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found that he had unlawfully expended public funds and failed to comply with state laws which required him to inform the legislature about disbursements and transfer of funds. Incumbent governor
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Peleliu State, Jackson Ngiraingas...
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Incumbent Gov. Timarong Sisior decided not to seek reelection.
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Soalablai, the governor of Peleliu, disputes that view.
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claiming that she had "failed to issue a proper warning" of
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to conduct an investigation into numerous allegations of
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504:"Ngiraingas Wins Peleliu Governor's Race"
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