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Executive branch Marshall Islands, in 35 editions.
The entry for Marshall Islands published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
president, Cabinet
president, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Amata KABUA (since 1979)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 6 January 1992 (next to be held NA; results - President Amata KABUA was reelected
- Parliament:
- last held 18 November 1991 (next to be held November 1995);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (33 total)
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Amata KABUA (since 1979)
President:
last held 6 January 1992 (next to be held NA; results - President Amata
KABUA was reelected
Parliament:
last held 18 November 1991 (next to be held November 1995); results -
percent of vote NA; seats - (33 total)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 6 January 1992 (next to be held NA; results - President Amata KABUA was reelected
- Parliament:
- last held 18 November 1991 (next to be held November 1995);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (33 total)
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Amata KABUA (since 1979)
president, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Amata KABUA (since 1979)
last held 6 January 1992 (next to be held NA; results - President Amata
KABUA was reelected
Parliament:
last held 18 November 1991 (next to be held November 1995); results -
percent of vote NA; seats - (33 total)
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Amata KABUA (since 1979)
The entry for Marshall Islands did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Amata KABUA (since 1979);
- election last held 6 January 1992 (next to be held NA);
- results - President Amata KABUA was reelected
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; president selects from the parliament
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Amata KABUA (since
1979); election last held 6 January 1992 (next to be held NA); results
- President Amata KABUA was reelected
cabinet: Cabinet; president selects from the parliament
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Amata KABUA (since NA 1979) was elected for a four-year term by the Nitijela from among its own members;
- election last held 20 November 1995 (next to be held NA 1999);
- results - President Amata KABUA was reelected
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; president selects from among the members of Parliament
chief of state and head of government: President Amata KABUA (since1979); NA 1979) was elected for a four-year term by the Nitijela from among
its own members; election last held 6 January 1992 20 November 1995 (next to be
held NA); NA 1999); results
cabinet: Cabinet; president selects from among the parliament members of
Parliament
- chief of state:
- President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term;
- election last held 14 January 1997 (next to be held NA January 2000);
- note - Imata KABUA elected to succeed and complete the term of the late President Amata KABUA
- election results :
- Imata KABUA elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 63%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997); note -
the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997);
note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of
Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament from among its own members
for a four-year term; election last held 14 January 1997 (next to be
held NA January 2000); note - Imata KABUA elected to succeed and
complete the term of the late President Amata KABUA
election results : Imata KABUA elected president; percent of
Parliament vote - 63%
- chief of state:
- President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term;
- election last held 14 January 1997 (next to be held NA January 2000);
- note-Imata KABUA elected to succeed and complete the term of the late President Amata KABUA
- election results:
- Imata KABUA elected president; percent of Parliament vote-63%
chief of state: President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997); note -the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997);note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of
Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament from among its own members
for a four-year term; election last held 14 January 1997 (next to be
held NA January 2000); note - Imata note-Imata KABUA elected to succeed and
complete the term of the late President Amata KABUA
election results : results: Imata KABUA elected president; percent ofvote - 63%
vote-63%
- chief of state:
- President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term;
- election last held 14 January 1997 (next to be held NA November 1999);
- note--Imata KABUA elected to succeed and complete the term of the late President Amata KABUA
- election results:
- Imata KABUA elected president; percent of Parliament vote--63%
chief of state: President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Imata KABUA (since 14 January 1997);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of
Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament from among its own members
members for a four-year term; election last held 14 January 1997
(next to beJanuary 2000); note-Imata November 1999); note--Imata KABUA elected to
succeed and
election results: Imata KABUA elected president; percent of Parliamentvote-63% Parliament vote--63%
- chief of state:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 3 January 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 3 January 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term; election last held 15 November 1999 (next to be held NA November 2003)
- election results:
- Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
chief of state: President Imata KABUA Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 14 3 January 1997); 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
note--the
head of government: President Imata KABUA Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 14 3 January 1997); 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
note--the
cabinet: Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of
elections: president elected by Parliament from among its own14 January 199715 November 1999 (next to be held NA November 1999); note--Imata KABUA elected to 2003)
succeed and complete the term of the late President Amata KABUA
election results: Imata KABUA Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent ofvote--63% vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 3 January 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 3 January 2000);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament elections: president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term;
- election last held 15 November 1999 (next to be held NA November 2003) election results: Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president;
- percent of Parliament vote - 100%
chief of state: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 3 January 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 3 January 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 3 January 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term; election last held 15 November 1999 (next to be held NA November 2003)
- election results:
- Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
chief of state: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 3 January 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 3 January 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term; election last held 15 November 1999 (next to be held NA November 2003)
election results: Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term; election last held 17 November 2003 (next to be held NA November 2007)
- election results:
- Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
chief of state: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 3 5 January 2000); 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 3 5 January 2000); 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term; election last held 15 17 November 1999 2003 (next to be held NA November 2003) 2007)
election results: Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term; election last held 17 November 2003 (next to be held November 2007)
- election results:
- Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
chief of state: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term; election last held 17 November 2003 (next to be held NA November 2007)
election results: Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term; election last held 17 November 2003 (next to be held November 2007)
- election results:
- Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
chief of state: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of Parliament the legislature
elections: president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term; election last held 17 November 2003 (next to be held November 2007)
election results: Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament from among its members for a four-year term; election last held 17 November 2003 (next to be held in November 2007)
- election results:
- Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
chief of state: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Kessai Hesa NOTE (since 5 January 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
elections: president elected by Parliament from among its own members for a four-year term; election last held 17 November 2003 (next to be held in November 2007)
election results: Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President Litokwa TOMEING (since 7 January 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Litokwa TOMEING (since 7 January 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament from among its members for a four-year term; election last held 7 January 2008 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- Litokwa TOMEING elected president; TOMEING received 18 votes to 15 for incumbent Kessai Hesa NOTE
chief of state: President Kessai Hesa NOTE Litokwa TOMEING (since 5 7 January 2004); 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Kessai Hesa NOTE Litokwa TOMEING (since 5 7 January 2004) 2008)
cabinet: Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
elections: president elected by Parliament from among its members for a four-year term; election last held 17 November 2003 7 January 2008 (next to be held in November 2007) 2012)
election results: Litokwa TOMEING elected president; TOMEING received 18 votes to 15 for incumbent Kessai Hesa NOTE elected president; percent of Parliament vote - 100%
- chief of state:
- President Jurelang ZEDKAIA (since 2 November 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jurelang ZEDKAIA (since 2 November 2009)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
- elections:
- president elected by Nitijela (legislature) from among its members for a four-year term; election last held 7 January 2008 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- Litokwa TOMEING removed as president by no confidence vote on 21 October 2009; legislature elects ZEDKAIA president on 26 October 2009
chief of state:
President Litokwa TOMEING Jurelang ZEDKAIA (since 7 January 2008); 2 November 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Litokwa TOMEING Jurelang ZEDKAIA (since 7 January 2008) 2 November 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
elections:
president elected by Parliament Nitijela (legislature) from among its members for a four-year term; election last held 7 January 2008 (next to be held in 2012)
election results:
Litokwa TOMEING elected president; TOMEING received 18 votes to 15 for incumbent Kessai Hesa NOTE removed as president by no confidence vote on 21 October 2009; legislature elects ZEDKAIA president on 26 October 2009
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Jurelang ZEDKAIA (since 2 November 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Jurelang ZEDKAIA (since 2 November 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
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- elections:
- president elected by Nitijela (legislature) from among its members for a four-year term; election last held on 7 January 2008 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- Litokwa TOMEING removed as president by no confidence vote on 21 October 2009; legislature elects ZEDKAIA president on 26 October 2009
chief of state:
President Jurelang ZEDKAIA (since 2 November 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Jurelang ZEDKAIA (since 2 November 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by Nitijela (legislature) from among its members for a four-year term; election last held on 7 January 2008 (next to be held in 2012)
election results:
Litokwa TOMEING removed as president by no confidence vote on 21 October 2009; legislature elects ZEDKAIA president on 26 October 2009
- chief of state:
- President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by Nitijela (legislature) from among its members for a four-year term; election last held on 3 January 2012 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Nitijela elects Christopher J. LOEAK president on 3 January 2012
chief of state:
President Jurelang ZEDKAIA Christopher J. LOEAK (since 2 November 2009); 17 January 2012); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Jurelang ZEDKAIA Christopher J. LOEAK (since 2 November 2009) 17 January 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by Nitijela (legislature) from among its members for a four-year term; election last held on 7 3 January 2008 2012 (next to be held in 2012) 2016)
election results:Litokwa TOMEING removed as president by no confidence vote on 21 October 2009; legislature Nitijela elects ZEDKAIA Christopher J. LOEAK president on 26 October 2009 3 January 2012
- chief of state:
- President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by Nitijela (legislature) from among its members for a four-year term; election last held on 3 January 2012 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Nitijela elected Christopher J. LOEAK president on 3 January 2012
chief of state:
President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by Nitijela (legislature) from among its members for a four-year term; election last held on 3 January 2012 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:
Nitijela elects elected Christopher J. LOEAK president on 3 January 2012
- chief of state:
- President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by Nitijela (legislature) from among its members for a four-year term; election last held on 3 January 2012 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Christopher J. LOEAK elected president; Nitijela vote - NA
chief of state:
President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet selected by the president from among the members of the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by Nitijela (legislature) from among its members for a four-year term; election last held on 3 January 2012 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:Nitijela elected Christopher J. LOEAK president on 3 January 2012 elected president; Nitijela vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Christopher J. LOEAK (since 17 January 2012)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 3 January 2012 (next to be held in 2016)
- election results:
- Christopher J. LOEAK elected president; Parliament vote - Christopher J. LOEAK (AKA) 21, Jurelang ZEDKAIA (UDP) 11
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:selected nominated by the president from among the members of the legislature Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Nitijela (legislature) from among its members for a four-year term; 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 3 January 2012 (next to be held in 2016)
