Samiksha Jaiswal (Editor)

Guamanian legislative election, 2012

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
November 6, 2012
  
2014 →

9
  
6

54.41%
  
45.47%

At-large district
  
At-large district

211,475
  
176,740

Legislative elections were held in Guam on 6 November 2012, alongside a referendum on a for-profit bingo initiative. The Democratic Party won nine of the fifteen seats in the Legislature, whilst the referendum was rejected by 64.8% of voters.

Contents

Democratic candidates

  • Michael F. Q. San Nicolas
  • Vice Speaker Benjamin J.F. Cruz (I)
  • Benicito C. Toves
  • Speaker Judith T. Won Pat (I)
  • Vicente "Ben" Pangelinan (I)
  • Thomas "Tom" Ada (I)
  • Judith P. Guthertz (I)
  • Adolpho B. Palacios, Sr. (I)
  • Leah Beth Naholowaa
  • Frank Blas Aguon, Jr.
  • Rory Respicio (I)
  • Tina Rose Muna-Barnes (I)
  • Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr. (I)
  • Joe S. San Agustin
  • Gary W.F. Gumataotao
  • Republican candidates

  • Christopher M. Duenas (I)
  • MiChelle Hope Taitano
  • Antonio Aquiningoc
  • Jose Servino
  • Mana Silva Taijeron (I)
  • Brant McCreadie
  • Vicente Anthony "Tony" Ada (I)
  • Michael "Mike" Limtiaco
  • Thomas "Tommy" Morrison
  • Roland Blas
  • Aline A. Yamashita (I)
  • Shirley "Sam" Mabini (I)
  • Javier M. Atalig
  • Adonis J.C. Mendiola
  • William "Bill" Q. Sarmiento
  • Defeated in primary

  • Elmore "Moe" Cotton
  • Primary Election

    The members are elected at-large with the first 15 winning candidates are elected as the new members of the legislature. As there were many candidates running, primaries were set on September 1, 2012 for both the Democratic and Republican parties. The first fifteen candidates who win the highest votes go on to the General election.

    General election results

    Following the primaries, there were 26 candidates vying for the 15 seats in the Legislature of Guam. The members are elected at-large with the first 15 winning candidates are elected as the new members of the legislature.

    Freshman Senators

    There will be 5 freshman Senators in the 32nd Legislature. Five were elected on November 6, 2012.

    References

    Guamanian legislative election, 2012 Wikipedia