List of notable Micronesian Politicians

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List of Micronesian Presidents

No. Name
(Birth-Death)
District
Term of Office Electoral Mandates
(Assembly)
Political Party
1 Roberto Stevens
(1908-1982)
Atlantic
May 18, 1959 June 11, 1962 1959 Election (1st Assembly) Liberal Party
Solidification of Micronesian mandate and beginning of partition with U.S.; Trade deals with U.S. and Canada; Proposed nuclear missile weapons program with the U.S, subsequent caucus defection and non-confidence defeat.
2 Keith Webber
(1919-2011)
Consecon
June 11, 1962 September 21, 1970 1962 Election (2nd Assembly)
1966 Election (3rd Assembly)
Conservative Party
Easing of tensions between U.S. and Soviet Union; Economic success due to reducing of tariffs and lowering of income taxes; Growing popularity due to use of ads on television; Founding of MBC and subsequent selling to the private industry; Repeal of by-elections in the Election Act; First Prorogation of Parliament due to family illness; Setting the number of ridings for elections at 97; Crackdown on drugs and hippies during the Psychedelic years; Economic prosperity during leadership
3 Jerry Goodwin
(1930-1998)
South Coast
September 21, 1970 May 7, 1973 1970 Election (4th Assembly) Liberal Party
Raising of tariffs on non-national industries; Brief raising on income tax on rich people; Semi-coalition from NDP for first year of term; Economic downfall of 1971 and loss of support; Further support to aid poor through taxes; "Tax-and-Spend Liberals" scandal; Loss of NDP support and end of government
4 Bernard Farmer
(1914-1984)
Hart-Delaware
May 7, 1973 September 29, 1975 1973 Election (5th Assembly) Conservative Party
Brief skirmish between Liberals and NDP on coalition power, subsequent ban on coalition parties; Poll-fixing scandal; Budget inflation scandal; Economic downturn due to failure to pay bonds to outside investors, subsequent fall in Micronesian dollar; Misleading attack ads against NDP; Near removal from office, subsequent non-confidence vote
5 Dennis Garcia
(1937-2016)
Thompson
September 29, 1975 September 9, 1985 1975 Election (6th Assembly)
1978 Election (7th Assembly)
1983 Election (8th Assembly)
Liberal Party
Longest serving and most notable President up to that point; Freezing of tariffs confirming economic stability; Banning of polls and change of election system to alternative vote per riding; NDP "partnership" and community housing plans; 1978 Majority victory and cancellation of housing plans; Reform of Judicial system making it easier for Presidents to appoint Supreme Court Justices; Conflict of Interest trial and acquittal; Attempt at changing parole system; "Makeshift government" scandal; Automotive strikes and closure of factories; Economic downfall of 1984; White Tower incident of 1985 and subsequent resignation as party leader on April 22; Travis Hunter named leader of Liberal Party while Garcia stayed as President until the 1985 election
6 Anthony Pope
(1925-2002)
Hillier
September 9, 1985 November 14, 1988 1985 Election (9th Assembly) Conservative Party
Repealing of many of Garcia's economic plans and bills; Failure to revert back to First-Past-The-Post system; Successful removal of Opposition Leader Dale Carter from office; Clarification of ridings; Brief economic gain in 1987; MP expenses scandal of 1988 and snap election
7
(1 of 2)
Travis Hunter
(1945-)
Washington-Reno
November 14, 1988 February 6, 1989 1988 Election (10th Assembly) Liberal Party
Elected despite placing third in overall vote; Lack of support in economic plans and defeat in 1989 budget forces election
8 David Calvencecci
(1953-2011)
Dawson-Northport
February 6, 1989 February 7, 1994 1989 Election (11th Assembly) New Democrat Party
First President from the New Democrats; Increased income tax on rich; Agreed with U.S. to make Micronesian Dollar equal to U.S. Dollar, effectively stabilizing their economic policy; Cuts to big business subsidiaries result in massive job losses and welfare output; "Risky" economic experiments and resentment from opposition
7
(2 of 2)
Travis Hunter
(1945-)
Washington-Reno
February 7, 1994 June 10, 1996 1994 Election (12th Assembly) Liberal Party
First President elected to non-consecutive terms; Restructuring and repealing old policies from NDP; Tariffs on U.S.; Failed attempt to raise income tax rates; Caucus revolt and subsequent non-confidence vote leading to election
