Result
Only two candidates were nominated for President, who is elected by the 33-member '' Nitijela''. The candidates were the incumbent President Jurelang Zedkaia, and long-time MP and government minister Christopher Loeak. Loeak won the election with 21 votes to 11 votes. Loeak was expected to name his cabinet and be sworn in within a week.Reaction
Zedkaia has agreed to co-operate with the new administration.References
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