election results:Nitijela Parliament vote - NA Christopher J. LOEAK (AKA) 21, Jurelang ZEDKAIA (UDP) 11
- chief of state:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 27 January 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
- election results:
- Hilda C. HEINE elected president on 27 January 2016; Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE 24, she was the only candidate
chief of state: President Christopher J. LOEAK Hilda C. HEINE (since 17 28 January 2012); 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Christopher J. LOEAK Hilda C. HEINE (since 17 28 January 2012) 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 3 27 January 2012 2016 (next to be held in 2016) 2020)
election results: Christopher J. LOEAK Hilda C. HEINE elected president; president on 27 January 2016; Parliament vote - Christopher J. LOEAK (AKA) 21, Jurelang ZEDKAIA (UDP) 11 Hilda C. HEINE 24, she was the only candidate
- chief of state:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 27 January 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
- election results:
- Hilda C. HEINE elected president on 27 January 2016; Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE 24, she was the only candidate
note: Hilda C. HEINE is the first female elected head of state of any Pacific island nation
chief of state: President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 27 January 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
election results: Hilda C. HEINE elected president on 27 January 2016; Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE 24, she was the only candidate
note: Hilda C. HEINE is the first female elected head of state of any Pacific island nation
- chief of state:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 27 January 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
- election results:
- Hilda C. HEINE elected president; Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE 24, she was the only candidate
note: Hilda C. HEINE is the first female elected head of state of any Pacific island nation
chief of state: President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 27 January 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
election results: Hilda C. HEINE elected president on 27 January 2016; president; Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE 24, she was the only candidate
note: Hilda C. HEINE is the first female elected head of state of any Pacific island nation
- chief of state:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 27 January 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
- election results:
- Hilda C. HEINE elected president; Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE 24 votes, she was the only candidate
note: Hilda C. HEINE is the first female elected head of state of any Pacific island nation
chief of state: President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Hilda C. HEINE (since 28 January 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 27 January 2016 (next to be held in 2020)
election results: Hilda C. HEINE elected president; Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE 24, 24 votes, she was the only candidate
note: Hilda C. HEINE is the first female elected head of state of any Pacific island nation
The same text in 3 editions, 2020 to 2022.
- chief of state:
- President David KABUA (since 13 January 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President David KABUA (since 13 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 6 January 2020 (next to be held in 2024)
- election results:
- David KABUA elected president; Parliament vote - David KABUA 20, Hilda C. HEINE 12
chief of state: President Hilda C. HEINE David KABUA (since 28 13 January 2016); 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Hilda C. HEINE David KABUA (since 28 13 January 2016) 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 27 6 January 2016 2020 (next to be held in 2020) 2024)
election results: Hilda C. HEINE David KABUA elected president; Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE 24 votes, she was the only candidate David KABUA 20, Hilda C. HEINE
note:is the first female elected head of state of any Pacific island nation 12
- chief of state:
- President David KABUA (since 13 January 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President David KABUA (since 13 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 6 January 2020 (next to be held in 2024)
- election results:
- David KABUA elected president; National Parliament vote - David KABUA 20, Hilda C. HEINE 12
chief of state: President David KABUA (since 13 January 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President David KABUA (since 13 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 6 January 2020 (next to be held in 2024)
election results: David KABUA elected president; National Parliament vote - David KABUA 20, Hilda C. HEINE 12
- chief of state:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 3 January 2023)
- head of government:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 3 January 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 2 January 2023 (next to be held in 2027)
- election results:
2023: Hilda C. HEINE elected president; National Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE (independent) 17, David KABUA (independent) 16
2020: David KABUA elected president; National Parliament vote - David KABUA (independent) 20, Hilda C. HEINE (independent) 12
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President David KABUA Hilda C. HEINE (since 13 3 January 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2023)
head of government: President David KABUA Hilda C. HEINE (since 13 3 January 2020) 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 6 2 January 2020 2023 (next to be held in 2024) 2027)
election results:
2023: Hilda C. HEINE elected president; National Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE (independent) 17, David KABUA (independent) 16
2020: David KABUA elected president; National Parliament vote - David KABUA (independent) 20, Hilda C. HEINE (independent) 12
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 3 January 2023)
- head of government:
- President Hilda C. HEINE (since 3 January 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speaker
- election/appointment process:
- president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits)
- most recent election date:
- 2 January 2023
- election results:
2023: Hilda C. HEINE elected president; National Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE (independent) 17, David KABUA (independent) 16
2020: David KABUA elected president; National Parliament vote - David KABUA (independent) 20, Hilda C. HEINE (independent) 12
- expected date of next election:
- 2027
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Hilda C. HEINE (since 3 January 2023)
head of government: President Hilda C. HEINE (since 3 January 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the president from among members of the Nitijela, appointed by Nitijela speakerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president indirectly elected by the Nitijela from among its members for a 4-year term (no term limits); limits)
most recent election last held on date: 2 January 2023 (next to be held in 2027)
election results:
2023: Hilda C. HEINE elected president; National Parliament vote - Hilda C. HEINE (independent) 17, David KABUA (independent) 16
2020: David KABUA elected president; National Parliament vote - David KABUA (independent) 20, Hilda C. HEINE (independent) 12
expected date of next election: 2027
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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