6 Oct 2025

Nauru election week begins with music festival and beauty pageant

9:32 am on 6 October 2025
The Nauru Electoral Commission hosted its official candidate ballot draw on Friday, 3 October 2025 following the formal closure of the nomination and withdrawal period.

The Nauru Electoral Commission hosted its official candidate ballot draw on Friday, 3 October 2025 following the formal closure of the nomination and withdrawal period. Photo: Nauru Media News - NTV

Nauruans will head to the polls on Saturday for two important votes: to elect their members of parliament and to decide on a change to the nation's constitution.

Ahead of election day, the island is hosting the Musical Festival and Miss Micronesia Pageant from Sunday 6, October to Friday, 9 October.

The Nauru parliament is made up of 19 members elected from multi-seat constituencies - 14 administrative districts grouped into eight constituencies.

According to the Nauru Electoral Commission, a total of 60 candidates are vying for seats in parliament - six of them are women.

Under current law, the parliamentary term is three years. Nauru's MPs have already voted for a change to the parliamentary term from three to four years.

However, for the constitution to change, at least two-thirds of voters must vote in favour of the referendum.

In Nauru, voting is compulsory for all citizens aged 20 and over.

Incumbent President David Adeang, 55, is contesting a seat in the Ubenide constituency, where 12 candidates are vying for four seats.

The Nauru Electoral Commission conducted the candidate ballot draw on Friday and urged all eligible voters to participate and make their voices heard.

Constituencies and seats

  • Aiwo (2 seats)
  • Anabar (2 seats)
  • Anetan (2 seats)
  • Boe (2 seats)
  • Buada (2 seats)
  • Meneng (3 seats)
  • Ubenide (4 seats)
  • Yaren (2 seats)

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