February 2024
Vice President Raynold Oilouch 2017.jpg
Raynold Oilouch
(born 1965, age 59)		 Vice President
(2017–2021)
Other offices:
Minister of Justice
(2017–2021)
Senator
(2009–2017)		 Flag of Ngchesar State, Palau.svg
Ngchesar 		Moving Forward Together [16]
[17]
[18]
[19]
27 May 2024

Campaign

Campaigning was marred by diplomatic and economic issues. Tommy Remengesau Jr criticized growing security relations with the United States under Whipps' presidency, which the latter has supported as a "deterrent". Remengesau also pledged to revoke a 15% tax on goods introduced by Whipps. [20]

Results

Preliminary results appeared to show Surangel Whipps Jr. leading in the presidential race, [21] while Raynold Oilouch was leading as vice president. [22] Whipps formally claimed victory on 11 November, while Remengesau conceded defeat earlier. [23]

President

CandidateVotes%
Surangel Whipps Jr. 5,62657.74
Thomas Remengesau Jr. 4,10342.11
Write-in150.15
Total9,744100.00
Valid votes9,74499.16
Invalid/blank votes830.84
Total votes9,827100.00
Registered voters/turnout16,91658.09
Source: Palau Election Commission

Vice president

CandidateVotes%
Raynold Oilouch 6,72670.25
Uduch Sengebau Senior 2,82929.55
Write-in200.21
Total9,575100.00
Valid votes9,57597.44
Invalid/blank votes2522.56
Total votes9,827100.00
Registered voters/turnout16,91658.09
Source: Palau Election Commission

Senate

CandidateVotesNotes
Steve Kuartei 5,224Elected
Mason Ngirchechebangel Whipps 5,019Elected
Andrew Tabelual 4,742Elected
Mark U. Rudimch 4,621Elected
Brian Melairei 4,088Elected
Kazuki L. "Topps" Sungino 4,070Elected
Siegfried Bai Nakamura 4,053Elected
Secilil Eldebechel 4,048Elected
Ann Latii Pedro 4,039Elected
TJ Imrur Remengesau 4,003Elected
Salvador Sadoi Tellames 3,929Elected
Lentcer Basilius 3,884Elected
Rukebai Inabo 3,787Elected
Lee T. Otobed3,704Elected
Hokkons Baules 3,657Elected [24]
Kerai Mariur 3,593
Joann Risong Tarkong3,052
Umiich Sengebau 3,009
Ann Kloulechad Singeo2,947
Blodak S. Quichocho2,852
Vierra Joel Toribiong2,784
Sandra Sumang Pierantozzi 2,558
Jeff Ngirarsaol2,519
Dilmei L. Olkeriil1,773
Moses Y. Uludong1,665
Ismael Remoket309
Write-in695
Source: Palau Election Commission

House of Delegates

StateCandidateVotesNotes
Aimeliik Warren S. Umetaro 271Elected
Write-in4
Airai Stephanie Ngirchoimei 299Elected
Ralph F. Kanai129
Johana Ngiruchelbad129
Williander Ngotel85
Reagan Sidoi85
Write-in3
Angaur Mario S. Gulibert 111Elected
Kennosuke A. Suzuky61
Write-in2
Hatohobei Sebastian R. Marino 36Elected
Write-in24
Kayangel Noah Kemesong 137Elected
Wayland Dulei Keizi75
Koror Mengkur W. Rechelulk 1,301Elected
Joseph "Joe" Aitaro1,180
Write-in4
Melekeok Silverius Ouch Tellei 216Elected
Frutoso "Toto" Tellei138
Write-in1
Ngaraard Gibson Kanai 280Elected
Wilbert Ngirakamerang209
Write-in1
Ngarchelong Timothy R. Sinsak 387Elected
Write-in65
Ngardmau Blesoch Aderkeroi 84Elected
Fermin R. Meriang81
Dodger Kumangai71
Write-in1
Ngaremlengui Portia Franz Kesolei 180Elected
Swenny Ongidobel124
Ngatpang Francesca Ruluked Otong 133Elected
John Techitong105
Ngchesar Rebecca Sebalt Ngirmechaet 137Elected
Sabino Anastacio 133
Ngiwal Ellender Ngirameketii 140Elected
Masasinge Arurang117
Elmis Mesubed Bechab50
Eugene "Usin" Termeteet40
Peleliu Nace N. Soalablai 264Elected
Serelina Bota Ridep133
Write-in2
Sonsorol Yutaka Gibbons Jr. 118Elected
Write-in4
Source: Palau Election Commission

Aftermath

Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te sent congratulations to Whipps and his vice president, Raynold Oilouch, upon their reelection and election respectively. [22]

References

  1. ↑ "Primary Election Decision Pending as Filing Deadline Approaches in Palau". Island Times. 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  2. ↑ "Whipps v Remengesau: Brothers-in-law to run against each other in 2024 Palau elections". RNZ . 2024-08-26. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  3. ↑ Palau IFES
  4. ↑ "Palau (House of Delegates), Electoral system". Inter-Parliamentary Union .
  5. ↑ "Surangel Whipps, Jr. Speech on Re - Election Campaign Launch (2024WARD) Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at Kokusai, Ngatpang". TMC Palau. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  6. ↑ Reklai, Leilani. ""Palauans First" Campaign Reboots: Whipps, Jr. seeks Second Term". Island Times. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  7. 1 2 ""Palauans First" Campaign reboots: President Whipps seeks second term". Islands Business. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  8. ↑ "Former Palau President Tommy Remengesau announces candidacy, vows to lead Caring Government". Pacific Islands News Associations. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  9. ↑ "Tommy 2024 Our Grassroots Candidate". TMC Palau. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  10. ↑ "Tommy 2024 our Grassroots Candidate". TMC Palau. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  11. ↑ "Former President Remengesau Announces Candidacy, Vows to Lead "Caring Government"". Island Times. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  12. ↑ Reklai, Leilani (6 February 2024). "Vice President Senior Vows to Run Again, Highlighting Family and Vulnerable Populations". Island Times. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  13. ↑ "I am Honored to announce my Candidacy for Re-Election". Uduch Sengebau Senior. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  14. ↑ "Re-Election Announcement". Uduch Sengebau Senior. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  15. ↑ "Re-Elect J. Uduch Sengebau Senior for Vice President 2024". Uduch Sengebau Senior. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  16. ↑ "Vice President Raynold Oilouch for 2024". Raynold Oilouch. 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  17. ↑ Reklai, Leilani (2024-04-12). "Raynold "Arnold" Oilouch announces bid for Vice Presidency". Island Times. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  18. ↑ "Raynold "Arnold" Oilouch - Declaration for Vice President 2024". Diaz Broadcasting Palau. 2025-05-27. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  19. ↑ "Raynold "Arnold" Oilouch Declaration for Vice President 2024". TMC Palau. 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  20. ↑ "Palau polls open as pro-US president faces election test". France 24. 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  21. ↑ "Unofficial election results coming in for Guam, Palau, CNMI". RNZ . 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  22. 1 2 "Taiwan congratulates Palau President Whipps on reelection". Focus Taiwan. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  23. ↑ "Pro-US incumbent claims victory in Palau presidential vote". France 24. 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  24. ↑ Reklai, Leilani (13 December 2024). "New Faces, New Roles". Island Times.
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