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Elections in Palau
Sovereign state
Elections in Palau: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state and government is Surangel Whipps Jr..
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Surangel Whipps Jr. live
Head of state & government - independent politician
In office since
21 January 2021
Party
independent politician
Region
Insular Oceania
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Next election
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Government
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Capital
Ngerulmud
Population
21 729
Country facts
Legislature
Palau National Congress
Established
1994
Currency
United States dollar
Official language
English
Capital
Ngerulmud
Region
Insular Oceania
Area
465 km2
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Election history
12 November 2024parliamentary
Palauan general election
12 November 2024presidential
Palauan presidential election
3 November 2020presidential
Palauan presidential election
3 November 2020parliamentary
Palauan general election
1 November 2016presidential
Palauan presidential election
won: Thomas Remengesau Jr.
1 November 2016parliamentary
Palauan general election
6 November 2012presidential
Palauan presidential election
won: Thomas Remengesau Jr.
6 November 2012parliamentary
Palauan general election
4 November 2008presidential
Palauan presidential election
won: Johnson Toribiong
4 November 2008parliamentary
Palauan general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2021 - Thomas Remengesau Jr. Surangel Whipps Jr.
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Palau?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Palau?
The head of state and government is Surangel Whipps Jr. (independent politician).
When was the last election in Palau?
The most recent was the Palauan general election on 12 November 2024.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.