9 Steven Stamkos
(1946-2020)
Central
June 10, 1996 September 21, 1998 1996 Election (13th Assembly) New Democrat Party
Removal of tariffs on U.S. and joining of NAFTA after two-year delay; Improvement of exports and end of 26-year recession; MP expenses scandal; Signing of Kyoto Protocol; 1998 Ice Storm; Reduction of printing of Micronesian Dollar in favour of U.S. Dollar; Lowering income tax for all income brackets; Layoff scandal and subsequent election call
10 Tyler Holmes
(1959-2011)
South Portsmouth
September 21, 1998 January 31, 2003 1998 Election (14th Assembly)
2000 Election (15th Assembly)
Conservative Party
First Micronesian-born President; Removal of quorum laws; Restriction of freedom of press on television; Higher taxation on lower classes and subsequent riots; Reduction in public services and subsequent one-day strikes in hospitals and schools; 1999, 2001 and 2002 MRT wildcat strikes; 2000 election scandal, riots and police action; Bribery allegations and subsequent cover-ups; Transfer of defense details to Portugal and subsequent removal from office; First President removed from office per the Election Act
11 Michael McCloud
(1956-)
Bloomfield
January 31, 2003 September 20, 2004 Inter-election appt. Conservative Party
Restructuring of government by repealing most of the acts breaking the constitution; Further restriction on the powers of the President; 2003 SARS crisis; 2003 Eastern Seaboard Blackout crisis; Budget fixing scandal; First to force election based on advice from speaker of the parliament
12 John Tavares
(1961-2012)
Interlagos
September 20, 2004 April 9, 2012 2004 Election (16th Assembly)
2008 Election (17th Assembly)
Liberal Party
Fixing of Presidential terms to no more than five years; Fixing trade agreements with U.S. and Canada; Expansion of military; Participation in the conflict in Afghanistan, the first military exercise outside of Micronesia; Tax benefits to businesses; 2008 Attack ad scandals; Economic crisis of 2009-10; Budget fixing scandal; Brief agreement with Green Party; Ad expenses scandal; First President assassinated
13 David Ray
(1962-)
Washington-Bellows
April 9, 2012 February 22, 2016 Inter-election appt.
2012 Election (18th Assembly)
2015 Election (19th Assembly)
Liberal Party
First President of a minority race; 2013 Micronesian floods; Extreme Weather Act; 2013 Ice storm; Municipal Anti-Corruption Act; Bribery scandal involving VP and Speaker; Attempted assassination on March 2014; Fiscal strengthening and spending control limits enacted; Stagnation of economy and non-confidence vote, leading to early election; Trans Pacific Partnership; Minority rule and Compulsory Voting Act opposition
14
(1 of 2)
Matthew Turner
(1976-)
Rossmore-Samuel
February 22, 2016 August 9, 2020 2016 Election (20th Assembly)
2019 Election (21st Assembly)
Micronesian National Party
Workplace insurance reform; Minimum wage enforcement for restaurant workers; Uber-Taxi disputes; Operation Bedlam and Donald Trump; Subsequent refugee plan and removal of visas required to enter the country; Minimum working hours for shift workers; Environmental Action Plan; Climate State of Emergency; Coronavirus pandemic; Red Flag Movement protests; Resignation due to health concerns
15 Deborah Willis
(1963-)
Falstaff-Gander
August 9, 2020 November 13, 2022 Inter-election appt. Micronesian National Party
First female President of Micronesia; Coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns; Red Flag Movement protests; Exile of Peter Wright; March 14, 2021 protests and riots; Assassination of Sheila Cook; New Years 2022 riots; May 21, 2022 blackout and looting; Teachers labour dispute and subsequent general strike; Assassination of Brendan Harrison; Repeal of Bill 28; Firing of Tanya Eriksen and subsequent loss of confidence in cabinet, forcing resignation
16 Jonathan Jennings
(1972-)
Washington-Demorestville
November 13, 2022 November 29, 2023 Inter-election appt. Micronesian National Party
Inflation and cost-of-living crisis; prosecution of lockdown protestors; 2023 Fourside synagogue shooting, anti-Semitic comments and subsequent resignation
14
(2 of 2)
Matthew Turner
(1976-)
Rossmore-Samuel
November 29, 2023 Incumbent Inter-election appt. Micronesian National Party
Elevated to office after Vice-President Castillo temporarily resigned; Aftermath of Fourside synagogue shooting; Inflation and cost-of-living crisis


