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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 vote 5,626 4,103
Percentage 57.74% 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 vote 6,726 2,829
Percentage 70.25% 29.55%
Vice President before election

Uduch Sengebau Senior

 Vice President after election

Raynold Oilouch
Independent

Politics of Palau
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    Minister: Gustav Aitaro

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.

Electoral system

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The President of Palau is elected using the two-round system.[3]

The 13 members of the Senate are elected from a single nationwide constituency by block voting, with each voter having 13 votes to cast.[4] The 16 members of the House of Delegates are elected in single-member constituencies based on the states using first-past-the-post voting.[5]

Candidates

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For President

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Declared

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Candidate Experience Home state Campaign Ref.
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)
Ngatpang 		Palauan People First [6]
[7]
[8]
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)
Koror 		Together, we can make tomorrow Better [8]
[9]
[10]
[11]
[12]
24 February 2024

For Vice President

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Candidate Experience Home state Campaign Ref.
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)
Koror 		Palau Family First [13]
[14]
[15]
[16]
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)
Ngchesar 		Moving Forward Together [17]
[18]
[19]
[20]
27 May 2024

Campaign

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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.[21]

Results

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Preliminary results appeared to show Surangel Whipps Jr. leading in the presidential race,[22] while Raynold Oilouch was leading as vice president.[23] Whipps formally claimed victory on 11 November, while Remengesau conceded defeat earlier.[24]

President

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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

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CandidateVotes%
Raynold Oilouch6,72670.25
Uduch Sengebau Senior2,82929.55
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

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Candidate Votes Notes
Steve Kuartei 5,224 Elected
Mason Ngirchechebangel Whipps 5,019 Elected
Andrew Tabelual 4,742 Elected
Mark U. Rudimch 4,621 Elected
Brian Melairei 4,088 Elected
Kazuki L. "Topps" Sungino 4,070 Elected
Siegfried Bai Nakamura 4,053 Elected
Secilil Eldebechel 4,048 Elected
Ann Latii Pedro 4,039 Elected
TJ Imrur Remengesau 4,003 Elected
Salvador Sadoi Tellames 3,929 Elected
Lentcer Basilius 3,884 Elected
Rukebai Inabo 3,787 Elected
Lee T. Otobed 3,704
Hokkons Baules 3,657
Kerai Mariur 3,593
Joann Risong Tarkong 3,052
Umiich Sengebau 3,009
Ann Kloulechad Singeo 2,947
Blodak S. Quichocho 2,852
Vierra Joel Toribiong 2,784
Sandra Sumang Pierantozzi 2,558
Jeff Ngirarsaol 2,519
Dilmei L. Olkeriil 1,773
Moses Y. Uludong 1,665
Ismael Remoket 309
Write-in 695
Source: Palau Election Commission

House of Delegates

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State Candidate Votes Notes
Aimeliik Warren S. Umetaro 271 Elected
Write-in 4
Airai Stephanie Ngirchoimei 299 Elected
Ralph F. Kanai 129
Johana Ngiruchelbad 129
Williander Ngotel 85
Reagan Sidoi 85
Write-in 3
Angaur Mario S. Gulibert 111 Elected
Kennosuke A. Suzuky 61
Write-in 2
Hatohobei Sebastian R. Marino 36 Elected
Write-in 24
Kayangel Noah Kemesong 137 Elected
Wayland Dulei Keizi 75
Koror Mengkur W. Rechelulk 1,301 Elected
Joseph "Joe" Aitaro 1,180
Write-in 4
Melekeok Silverius Ouch Tellei 216 Elected
Frutoso "Toto" Tellei 138
Write-in 1
Ngaraard Gibson Kanai 280 Elected
Wilbert Ngirakamerang 209
Write-in 1
Ngarchelong Timothy R. Sinsak 387 Elected
Write-in 65
Ngardmau Blesoch Aderkeroi 84 Elected
Fermin R. Meriang 81
Dodger Kumangai 71
Write-in 1
Ngaremlengui Portia Franz Kesolei 180 Elected
Swenny Ongidobel 124
Ngatpang Francesca Ruluked Otong 133 Elected
John Techitong 105
Ngchesar Rebecca Sebalt Ngirmechaet 137 Elected
Sabino Anastacio 133
Ngiwal Ellender Ngirameketii 140 Elected
Masasinge Arurang 117
Elmis Mesubed Bechab 50
Eugene "Usin" Termeteet 40
Peleliu Nace N. Soalablai 264 Elected
Serelina Bota Ridep 133
Write-in 2
Sonsorol Yutaka Gibbons Jr. 118 Elected
Write-in 4
Source: Palau Election Commission

Aftermath

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Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te sent congratulations to Whipps and his vice president, Raynold Oilouch, upon their reelection.[23]

References

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