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The Legislative Assembly of Yap State consists of ten senators elected for four years in a legislative constituency called a district. The first district, that of the Yap Islands , which has the largest population, which sees six senators elected according to a multi-member majority vote in one round.
State identities are strong, with the central government often seen as distant, and those from other states sometimes considered foreigners. [1] However, Chuuk is the only state in which the executive and legislative branches of government have officially taken up secession. [7] State officials lead the Chuuk Independence Movement. [3]
The 14-member Congress has ten members elected every two years by first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies and four senators (representing each of the four states, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae) who are elected every four years. [2]
In December the Chuuk State Legislative Assembly passed a resolution supporting the granting of autonomous status to the islanders, so that they could enjoy the same rights as all other citizens. It encouraged Leo Falcam, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, and Congress to support the will of the people of the Faichuk Islands by ...
The FSM is divided in four states: Chuuk (Truk), Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap. Each has its own constitution, elected legislature, governor, and lieutenant governor. The state governments maintain considerable power, particularly regarding the implementation of budgetary policies.
Melissa Inzerillo of Rock Hill appears in front of the S.C. Judicial Merit Selection Commission in November 2024 as a candidate for a 16th Circuit judge seat in an election set for Feb. 5, 2025.
A total of 34 candidates registered to contest the 14 seats. [1] In late February the election of the House of Representatives for Chuuk was postponed by State Governor Johnson Elimo, with the Public Affairs Office stating that voting documents were not ready.
To become a member of the FSM Congress, either one elected on the basis of state equality (senator at-large) or one elected based on population, an individual must fulfil these following requirements according to Article 9 of the Constitution. [1] Must be at least 30 years of age upon the day of election.