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Executive branch Palau, in 35 editions.
The entry for Palau 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.
Entry published as “Pacific Islands, Trust Territory of the”.
- US president,
- US vice president,
- national president,
- national vice president
US president, US vice president, national president, national vice president
Entry published as “Pacific Islands, Trust Territory of the”.
Published as “Executive branch”
- US president,
- US vice president,
- national president,
- national vice president
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President George BUSH (since 20 January 1989);
- represented by the Assistant Secretary for Territorial Affairs, US Department of the Interior, Stella GUERRA (since 21 July 1989) and J. Victor HOBSON Jr., Director (since 16 December 1990)
- Head of Government:
- President Ngiratkel ETPISON (since 2 November 1988), Vice-President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 2 November 1988)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Delegates:
- last held 2 November 1988 (next to be held NA November 1992);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (16 total);
- number of seats by party NA
- President:
- last held on 2 November 1988 (next to be held NA November 1992); results - Ngiratkel ETPISON 26.3%, Roman TMETUCHL 25.9%, Thomas REMENGESAU 19.5%, other 28.3%
- Senate:
- last held 2 November 1988 (next to be held NA November 1992);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (14 total);
- number of seats by party NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
US president, US vice president, national president, national vice president
Chief of State:
President George BUSH (since 20 January 1989); represented by the Assistant
Secretary for Territorial Affairs, US Department of the Interior, Stella
GUERRA (since 21 July 1989) and J. Victor HOBSON Jr., Director (since 16
December 1990)
Head of Government:
President Ngiratkel ETPISON (since 2 November 1988), Vice-President Kuniwo
NAKAMURA (since 2 November 1988)
House of Delegates:
last held 2 November 1988 (next to be held NA November 1992); results -
percent of vote NA; seats - (16 total); number of seats by party NA
President:
last held on 2 November 1988 (next to be held NA November 1992); results -
Ngiratkel ETPISON 26.3%, Roman TMETUCHL 25.9%, Thomas REMENGESAU 19.5%,
other 28.3%
Senate:
last held 2 November 1988 (next to be held NA November 1992); results -
percent of vote NA; seats - (14 total); number of seats by party NA
Entry published as “Pacific Islands, Trust Territory of the (Palau)”.
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held on 4 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996); results - Kuniwo NAKAMURA 50.7%, Johnson TORIBIONG 49.3%
- Senate:
- last held 4 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (14 total);
- number of seats by party NA
- House of Delegates:
- last held 4 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (16 total);
- number of seats by party NA
Published as “Executive branch”
national president, national vice president
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993), Vice-President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
President:
last held on 4 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996); results -
Kuniwo NAKAMURA 50.7%, Johnson TORIBIONG 49.3%
Senate:
last held 4 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (14 total); number of seats by party NA
House of Delegates:
last held 4 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (16 total); number of seats by party NA
national president, national vice president
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993), Vice-President Tommy E.
REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993)
Entry published as “Pacific Islands (Palau), Trust Territory of the”.
The entry for Palau did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993), Vice-President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);
- election last held 4 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996);
- results - Kuniwo NAKAMURA 50.7%, Johnson TORIBIONG 49.3%
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Kuniwo NAKAMURA
(since 1 January 1993), Vice-President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since
1 January 1993); election last held 4 November 1992 (next to be held
NA November 1996); results - Kuniwo NAKAMURA 50.7%, Johnson TORIBIONG
49.3%
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993) were elected for four-year terms by popular vote;
- election last held 4 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996);
- results - Kuniwo NAKAMURA 50.7%, Johnson TORIBIONG 49.3%
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
chief of state and head of government: President Kuniwo NAKAMURA
(since 1 January 1993), Vice-President 1993) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since
(since 1 January 1993); 1993) were elected for four-year terms by popular
vote; election last held 4 November 1992 (next to be held
November 1996); results - Kuniwo NAKAMURA 50.7%, Johnson TORIBIONG
49.3%
cabinet: Cabinet
- chief of state:
- President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet :
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 11 November 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results :
- Kuniwo NAKAMURA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Kuniwo NAKAMURA 64%, Chief Ibedul Yutuka GIBBONS 36%;
- Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. reelected vice president;
- percent of vote - Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. 69%, Kione ISECHAL 31%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and
Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993); note -
the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993)
and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);
note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet : Cabinet
elections: president and vice president elected on separate tickets by
popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 11 November 1996
(next to be held NA November 2000)
election results : Kuniwo NAKAMURA reelected president; percent of
vote - Kuniwo NAKAMURA 64%, Chief Ibedul Yutuka GIBBONS 36%; Tommy E.
