Ngaraard to hold special election Nov. 24 to fill legislative vacancy

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGARAARD, Palau — Elab County in Ngaraard State will hold a special election Nov. 24 to fill the legislative seat left vacant by the death of legislator Harvey Ngirairikl. The Palau Election Commission (PEC) announced Tuesday, Oct.

27, that the 12th Olbetibel – Ngaraard Legislature passed Resolution No. 12-7-4S calling for the special election. Nominating petitions are now available and must be submitted by Nov. 9, the PEC said. The deadline also applies to voter registration, requests for confined voting and absentee ballot requests.…