The Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia has 14 non-partisan members: ten members elected for a two-year term in ten single-seat constituencies and four members elected for a four-year term, one from each state at-large.
Qualifications To become a member of the FSM Congress, either one elected on the basis of state equality (senator at-large) or one elected based on population, an individual must fulfil these following requirements according to Article 9 of the Constitution.
Must be at least 30 years of age upon the day of election. Must be a resident of the state from which he or she is elected for at least 5 years. Must be a citizen of the FSM for at least 15 years. Must not be convicted of felony.
Constituencies
Speakers of the Congress The Speaker of the Congress is elected for a term of two years.
Image Name Took office Left office Notes Bethwel Henry 10 May 1979 May 1987 Jack Fritz May 1987 May 2003 Peter M. Christian 12 May 2003 11 May 2007 Isaac V. Figir 11 May 2007 11 May 2013 Dohsis Halbert 11 May 2013 11 May 2015 Wesley Simina 11 May 2015 11 May 2023 Esmond Moses 11 May 2023 Incumbent
Members Members after the 2023 Micronesian parliamentary election.
StateDistrictMemberPlaces representedNotesChuukSenator (at-large) Wesley W. Simina Chuuk One Florencio Singkoro Harper Mortlock Islands Two Victor (Vicky) Gouland Northern Namoneas Three Perpetua S. Konman Southern Namoneas Four Tiwiter Aritos Faichuuk Region Five Robson U. Romolow Halls and Northwestern Islands KosraeSenator (at-large) Aren Palik Kosrae One Paliknoa K. Welly Kosrae YapSenator (at-large) Joseph J. Urusemal Yap One Isaac V. Figir Yap PohnpeiSenator (at-large) Peter M. Christian Pohnpei One Merlynn Abello-Alfonso Sokehs, Kolonia, Sapwuahfik, Nukuoro and Kapingamarangi Two Quincy Lawrence Madolenihmw and Kitti Three Esmond B. Moses U, Nett, Mwoakilloa and Pingelap
See also Politics of the Federated States of Micronesia Congress of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands List of legislatures by country
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