List of Vice-Presidents

No. Name
(Birth-Death)
District
Term of Office Political Party Presidents Served Ministry Notes
1 Raymond van Buren
(1892-1962)
May 18, 1959 June 11, 1962 Liberal Party Roberto Stevens (1959-62) Justice Only Vice-President born in the 19th century. Died two months after leaving office.
2 Michael McClane
(1902-1973)
June 11, 1962 September 12, 1966 Conservative Party Keith Webber (1962-66) Justice
3 Roscoe Simmons
(1926-2007)
September 12, 1966 September 21, 1970 Conservative Party Keith Webber (1966-70) Justice
4
(1 of 2)
Donald Dumfries
(1911-1975)
September 21, 1970 May 7, 1973 Liberal Party Jerry Goodwin (1970-73) Defense
5 Layton Carroll
(1935-)
May 7, 1973 September 29, 1975 Conservative Party Bernard Farmer (1973-75) Defense
4
(2 of 2)
Donald Dumfries
(1911-1975)
September 29, 1975 December 16, 1975 Liberal Party Dennis Garcia (1975) Defense First Vice-President to serve two terms. Died in office.
6 Craig Fischer
(1928-1998)
December 16, 1975 July 5, 1978 Liberal Party Dennis Garcia (1975-78) Justice Mid-term appointment. Fired from office before finishing term.
7 Mark Miller
(1927-)
July 5, 1978 August 29, 1983 Liberal Party Dennis Garcia (1978-83) Defense Mid-term appointment. Kept office after re-election in 1978.
8 Travis Hunter
(1945-)
August 29, 1983 September 9, 1985 Liberal Party Dennis Garcia (1983-85) Justice Led the Liberal Party after the resignation of Dennis Garcia in 1985, while Garcia remained as President.
9 Seymour Phillips
(1920-1990)
September 9, 1985 November 14, 1988 Conservative Party Anthony Pope (1985-88) Justice
10 Benjamin Smith
(1952-)
November 14, 1988 February 6, 1989 Liberal Party Travis Hunter (1988-89) Defense
11 Drew Finley
(1955-)
February 6, 1989 September 26, 1994 New Democrat Party David Calvencecci (1989-94) Defense
12 Andrew Harris (1950-) September 26, 1994 June 10, 1996 Liberal Party Travis Hunter (1994-96) Justice
13 Kevin Byrne
(1931-)
June 10, 1996 September 21, 1998 New Democrat Party Steven Stamkos (1996-98) Foreign Affairs
14 James Moore (1947-2001) September 21, 1998 September 11, 2001 Conservative Party Tyler Holmes (1998-2001) Defense Died in office.
15 Michael McCloud
(1956-)
September 11, 2001 January 31, 2003 Conservative Party Tyler Holmes (2001-03) Finance Mid-term appointment. Took office of Presidency after removal of office of Tyler Holmes.
16 Jimmy Steele (1948-) January 31, 2003 September 20, 2004 Conservative Party Michael McCloud (2003-04) Defense Mid-term appointment. Interim role as Speaker of the Parliament never appointed Steele as Vice-President.
17 James Carter (1959-) September 20, 2004 September 8, 2008 Liberal Party John Tavares (2004-08) Justice
18 David Ray
(1962-)
September 8, 2008 April 9, 2012 Liberal Party John Tavares (2008-12) Defense Took office of Presidency after death of John Tavares.
19 Alex Hindmarch
(1963-)
April 9, 2012 March 31, 2014 Liberal Party David Ray (2012-14) Justice Mid-term appointment. Retained office after 2012 election. Resigned due to bribery allegations.
20 Linton McInroe
(1969-)
March 31, 2014 February 22, 2016 Liberal Party David Ray (2014-2016) Finance Mid-term appointment.
21 Deborah Willis
(1963-)
February 22, 2016 August 9, 2020 Micronesian National Party Matthew Turner (2016-2020) Justice Took office of Presidency after resignation of Matthew Turner.
22 Jonathan Jennings
(1972-)
August 9, 2020 November 13, 2022 Micronesian National Party Deborah Willis (2020-2022) Finance Mid-term appointment. Took office of Presidency after resignation of Deborah Willis.
23 Jorge Castillo
(1960-)
November 13, 2022 Incumbent Micronesian National Party Jonathan Jennings (2022-2023)
Matthew Turner (2023-)
Labour Mid-term appointment. Resigned temporarily so that Matthew Turner could be elevated to Presidency.