REMENGESAU Jr. reelected vice president; percent of vote - Tommy E.
REMENGESAU Jr. 69%, Kione ISECHAL 31%
- chief of state:
- President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 11 November 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results:
- Kuniwo NAKAMURA reelected president;
- percent of vote-Kuniwo NAKAMURA 64%, Chief Ibedul Yutuka GIBBONS 36%;
- Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. reelected vice president;
- percent of vote-Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. 69%, Kione ISECHAL 31%
chief of state: President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and
Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993); note -the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993)
and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentcabinet : cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president and vice president elected on separate tickets by
popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 11 November 1996
(next to be held NA November 2000)
election results : results: Kuniwo NAKAMURA reelected president; percent ofvote - Kuniwo vote-Kuniwo NAKAMURA 64%, Chief Ibedul Yutuka GIBBONS 36%; Tommy E.
REMENGESAU Jr. reelected vice president; percent of vote - Tommy vote-Tommy E.
REMENGESAU Jr. 69%, Kione ISECHAL 31%
- chief of state:
- President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 11 November 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results:
- Kuniwo NAKAMURA reelected president;
- percent of vote--Kuniwo NAKAMURA 64%, Chief Ibedul Yutuka GIBBONS 36%;
- Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. reelected vice president;
- percent of vote--Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. 69%, Kione ISECHAL 31%
chief of state: President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and
Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993)
and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president and vice president elected on separate tickets by
by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 11 November 1996
1996 (next to be held NA November 2000)
election results: Kuniwo NAKAMURA reelected president; percent ofvote-Kuniwo vote--Kuniwo NAKAMURA 64%, Chief Ibedul Yutuka GIBBONS 36%; Tommy E.
REMENGESAU Jr. reelected vice president; percent of vote-Tommy vote--Tommy E.
REMENGESAU Jr. 69%, Kione ISECHAL 31%
- chief of state:
- President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 January 1993);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 11 November 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results:
- Kuniwo NAKAMURA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Kuniwo NAKAMURA 64%, Chief Ibedul Yutuka GIBBONS 36%;
- Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. reelected vice president;
- percent of vote - Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. 69%, Kione ISECHAL 31%
chief of state: President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993) and
note--the
head of government: President Kuniwo NAKAMURA (since 1 January 1993)
note--the
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president and vice president elected on separate tickets
election results: Kuniwo NAKAMURA reelected president; percent of
vote--Kuniwovote--Tommy vote - Tommy E.
