FSM History

National

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

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