Asia & Pacific · reference
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
Parliamentary republic in free association with the United States
SystemParliamentary republic in free association with the United States
Head of statePresident Hilda Heine (head of state and government, elected by the legislature)
LegislatureNitijela · 33 seats, with no formal party system
ElectionsFree and competitive non-partisan elections
Last election2023-11-20 · general election, after which the Nitijela chose Heine in January 2024
Next election2027-11 · general election due
The Compact of Free Association gives the United States exclusive military access, including the Kwajalein missile-test range, in exchange for funding and migration rights, renewed in 2023 for two decades. The legacy of 67 US nuclear tests at Bikini and Enewetak remains an open claim for compensation. Rising seas threaten the low-lying atolls' long-term habitability.
Live encyclopedic leader and election records · verified 2026-07-02
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