- chief of state:
- President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Sandra PIERANTOZZI (since 19 January 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Sandra PIERANTOZZI (since 19 January 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet elections: president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 7 November 2000 (next to be held NA November 2004) election results: Tommy Esang REMENGESAU Jr. elected president;
- percent of vote - Tommy Esang REMENGESAU Jr. 53%, Peter SUGIYAMA 46%;
- Sandra PIERANTOZZI elected vice president;
- percent of vote - Sandra PIERANTOZZI 52%, Alan SEID 45%
chief of state: President Kuniwo NAKAMURA Tommy Esang REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 19 January 1993) 2001) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. Sandra PIERANTOZZI (since 1 19 January 1993); 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentKuniwo NAKAMURA Tommy Esang REMENGESAU Jr. (since 1 19 January 1993) 2001) and Vice President Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. Sandra PIERANTOZZI (since 1 19 January 1993); 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government11 7 November 1996 2000 (next to be held NA November 2000)2004) election results: Kuniwo NAKAMURA reelected Tommy Esang REMENGESAU Jr. elected president; percent of vote - Kuniwo NAKAMURA 64%, Chief Ibedul Yutuka GIBBONS 36%; Tommy E. Esang REMENGESAU Jr. reelected 53%, Peter SUGIYAMA 46%; Sandra PIERANTOZZI elected vice president; percent of vote - Tommy E. REMENGESAU Jr. 69%, Kione ISECHAL 31% Sandra PIERANTOZZI 52%, Alan SEID 45%
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Sandra PIERANTOZZI (since 19 January 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Sandra PIERANTOZZI (since 19 January 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 7 November 2000 (next to be held NA November 2004)
- election results:
- Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. elected president;
- percent of vote - Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. 53%, Peter SUGIYAMA 46%;
- Sandra PIERANTOZZI elected vice president;
- percent of vote - Sandra PIERANTOZZI 52%, Alan SEID 45%
chief of state: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Sandra PIERANTOZZI (since 19 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Sandra PIERANTOZZI (since 19 January 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 7 November 2000 (next to be held NA November 2004)
election results: Tommy Esang REMENGESAU REMENGESAU, Jr. elected president; percent of vote - Tommy Esang REMENGESAU REMENGESAU, Jr. 53%, Peter SUGIYAMA 46%; Sandra PIERANTOZZI elected vice president; percent of vote - Sandra PIERANTOZZI 52%, Alan SEID 45%
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2008)
- election results:
- Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. reelected president;
- percent of vote - Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. 64%, Polycarp BASILIUS 33%;
- Elias Camsek CHIN elected vice president;
- percent of vote - Elias Camsek CHIN 70%, Sandra PIERANTOZZI 29%
chief of state: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Sandra PIERANTOZZI Camsek CHIN (since 19 1 January 2001); 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Sandra PIERANTOZZI Camsek CHIN (since 19 1 January 2001); 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 7 2 November 2000 2004 (next to be held NA November 2004) 2008)
election results: Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. elected reelected president; percent of vote - Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. 53%, Peter SUGIYAMA 46%; Sandra PIERANTOZZI 64%, Polycarp BASILIUS 33%; Elias Camsek CHIN elected vice president; percent of vote - Elias Camsek CHIN 70%, Sandra PIERANTOZZI 52%, Alan SEID 45% 29%
- chief of state:
- President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2008)
- election results:
- Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. reelected president;
- percent of vote - Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. 64%, Polycarp BASILIUS 33%;
- Elias Camsek CHIN elected vice president;
- percent of vote - Elias Camsek CHIN 70%, Sandra PIERANTOZZI 29%
chief of state: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet NA
elections: president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms; terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2008)
election results: Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. reelected president; percent of vote - Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. 64%, Polycarp BASILIUS 33%; Elias Camsek CHIN elected vice president; percent of vote - Elias Camsek CHIN 70%, Sandra PIERANTOZZI 29%
- chief of state:
- President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001);
- Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001); Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held in November 2008)
- election results:
- Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. reelected president;
- percent of vote - Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. 64%, Polycarp BASILIUS 33%;
- Elias Camsek CHIN elected vice president;
- percent of vote - Elias Camsek CHIN 70%, Sandra PIERANTOZZI 29%
chief of state: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and 2001); Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001) and 2001); Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005)
cabinet: NA
elections: president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held in November 2008)
election results: Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. reelected president; percent of vote - Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. 64%, Polycarp BASILIUS 33%; Elias Camsek CHIN elected vice president; percent of vote - Elias Camsek CHIN 70%, Sandra PIERANTOZZI 29%
- chief of state:
