36 CANDIDATES VYING FOR SEATS IN THE NEW 25TH CONGRESS

PALIKIR, POHNPEI. November 4, 2026 – The Office of the National Election Director (NED) has notified the Speaker of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia of the names filed for candidacy for the 2027 National Elections to seat the 14 members of the new Twenty-Fifth FSM Congress.

Thirty six petitions have now been filed as potential candidates for the upcoming National Elections of March 2, 2027. The number of candidates are subject to change while undergoing the review process for certification before the official list is released.

The petitions in accordance with each state are as follows:

Four petitions are filed for the two seats for the State of Kosrae and they are,

At-Large:

  1.  Aren B. Palik, incumbent
  2.  Yoslyn G. Sigrah

Two-years:

  1.  Johnson A. Asher, incumbent
  2. Johnston B. Palik

Two petitions are filed for the two seats for the State of Yap and they are,

At-Large:

  1. Andrew R. Yatilman, incumbent

Two-years:

  1. Andy P. Choor, incumbent

Twelve petitions are filed for the four seats for the State of Pohnpei and they are,

At-Large:

  1. Esmond B. Moses
  2. Bellarmine S. Ioannis
  3. Ferny S. Perman
  4. Ricky Carl
  5. Welson Panuel
  6. William Kostka

For the two-year seats in accordance with the Election Districts (ED) they are,

ED.1:

  1. Merlynn Abello-Alfonso, incumbent
  2. Jayson Walter

ED.2:

  1. Jermy W. Mudong, incumbent
  2. Quincy Lawrence

ED.3:

  1. Peter M. Christian
  2. Mason Albert

Eighteen petitions are filed for the six seats for the State of Chuuk and they are,

At-Large:

  1. Wesley Simina
  2. Fabian S. Nimea, incumbent
  3. Ansito Walter
  4. Sabino S. Asor

For the two-year seats in accordance with the Election Districts (ED) they are,

ED.1:

  1. Julio M. Marar, incumbent
  2. Alfred Ansin

ED.2:

  1. Victor ‘Vicky’ Gouland, incumbent

ED.3:

  1. Perpetua S. Konman, incumbent
  2. Jerry F. Irons
  3. Shining Engkichy

ED.4:

  1. Tiwiter Aritos, incumbent
  2. Andereas O. Victus
  3. Pastor N. Suzuki

ED.5:

  1. Robson U. Romolow, incumbent
  2. Andrew A. May
  3. Constantine M. Dungawin
  4. Joanes Jackson
  5. Ruphin M. Micky

The 36 potential candidates will be vying for seats in the new Twenty-Fifth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to be convened and organized on May 11, 2027. The new Congress would also seat a new Administration for the National Government with the selection of a President and Vice President from among the 14 Members.

More information on the potential candidates and election in general can be obtained from the Office of National Election Director at phone number: (691) 320-7805 or send an email to ned@fsmed.fm.

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