Peter M. Christian becomes eighth president; Yosiwo George VP; Simina elected Speaker.
What happened
Christian had held a Pohnpei seat in Congress as early as 1985 and was Speaker in 2003. Yosiwo George of Kosrae became vice president, and Wesley Simina, newly elected for Chuuk, became Speaker.
Who’s who
- Peter M. ChristianEighth President of the FSM, 2015–2019; from Pohnpei
- Wesley W. SiminaTenth President of the FSM, 2023–present; from Chuuk
