1987 Micronesian parliamentary election

1987 Micronesian parliamentary election
3 March 1987
All 14 seats in Congress
President before election

Tosiwo Nakayama

 Elected President

John Haglelgam

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    Minister: Kandhi A. Elieisar

Parliamentary elections were held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 3 March 1987 alongside a referendum on having a four-year term of office for all members of Congress.[1] All candidates for seats in Congress ran as independents, whilst the referendum proposal was rejected by voters.[2]

Results

Referendum

Choice Popular vote State
vote
Votes %
For 11,984 37.37 0
Against 20,079 62.63 4
Invalid/blank votes – –
Total 32,063 100 4
Registered voters/turnout –
Source: Direct Democracy

By state

State For Against Total
Votes % Votes %
Chuuk 6,618 37.34 11,104 62.66 17,722
Kosrae 1,040 50.58 1,016 49.42 2,056
Pohnpei 4,125 36.62 7,139 63.38 11,264
Yap 201 19.69 820 80.31 1,021
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p638 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
  2. ^ Federated States of Micronesia, 3 March 1987: Four year term of office for all Congress members Direct Democracy (in German)
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