- President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001);
- Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001); Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
- election results:
- Johnson TORIBIONG (51%) defeats Elias Camsek CHIN (49%) for president; Kerai MARIUR elected vice president
chief of state: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001); Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. (since 19 January 2001); Vice President Camsek CHIN (since 1 January 2005)
cabinet: NA
elections: president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 2 4 November 2004 2008 (next to be held in November 2008) 2012)
election results: Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. reelected president; percent of vote - Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. 64%, Polycarp BASILIUS 33%; Johnson TORIBIONG (51%) defeats Elias Camsek CHIN (49%) for president; Kerai MARIUR elected vice president; percent of vote - Elias Camsek CHIN 70%, Sandra PIERANTOZZI 29% president
- chief of state:
- President Johnson TORIBIONG (since 15 January 2009);
- Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Johnson TORIBIONG (since 15 January 2009); Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
- election results:
- Johnson TORIBIONG (51%) defeats Elias Camsek CHIN (49%) for president; Kerai MARIUR elected vice president
chief of state:
President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. Johnson TORIBIONG (since 19 15 January 2001); 2009); Vice President Camsek CHIN Kerai MARIUR (since 1 15 January 2005); 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Tommy Esang REMENGESAU, Jr. Johnson TORIBIONG (since 19 15 January 2001); 2009); Vice President Camsek CHIN Kerai MARIUR (since 1 15 January 2005) 2009)
cabinet:
NA
elections:
president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
election results:
Johnson TORIBIONG (51%) defeats Elias Camsek CHIN (49%) for president; Kerai MARIUR elected vice president
- chief of state:
- President Johnson TORIBIONG (since 15 January 2009);
- Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Johnson TORIBIONG (since 15 January 2009); Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009)
- cabinet:
NA
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
- election results:
- Johnson TORIBIONG (51%) defeats Elias Camsek CHIN (49%) for president; Kerai MARIUR elected vice president
chief of state:
President Johnson TORIBIONG (since 15 January 2009); Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Johnson TORIBIONG (since 15 January 2009); Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009)
cabinet:
NA
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elections:
president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
election results:
Johnson TORIBIONG (51%) defeats Elias Camsek CHIN (49%) for president; Kerai MARIUR elected vice president
- chief of state:
- President Johnson TORIBIONG (since 15 January 2009);
- Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Johnson TORIBIONG (since 15 January 2009); Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009)
- cabinet:
NA
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
- election results:
- Johnson TORIBIONG elected president; percent of vote - Johnson TORIBIONG 51%, Elias Camsek CHIN 49%
chief of state:
President Johnson TORIBIONG (since 15 January 2009); Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Johnson TORIBIONG (since 15 January 2009); Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009)
cabinet:
NA
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elections:
president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
election results:
Johnson TORIBIONG (51%) defeats elected president; percent of vote - Johnson TORIBIONG 51%, Elias Camsek CHIN (49%) for president; Kerai MARIUR elected vice president 49%
- chief of state:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013);
- Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009)
- cabinet:
NA
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held in November 2016)
- election results:
- percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU 58%, Johnson TORIBIONG 42%
chief of state:
President Johnson TORIBIONG Tommy REMENGESAU (since 15 17 January 2009); 2013); Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Johnson TORIBIONG Tommy REMENGESAU (since 15 17 January 2009); 2013); Vice President Kerai MARIUR (since 15 January 2009)
cabinet:
NA
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elections:
president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 4 6 November 2008 2012 (next to be held in November 2012) 2016)
election results:Johnson TORIBIONG elected president; percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU 58%, Johnson TORIBIONG 51%, Elias Camsek CHIN 49% 42%
- chief of state:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013);
- Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013)
- cabinet:
NA
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held in November 2016)
- election results:
- percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU 58%, Johnson TORIBIONG 42%
chief of state:
President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Kerai MARIUR Antonio BELLS (since 15 17 January 2009); 2013); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Kerai MARIUR Antonio BELLS (since 15 17 January 2009) 2013)
cabinet:
NA
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elections:
president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held in November 2016)
election results:
percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU 58%, Johnson TORIBIONG 42%
- chief of state:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013);
- Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013)
- cabinet:
NA
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held in November 2016)
