Perpetua Sappa Konman (born 29 September 1972)[1] is a Micronesian physician and politician. In 2021 she became the first woman elected to Congress.
Perpetua Sappa Konman | |
|---|---|
| Senator of Congress | |
| In office 2021– | |
| Constituency | Chuuk Election District 3 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 September 1972 |
Biography
editBorn in 1972 and from Fefan island in Chuuk State, Konman became a physician.[1] She married Derensio S. Konman, a politician and member of Congress, and had six children.[1]
Following her husband's death in 2021, she contested the subsequent special election for Chuuk Election District 3 (a Senate seat).[1] Receiving 2,532 votes, she defeated Myron I. Hashiguchi (1,962 votes) and Inson I. Namper (1,292) votes, becoming the first woman elected to Congress.[2] She was sworn into office on 13 December.[1] Konman was re-elected in the 2023 parliamentary elections with 52% of the vote.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Dr. Konman Seated as First Woman in the FSM Congress Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia
- ^ Dr. Perpetua S. Konman Declared Official & Certified Winner of the FSM Special Election FSM Public Information, 29 November 2021