Mikronesischer Staatenbund, 8. März 2011 : Vierjährige Amtszeit für alle Kongressabgeordneten

Vom Kongress am 22. Oktober 2008 als "Public Law 15-60" beschlossen. Präsident Mori setzt die Abstimmung am 27. Oktober 2009 zusammen mit den Kongresswahlen an.

Obligatorisches Verfassungsreferendum nach Kap. XIV Art. 1 der Verfassung. Zur Annahme sind 75% der gültigen Stimmen in 3 von 4 Staaten nötig. Die landesweite Summe der Stimmen hat auf das Ergebnis keinen Einfluss.

Kap. IX Art. 8
"The Congress consists of one member elected at large from each state on the basis of state equality, and additional members elected from congressional districts in each state apportioned by population. Members elected on the basis of state equality serve for a four (4) year term, and all other members for 2 years. Each member has one vote, except on the final reading of bills. Congressional elections are held biennially as provided by statute."
Kap. X Art. 4
"A person is ineligible to become President unless he is a member of Congress for a 4-year term elected at large from a state on the basis of state equality, a citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia by birth, and a resident of the Federated States of Micronesia for at least 15 years."

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                  gültige       Ja-               Nein-
                  Stimmen   Stimmen      in %   Stimmen      in %
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Chuuk               21523     12996     60.38      8527     39.62
Kosrae               2622      1935     73.80       687     26.20
Pohnpei             11663      5728     49.11      5935     50.89
Yap                  3986      2816     70.65      1170     29.35
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TOTAL               39794     23475     58.99     16319     41.01
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