Yap State General Election: Unofficial Counting and Tabulation Results

Thursday, November 05, 2026 /// DYCA PIO

Yap FM - The Yap State Election Office continues its counting and tabulation of ballots for the 2026 Yap State General Election, with unofficial vote subtotals now reported for the gubernatorial and senatorial races.

The latest unofficial results show Thomas G. Tun and running mate Romanes Yarofaichie leading the gubernatorial race with 904 votes, followed by Liyon Sulog and Jesse Salalu with 673 votes, and James Yangtemai and Paul Achdad Ruegiltmag with 52 votes.

For the senatorial race, Leelkan P. Southwick currently leads with 809 votes, followed by incumbent Nicholas Figirlaarwon with 794 votes and incumbent John A. Mafel with 730 votes. The remaining candidates have also received the following unofficial subtotals:

Anne-Marie Laamar (Incumbent) – 671

Victor Bamog (Incumbent) – 692

Charles Yalaarow – 601

Constantine Yowbalaw – 456

James Gartamag Lukan – 366

John Waayan Fillmed – 361

Philip W. Kaborag – 301

The counting and tabulation process remains ongoing as election officials await the arrival of the remaining ballot boxes from the outer islands. These ballots must be included before officials can complete the count and determine the final election results.

The figures reported are unofficial subtotals and do not represent the outcome of the 2026 Yap State General Election. The Yap State Election Office will provide further updates as it receives and tabulates the remaining ballots.

(For more information, please contact the Yap State Election Office at 350-6130)