President Whipps files for re-election

KOROR, Palau – President Whipps’ re-election nomination was filed on Monday, August 5^day Palau Election Commission. As Whipps is currently off island, his petition was submitted on his behalf by his family and supporters.

“By signing the petition, we pledge our unwavering support and faith that our President Surangel Whipps, Jr. will continue to lead our country for another four years to ensure the safety and prosperity of all our people, their families and their children,” said Kione Isechal, co-chair of the A Kot a Rechad er Belau Committee to re-elect the SWJ President.

Since there are only two candidates in the presidential race, there will be no primary election. Voters will choose the president in the general election on November 5.^day.

The upcoming election will be^nd Palau voters will then choose between Whipps and Remengesau in the general election.

In the last presidential election between these two candidates in 2016, Whipps received 4,865 votes while Remengesau received 5,129. The gap was 264 votes.

As election day approaches, the two candidates, Whipps and Remengesau, and their supporters are actively campaigning in Palau and abroad. (By Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang)

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