Palau
After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, Palau, a westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independence in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986 but not ratified until 1993. It entered into force the following year when the islands gained independence. Today, Palau is a presidential republic (in free association with the U.S.) with mixed legal system of civil, common, and customary law.
Palau has 16 states in terms of administrative regions.
Economically, Palau is primarily dependent on tourism, fishing, and subsistence agriculture.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Palau
Offices
| Population | Election | Office | Incumbent | Term Length | Term Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21,503 | Directly Elected | President | Surangel Whipps Jr. | 4 years | None |
| Directly Elected | Senate | 4 years | None | ||
| Directly Elected | House of Delegates | 4 years | None |
Upcoming Elections
| Election | Count Down | Election Date |
|---|---|---|
| Palauan General Election - House of Delegates, 2028 | in 3 years | November 5, 2028 |
| Palauan General Election - Presidential, 2028 | in 3 years | November 2028 *No Fixed Date |
| Palauan General Election - Senate, 2028 | in 3 years | November 2028 *No Fixed Date |
Event Timeline
| November 5, 2024 | Palauan General Election - House of Delegates, 2024 | |||
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| November 5, 2024 | Palauan General Election - Presidential, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Region | Vote Count | Elected |
| Surangel Whipps Jr. | Palau | 5,626 | ||
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| November 5, 2024 | Palauan General Election - Senate, 2024 | |||
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| November 3, 2020 | Palauan General Election - House of Delegates, 2020 | |||
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| November 3, 2020 | Palauan General Election - Presidential, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Region | Vote Count | Elected |
| Surangel Whipps Jr. | Palau | 5,699 | ||
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| November 3, 2020 | Palauan General Election - Senate, 2020 | |||
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| November 1, 2016 | Palauan General Election - House of Delegates, 2016 | |||
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| November 1, 2016 | Palauan General Election - Presidential, 2016 | |||
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| Candidate | Party | Region | Vote Count | Elected |
| Tommy Remengesau | Palau | 5,109 | ||
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| November 1, 2016 | Palauan General Election - Senate, 2016 | |||
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