Pruaitch will be vying to return for his third consecutive term as the local MP for Aitape – Lumi District.
The other unconfirmed names of candidates are; Godfried Solmu, Canisius Kapu, John Ramoi, Job Tulipi, Andrew Oboi, Jerry Manyir, Zachery Miroi, Samson Kupu, Eddy Saweni, Leo Wamo, Solwai Emmanuel Mambei, Harry Rainald, Camillus Wulal, Paul Saroya, Philemon Tamari, John Awei Yemi, Chris Kati Kanako, and Brian Simbe.
The eight weeks of campaign will end on June 23, followed by 14 days of polling nationwide.
