Public Notice: National Election Office
Updated: Oct 15
The National Election Office is hereby announcing that any interested candidate
who is planning to run for the Two- and Four-Year Congressional Seats which will be on March 02, 2027 General Election. The deadline for submitting nomination petition is no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 02, 2026
For a petition to be valid: A candidate must submit the following materials to the National Election Commissioner of Yap State
• A petition for candidacy must be signed by at least twenty-five
(25) eligible voters;
• A receipt of filing fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00)
payable to the National Treasury; and
• Two (2) recent passport-sized photographs of the candidate.
The Petition Form can be obtained now at the National Election Office
located at Yap Market Square from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, or call 350-4217 for additional information.
Thank you
It's interesting to see the detailed requirements for candidates running for the Congressional Seats, especially the need for 25 signatures and a $100 filing fee. Given that the deadline for submitting petitions is November 2, 2026, it seems like candidates have a good amount of time to prepare. I wonder if there's any easy way to google information about past candidates or election results for these seats.
It's helpful that the National Election Office has provided such clear and detailed instructions for prospective candidates, especially outlining the specific requirements like the 25 signatures and the filing fee. With the deadline being November 2026 for a March 2027 election, there seems to be ample time for interested individuals to prepare their tung sahur nominations. Are these congressional seats usually highly contested?
I appreciate the clarity in your announcement regarding the national election office updates. It reminds me of the strategic planning I see in organizing events, like gathering friends for a five nights at freddy's game night! How do you think community involvement can enhance voter participation in our next elections?