Sonsorol voters have approved every one of the 23 proposed changes to the state constitution, including the biggest one: merging two of the state’s four municipalities and reorganizing the state Legislature. The results were certified Oct. 30 by the Palau Election Commission after the Oct. 27 referendum. Each amendment won a majority of votes statewide […]
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Senate considers sweeping election reforms, from early voting to campaign spending limits
By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (Oct. 30, 2026) — “The purpose of the bill is to modernize and streamline the election process,” Sen. Nakamura said as lawmakers considered a broad package of proposed election reforms that would change voting schedules, absentee-ballot procedures, voter registration and campaign rules. The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Governmental […]
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Ngiraiwet challenges second impeachment, seeks halt to Ngardmau special election
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 26, 2026) — Former Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet is challenging the legality of her second impeachment, arguing that the Ngardmau Legislature failed to provide the notice and opportunity to be heard required by the courts, and asking that the Nov. 13 special gubernatorial election be stopped until the dispute […]
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Ngaraard to hold special election Nov. 24 to fill legislative vacancy
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGARAARD, Palau — Elab County in Ngaraard State will hold a special election Nov. 24 to fill the legislative seat left vacant by the death of legislator Harvey Ngirairikl. The Palau Election Commission (PEC) announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, that the 12th Olbetibel – Ngaraard Legislature passed Resolution No. 12-7-4S calling for […]
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Ngardmau Acting Governor Rejects Rumors of No Governor or Budget, Says Government Is Operating
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 19, 2026) — Ngardmau Acting Gov. Terrence Miozawa says the state government continues to operate under continuing budget authority, rejecting rumors that the government is closed or has no governor or budget. Speaker & Acting Governor Terrence Miozawa The statement comes as a dispute continues over the removal of […]
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PEC sets Nov. 13 special election for Ngardmau governor amid impeachment standoff
Speaker Miozawa is acting governor By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau — The Palau Election Commission (PEC) has scheduled a special gubernatorial election for Ngardmau State on Nov. 13, moving forward with a second impeachment-driven contest after a court order nullified the first. Election date set after second impeachment resolution In a public notice and […]