Nomination Petition Open for Chuuk StatePALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): November 12, 2002 - Chuuk State has announced the availability of its nomination petition for candidacy to the March 2003 election. Open September 4th, the nomination petition will close on December 4, 2002. Nomination petition can be filed by two methods:
Eligibility of a candidate follows existing criteria. Filing affidavits to vote at another polling place is open ninety (90) days prior to election (November 4th, 2002) and closes seven days before election day (February 26th, 2003). Absentee ballot request is open sixty (60) days prior to election day and return ballot must be sent directly to the main office of the election commission no later than the closing time of the polls on election day. |