List of Leaders of Opposition

No. Leader of the Opposition Party Took Office Left Office President Notes
1 Keith Webber Conservative Party May 18, 1959 June 11, 1962 Roberto Stevens
- Roberto Stevens Liberal Party June 11, 1962 July 1, 1962 Keith Webber Resigned before taking office
2 Jerry Goodwin Liberal Party July 1, 1962 September 21, 1970 Keith Webber
(1) Keith Webber Conservative Party September 21, 1970 February 2, 1971 Jerry Goodwin Resigned from office
3 Bernard Farmer Conservative Party February 2, 1971 May 7, 1973 Jerry Goodwin
(2) Jerry Goodwin Liberal Party May 7, 1973 September 4, 1974 Bernard Farmer Resigned from office
4 Dennis Garcia Liberal Party September 4, 1974 September 29, 1975 Bernard Farmer
5 Alexander Ingram New Democrat Party September 29, 1975 October 16, 1978 Dennis Garcia
6 Bernard Horton Conservative Party October 16, 1978 September 19, 1983 Dennis Garcia Resigned from office
(5) Alexander Ingram New Democrat Party September 19, 1983 April 8, 1984 Dennis Garcia Resigned from office
7 Dale Carter New Democrat Party April 8, 1984 May 22, 1986 Dennis Garcia Retained office through election
Anthony Pope Removed from office
8 David Calvencecci New Democrat Party May 22, 1986 February 6, 1989 Anthony Pope Retained office through election
Travis Hunter
9 Travis Hunter Liberal Party February 6, 1989 February 7, 1994 David Calvencecci
10 Lee Stewart Conservative Party February 7, 1994 February 5, 1995 Travis Hunter Resigned from office
11 Tyler Holmes Conservative Party February 5, 1995 September 21, 1998 Travis Hunter Retained office through election
Steven Stamkos
12 Steven Stamkos New Democrat Party September 21, 1998 October 2, 2011 Tyler Holmes Retained office through election; later retained through removal of President
Michael McCloud Retained office through election
John Tavares Retained office through election; later resigned from office
13 Johnathan Bell New Democrat Party October 2, 2011 September 24, 2012 John Tavares
David Ray
14 David Warren Conservative Party September 24, 2012 June 15, 2015 David Ray Renamed Party
Reform Party
15 Matthew Turner Micronesian National Party June 15, 2015 February 22, 2016 David Ray
16 Colm Parker Green Party February 22, 2016 November 18, 2019 Matthew Turner
17 Peter Wright Reform Party November 18, 2019 January 7, 2021 Matthew Turner Removed from office [1]
Deborah Willis
18 Ranjit Mukherjee Reform Party January 7, 2021 Incumbent Deborah Willis
Jonathan Jennings
Matthew Turner
  1. Not formally removed from office through the formal removal process, but he was disqualified from office since he left the country in exile, claiming that he was avoiding persecution for crimes he didn't commit. He was still considered the de facto leader of the Reform Party, with Mukherjee nominated as his de jure replacement. Wright resigned as leader on September 9, 2022, citing that it was "fundamentally impossible" to resume his duties as leader.

List of Speakers of Parliament

Name Term Start Term End Appointed By Other Presidents Notes
Herbert Howard 1959 1964 Roberto Stevens Keith Webber
Herbert Howard 1964 1969 Keith Webber
James Johnson 1969 1974 Keith Webber Jerry Goodwin
Bernard Farmer
Kenneth Smith 1974 1979 Bernard Farmer Dennis Garcia
Steven Cox 1979 1983 Dennis Garcia Resigned from office
Michael Riley 1983 1984 Dennis Garcia Served remaining term
Michael Riley 1984 1989 Dennis Garcia Travis Hunter
Anthony Pope
David Calvencecci
Oliver Dixon 1989 1994 David Calvencecci Travis Hunter
Daniel Chen 1994 1997 Travis Hunter Steven Stamkos Resigned from office
Pekka Aho 1997 1999 Steven Stamkos Tyler Holmes Served remaining term
William Hammett 1999 2003 Tyler Holmes Michael McCloud Died in office
Calvin Davis 2003 2004 Michael McCloud John Tavares Served remaining term
Linton McInroe 2004 2008 John Tavares Resigned from office
Sergio Marquez 2008 2009 John Tavares Served remaining term
Sergio Marquez 2009 2014 John Tavares David Ray Resigned from office
John Robinson 2014 2014 David Ray Served remaining term
John Robinson 2014 2019 David Ray Matthew Turner
William Haines 2019 pres. Matthew Turner Deborah Willis
Jonathan Jennings