- election results:
- Tommy REMENGESAU elected president; percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU 58%, Johnson TORIBIONG 42%
chief of state:
President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013)
cabinet:
NA
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elections:
president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held in November 2016)
election results:
Tommy REMENGESAU elected president; percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU 58%, Johnson TORIBIONG 42%
- chief of state:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013);
- Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate;
- also includes the vice president;
- the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held in November 2016)
- election results:
- Tommy REMENGESAU elected president;
- percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU 58%, Johnson TORIBIONG 42%;
- Antonio BELLS elected vice president
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:
NA
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elections:
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on separate tickets ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for four-year terms a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held in November 2016)
election results:42% 42%; Antonio BELLS elected vice president
- chief of state:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013);
- Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate;
- also includes the vice president;
- the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 1 November 2016 (next to be held in November 2020)
- election results:
- Tommy REMENGESAU elected president;
- percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU 51.3%, Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. 48.7%;
- Antonio BELLS elected vice president
chief of state: President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate; also includes the vice president; the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 1 November 2012 2016 (next to be held in November 2016) 2020)
election results: Tommy REMENGESAU elected president; percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU 58%, Johnson TORIBIONG 42%; 51.3%, Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. 48.7%; Antonio BELLS elected vice president
The same text in 2017 and 2018.
- chief of state:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013);
- Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate;
- also includes the vice president;
- the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 1 November 2016 (next to be held in November 2020)
- election results:
- Tommy REMENGESAU reelected president;
- percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 51.3%, Surangel WHIPPS, Jr.(independent) 48.7%;
- Antonio BELLS elected vice president
chief of state: President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate; also includes the vice president; the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 1 November 2016 (next to be held in November 2020)
election results: Tommy REMENGESAU elected reelected president; percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 51.3%, Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. Jr.(independent) 48.7%; Antonio BELLS elected vice president
- chief of state:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013);
- Vice President Raynold OILUCH (since 19 January 2017);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Raynold OILUCH (since 19 January 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate;
- also includes the vice president;
- the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 1 November 2016 (next to be held in November 2020)
- election results:
- Tommy REMENGESAU reelected president;
- percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 51.3%, Surangel WHIPPS, Jr.(independent) 48.7%;
- Raynold OILUCH elected vice president
chief of state: President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS Raynold OILUCH (since 17 19 January 2013); 2017); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS Raynold OILUCH (since 17 19 January 2013) 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate; also includes the vice president; the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 1 November 2016 (next to be held in November 2020)
election results: Tommy REMENGESAU reelected president; percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 51.3%, Surangel WHIPPS, Jr.(independent) 48.7%; Antonio BELLS Raynold OILUCH elected vice president
- chief of state:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013);
- Vice President Raynold OILUCH (since 19 January 2017);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Raynold OILUCH (since 19 January 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate;
- also includes the vice president;
- the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on November 2024)
- election results:
- Surangel WHIPPS,
- Jr. elected president;
- percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS,
- Jr.(independent) 57.4%,
- Raynold OILUCH (independent) 42.6%
chief of state: President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Raynold OILUCH (since 19 January 2017); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Raynold OILUCH (since 19 January 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate; also includes the vice president; the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 1 3 November 2016 2020 (next to be held in on November 2020) 2024)
election results: Tommy REMENGESAU reelected Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president; percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 51.3%, Surangel WHIPPS, Jr.(independent) 48.7%; 57.4%, Raynold OILUCH elected vice president (independent) 42.6%
The same text in 2021 and 2022.
