2009 Micronesian parliamentary election
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Parliamentary elections were held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 3 March 2009.[1] As there were no political parties, all 21 candidates ran as independents.[1] Three were returned unopposed.[2]
Electoral system
At the time of the election, Congress consisted of 14 members, of which 10 were elected for two-year terms and four elected for four-year terms.[1] The 2009 elections were for the 10 two-year term seats.[1]
Conduct
The Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership (APDP) was invited to monitor the elections by the Micronesian government.[1] The APDP sent 18 observers, who reported "some irregularities and procedural inconsistencies".[1]
Results
Party | Votes | % | Seats |
---|---|---|---|
Independents | 42,280 | 100 | 10 |
Total | 42,280 | 100 | 10 |
Source:[3] |
The results from nine constituencies were certified by the National Election Director on 16 March. A recount was ordered for one seat, with the winner confirmed on 24 March.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Micronesia (Federated States of): Congress IPU
- ^ Federated States of Micronesia Congressional election of 3 March 2009 Adam Carr
- ^ "Second Update: UNOFFICIAL Election Results for the FSM National Election 2009". www.fsmpio.fm. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2009-03-12.