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 […]
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Candidates Set for Upcoming Angaur and Ngatpang Gubernatorial Elections
By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — The field of candidates is set for two upcoming state general elections in Palau, with Angaur State featuring a rematch of former contenders and Ngatpang State seeing a single candidate run unopposed. In Angaur State, voters will choose between incumbent Gov. Kennosuke A. Suzuki and challenger Warren Fukuichi […]
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Ngardmau Braces for Second Special Gubernatorial Election After Fresh Impeachment
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (Sept. 28, 2026) – The Palau Election Commission (PEC) is preparing for another special gubernatorial election in Ngardmau unless the planned election is challenged in court, according to PEC officials. First Impeachment and Legal Battle In a rare political development, seven members of the Ngardmau Legislature—Kelulul Ngardmau (KN)—introduced and […]
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Ngardmau Legislature passes second impeachment resolution against Gov. Ngiraiwet
Move comes days after Appellate Court voided first impeachment and cancelled special election By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (September 21, 2026) The 11th Kelulul Ngardmau (Ngardmau Legislature) has passed a second resolution of impeachment in an attempt to remove Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet from office, marking the second such effort against the state’s chief executive. […]
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Palau bill seeks same-day counting of absentee ballots
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — (Sept. 21, 2026) A bill passed by the House of Delegates would require absentee ballots to be received and counted on the same day as the general election, ending the current provision that allows qualifying absentee ballots to be received and counted after Election Day. House Bill 12-42-5, HD1 […]
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Palau Appellate Court voids Ngardmau governor’s impeachment
Special Election Cancelled, Gov. Ngiraiwet gets her seat back By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Palau Appellate Court on Sept. 16 voided the impeachment of Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet, ruling that the state legislature failed to provide her constitutionally required fair treatment before taking action against her. The decision reverses the Trial Court’s ruling […]