 Pohnpei maintains executive and modifies legislativePALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): December 16, 2003 – Pohnpei State has voted to maintain the leadership of Governor Johnny P. David and Lieutenant Governor Jack E. Yakana at the Executive Branch and with a few changes, kept most members of its Legislative Branch. Awaiting certification by the State Election Commissioners office, the unofficial results of the December 9, run-off elections show, David won the gubernatorial seat by 133 votes: David – 8345 and Pangelinan – 8212. For the Lt. Governor, 40 votes spelled the difference between Yakana’s – 8293 and Edward’s – 8253. To win the State’s elective seats, a candidate requires the following votes: Executive Branch – majority of the total votes (50% – 1%); The composition of the Legislative Branch was decided in the general elections of November 9, and they include:
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