Congressional election for all 14 seats; 28 independent candidates, four unopposed.
What happened
In this election President Leo Falcam lost his Pohnpei at-large seat, which meant he could not be chosen for a second term. When the new Congress met in May, it picked Yap’s Joseph Urusemal as president.
Who’s who
- Leo FalcamFifth President of the FSM, 1999–2003; from Pohnpei
- Joseph UrusemalSixth President of the FSM, 2003–2007; from Yap