- chief of state:
- President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021);
- Vice President Jerrlyn Uduch Sengebau SENIOR (since 21 January 2021);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021); Vice President Jerrlyn Uduch Sengebau SENIOR (since 21 January 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate;
- also includes the vice president;
- the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held in November 2024)
- election results:
- Surangel WHIPPS,
- Jr. elected president (in second round);
- percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS,
- Jr. (independent) 56.7%,
- Raynold OILUCH (independent) 43.3%
chief of state: President Tommy REMENGESAU Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 17 21 January 2013); 2021); Vice President Raynold OILUCH Jerrlyn Uduch Sengebau SENIOR (since 19 21 January 2017); 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Tommy REMENGESAU Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 17 21 January 2013); 2021); Vice President Raynold OILUCH Jerrlyn Uduch Sengebau SENIOR (since 19 21 January 2017) 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate; also includes the vice president; the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on in November 2024)
election results: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president; president (in second round); percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS, Jr.(independent) 57.4%, Jr. (independent) 56.7%, Raynold OILUCH (independent) 42.6% 43.3%
- chief of state:
- President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021);
- Vice President Jerrlyn Uduch Sengebau SENIOR (since 21 January 2021);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021); Vice President Jerrlyn Uduch Sengebau SENIOR (since 21 January 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate;
- also includes the vice president;
- the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held in November 2024)
- election results:
2020: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS,
- Jr. (independent) 56.7%,
- Raynold OILUCH (independent) 43.3%
- 2016: Tommy REMENGESAU reelected president;
- percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 51.3%, Surangel WHIPPS, Jr.(independent) 48.7%;
- Antonio BELLS elected vice president
chief of state: President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021); Vice President Jerrlyn Uduch Sengebau SENIOR (since 21 January 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021); Vice President Jerrlyn Uduch Sengebau SENIOR (since 21 January 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate; also includes the vice president; the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held in November 2024)
election results:
2020: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president (in in second round); round; percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. (independent) 56.7%, Raynold OILUCH (independent) 43.3%
2016: Tommy REMENGESAU reelected president; percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 51.3%, Surangel WHIPPS, Jr.(independent) 48.7%; Antonio BELLS elected vice president
- chief of state:
- President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021)
- head of government:
- President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate;
- also includes the vice president;
- the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 5 November 2024 (next to be held November 2028)
- election results:
- 2024: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. (independent) 57.7%, Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 42.1%, other 0.2%
2020: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS,
- Jr. (independent) 56.7%,
- Raynold OILUCH (independent) 43.3%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021); Vice President Jerrlyn Uduch Sengebau SENIOR (since 21 January 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2021)
head of government: President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021); Vice President Jerrlyn Uduch Sengebau SENIOR (since 21 January 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate; also includes the vice president; the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palau
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 5 November 2020 2024 (next to be held in November 2024) 2028)
election results:
2020:56.7%, Raynold OILUCH (independent) 43.3% 57.7%, Tommy REMENGESAU
2016:reelected president; (independent) 42.1%, other 0.2%
2020: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round; percent of vote - Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 51.3%, Surangel WHIPPS, Jr.(independent) 48.7%; Antonio BELLS elected vice Jr. (independent) 56.7%, Raynold OILUCH (independent) 43.3%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. (since 21 January 2021)
- head of government:
- President Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. (since 21 January 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate;
- also includes the vice president;
- the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 5 November 2024
- election results:
- 2024: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. (independent) 57.7%, Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 42.1%, other 0.2%
2020: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS,
- Jr. (independent) 56.7%,
- Raynold OILUCH (independent) 43.3%
- expected date of next election:
- November 2028
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Surangel WHIPPS WHIPPS, Jr. (since 21 January 2021)
head of government: President Surangel WHIPPS WHIPPS, Jr. (since 21 January 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate; also includes the vice president; the Council of Chiefs consists of chiefs from each of the states who advise the president on issues concerning traditional laws, customs, and their relationship to the constitution and laws of Palauelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president directly elected on separate ballots by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent election last held on date: 5 November 2024 (next to be held November 2028)
election results:
2024: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round; percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. (independent) 57.7%, Tommy REMENGESAU (independent) 42.1%, other 0.2%
2020: Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. elected president in second round; percent of vote - Surangel WHIPPS, Jr. (independent) 56.7%, Raynold OILUCH (independent) 43.3%
expected date of next election: November 2028
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Palau: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/palau/executive-branch.