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The '''Democratic Party of Guam''' is a [[political party]] in [[Guam]] affiliated with the American [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]. |
The '''Democratic Party of Guam''' is a [[political party]] in [[Guam]] affiliated with the American [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]. |
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A majority of the members of the Guam Legislature have been members of the Democratic Party of Guam since a Special Election in 2008. The current delegate to the [[U.S. House of Representatives] is also a member of the Democratic Party. |
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==Democratic Island-wide Office Holder(s)== |
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The Democratic Party of Guam is a political party in Guam affiliated with the American Democratic Party.
A majority of the members of the Guam Legislature have been members of the Democratic Party of Guam since a Special Election in 2008. The current delegate to the [[U.S. House of Representatives] is also a member of the Democratic Party.
Democratic Island-wide Office Holder(s)
Madeleine Z. Bordallo has been Guam's delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives since 2003. In the 2012 Primary Election, Bordallo faced a primary challenge by Karlo Dizon before facing Republican Senator Frank F. Blas, Jr., in the General Election.[1]
Democratic Members of the Guam Legislature
| Senator[2] |
| Speaker Judith T.P. Won Pat |
| Vice Speaker Benjamin J.F. Cruz |
| Legislative Secretary Senator Tina R. Muna Barnes |
| Senator Rory J. Respicio, Majority Leader |
| Senator Thomas C. Ada, Assistant Majority Leader |
| Senator Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr., Majority Whip |
| Senator Vicente C. "Ben" Pangelinan |
| Senator Frank B. Aguon, Jr. |
| Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas |
The Democratic Party of Guam has held a majority of the seats in the Guam Legislature since the mid-term election during the 29th Guam Legislature saw Senator Benjamin J.F. Cruz fill the vacancy left by the late Senator Antonio R. Unpingco. In the next General Election (2008), the 8-7 majority[1] widened to a 10-5 majority[1] and in the next two legislatures, the Democratic Party has maintained a 9-6 majority[1]. The 2012 General Election saw the defeat of two incumbent Democratic Senators, but their seats were taken by returning Senator Frank B. Aguon, Jr. and newcomer Michael F.Q. San Nicolas[3], the grandson of former Democratic Speaker Franklin A. Quitugua.[4]
Democratic Mayors and Vice Mayors of Guam
| Name[5] | Municipality |
| Mayor June U. Blas | Barrigada |
| Vice Mayor Jessie P. Bautista | Barrigada |
| Mayor Jessy C. Gogue | Chalan Pago-Ordot |
| Mayor Melissa Savares | Dededo |
| Vice Mayor Andrew "Peter Daigo" A. Benavente | Dededo |
| Mayor Doris F. Lujan | Inarajan |
| Mayor Dale E. Alvares | Santa Rita |
| Mayor Robert D.C. Hofmann | Sinajana |
| Vice Mayor Rudy D. Iriarte | Sinajana |
| Mayor Vicente S. Taitague | Talofofo |
Mayor Doris F. Lujan was elected to her first term as Mayor of Inarajan in 2012[1] by a 9 percentage point lead[3].
After holding the position of Vice Mayor of Sinajana since 2004, Robert D.C. Hoffman was elected as Mayor of Sinajana with his running mate Rudy D. Iriarte in 2012.[1] Likewise, June U. Blas, who held the position of Vice Mayor since the 2000 election, was elected as Mayor of Barrigada with his running mate Jessie P. Bautista in 2012.[1]
Three Mayors, Jessy Gogue of Chalan Pago-Ordot, Dale E. Alvarez of Santa Rita and Vicente S. Taitano of Talofofo were reelected for the first time in 2012.[1]
Mayor Melissa Savares and Vice Mayor Andrew "Peter Daigo" A. Benavente have held their positions since they were first elected by the people of Dededo in 2004.[1]
See also
- Guam Legislature
- Madeleine Z. Bordallo
- Vice Speaker Benjamin J.F. Cruz
- Senator Frank B. Aguon, Jr.
- Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Guam Election Commission, 2012 Election Comparative Analysis Report, Hagatna, 2013.
- ^ Guam Legislature, 32nd Guam Legislature - Senators, Hagatna, 2013.
- ^ a b Guam Election Commission, Official 2012 General Election Results, Hagatna, 2013.
- ^ KUAM, Michael San Nicolas, Hagatna, July 2012.
- ^ Mayors' Council of Guam. Mayors/Vice Mayors Directory, Hagatna, 2013.
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