Governor Simer remains unopposed
Unofficial results of the 13th Aimeliik State Government General Election held on November 14, 2023, revealed the lowest voter turnout in its general election history, with only 35% total voter turnout.
Out of the total 850 registered voters, only 300 votes were cast. If 81 expected absentee ballots are received in time, it would bring the number up to 45%, still below half of the registered voters.
Many speculations are going around on the reason for low turnout, with some saying that lack of choices made people care less about voting. For example, of the five hamlets, only one had more than one person running. Three of the hamlets had one unopposed candidate, and one did not have a candidate at all. Others say many people have left, while others claim people were getting tired of promises and/ or lack of new ideas.
Incumbent Governor Browny Simer was unopposed and received 264 out of 300. For at-large seats, Larry Mamis leads with 210 votes, followed by Scott Weers with 188 votes, Siriano Kailang with 184 and fourth place, Lucio Oisebokl Obakerbau with 178 votes. Candidates Wridon Seklii, Arlyn Ignacio, and Jennifer Nakamura did not make it, but with a large number of absentee ballots expected, there still could be upset in this category after the final tally.
Alven Samsel won Medorm Hamlet as an unopposed candidate. Ngchemiangel Hamlet did not have a candidate so Kyle Ongesii, the former legislator who did not file to run, was re-elected by write-in vote.
Leilani Senior won Elechui hamlet seat and Eric Reklai won Imul hamlet, both of which were unopposed.
Ngerkeai hamlet, Kolas Eriich, an incumbent lator, won again against Jenny Erico Olgeriil.
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Governor Simer remains unopposed
By: L.N. Reklai
Unofficial results of the 13th Aimeliik State Government General Election held on November 14, 2023, revealed the lowest voter turnout in its general election history, with only 35% total voter turnout.
Out of the total 850 registered voters, only 300 votes were cast. If 81 expected absentee ballots are received in time, it would bring the number up to 45%, still below half of the registered voters.
Many speculations are going around on the reason for low turnout, with some saying that lack of choices made people care less about voting. For example, of the five hamlets, only one had more than one person running. Three of the hamlets had one unopposed candidate, and one did not have a candidate at all. Others say many people have left, while others claim people were getting tired of promises and/ or lack of new ideas.
Incumbent Governor Browny Simer was unopposed and received 264 out of 300. For at-large seats, Larry Mamis leads with 210 votes, followed by Scott Weers with 188 votes, Siriano Kailang with 184 and fourth place, Lucio Oisebokl Obakerbau with 178 votes. Candidates Wridon Seklii, Arlyn Ignacio, and Jennifer Nakamura did not make it, but with a large number of absentee ballots expected, there still could be upset in this category after the final tally.
Alven Samsel won Medorm Hamlet as an unopposed candidate. Ngchemiangel Hamlet did not have a candidate so Kyle Ongesii, the former legislator who did not file to run, was re-elected by write-in vote.
Leilani Senior won Elechui hamlet seat and Eric Reklai won Imul hamlet, both of which were unopposed.
Ngerkeai hamlet, Kolas Eriich, an incumbent lator, won again against Jenny Erico Olgeriil.