By-elections filled the Congress seats that Nakayama and Tun vacated.
What happened
When Nakayama and Tun became president and vice president, they left the four-year seats for Chuuk (then Truk) and Yap empty. Koichi Sana won the Truk seat, and John Haglelgam won Yap’s as a write-in candidate.
Why it matters
Haglelgam went on to become the FSM’s second president in 1987.
Who’s who
- Tosiwo NakayamaFirst President of the FSM, 1979–1987; from Chuuk
- John HaglelgamSecond President of the FSM, 1987–1991; from Yap
