The 2010 Guam gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 2010. Incumbent Republican Governor Felix P. Camacho was term-limited and has ineligible for running for a third-consecutive term. In January 2009, the website D.C.'s Political Report predicted that the Republican Party would retain the governorship.[1] Republican Eddie Calvo won the election.
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The Democratic and Republican primary elections were held on September 4, 2010.[2]
Democratic primary
editGovernor/Lt. Governor
editThis is the first gubernatorial election in 40 years in which there was no contested Democratic primary election.[2][3]
Announced/Declared
edit- Former Governor Carl Gutierrez[4] Previously served as governor for two terms from January 2, 1995, until January 6, 2003.
- Senator Frank Aguon is Gutierrez's running mate. Previously ran for Lt. Governor as the running mate of gubernatorial candidate Robert Underwood in the 2006 election.[5][6]
Declined
edit- Attorney Mike Phillips[7]
- Amanda L.G. Santos - Mother of the late politician and Chamorro activist Senator Angel Santos.[8] Withdrew to run for a Senate seat in the Legislature of Guam.[8]
- Dr. Vince Akimoto – Santos' announced running mate before their ticket withdrew from the gubernatorial race.[3]
- Robert A. Underwood – former delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives and current president of the University of Guam.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carl T.C. Gutierrez/Frank B. Aguon Jr. | 8,140 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 8,140 | 100 | ||
Republican primary
editGovernor/Lt. Governor
editAnnounced/Declared
edit- Senator Eddie B. Calvo,[11] officially announced team candidacy on July 16, 2009.[12]
- Senator Ray Tenorio is Calvo's running mate.[12]
Defeated in primary
edit- Lieutenant Governor Michael W. Cruz[13][14]
- Senator James Espaldon was Cruz's running mate.[14]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward J.B. Calvo/Raymond S. Tenorio | 9,221 | 58.78 | |
| Republican | Michael W. Cruz/James Espaldon | 6,458 | 41.17 | |
| Total votes | ||||
General election results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward J.B. Calvo/Raymond S. Tenorio | 20,066 | 50.61 | |
| Democratic | Carl T.C. Gutierrez/Frank B. Aguon Jr. | 19,579 | 49.39 | |
| Total votes | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "D.C.'s Political Report: Guam Congressional and Territory wide Races". Dcpoliticalreport.com. 2010-07-07. Archived from the original on 2010-08-15. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
- ^ a b Marcheesault, Jeff (2010-07-06). "Guam's Democratic Party Won't Have a Primary Election for Governor's Race". Guam News Watch. Archived from the original on 2010-08-05. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
- ^ a b "Gutierrez Democrats' shoe-in candidate". Marianas Variety News & Views. 2010-07-07. Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- ^ Clynt Ridgell (March 18, 2009). "Democrats seemingly divided following Gutierrez-Aguon announcement". KUAM.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Limtiaco, Steve (2006). "Candidate Profile: Robert A. Underwood". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2010-10-31.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Limtiaco, Steve (2006-11-08). "Camacho Declares Win". Pacific Daily News. Archived from the original on 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- ^ Gutierrez/Aguon Team Announced; Phillips Considers a Run
- ^ a b "Campaign in full swing". Marianas Variety News & Views. 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- ^ Underwood chooses UOG over Adelup
- ^ a b Casas, Gemma Q. (2010-09-06). "Calvo wins GOP primary". Marianas Variety News & Views. Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
- ^ "Calvo vs Cruz in Republican primary". Marianas Variety News & Views. 2010-05-05. Archived from the original on 2014-11-03. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
- ^ a b "Calvo officially announces Tenorio as running mate". Pacific Daily News. 2009-07-16. Retrieved 2009-07-16. [dead link]
- ^ Guam Lt. Governor Launches Campaign For Top Seat[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Calvo, Cruz take stances on issues: Lt. Gov. Mike Cruz and Sen. James Espaldon". Pacific Daily News. 2010-07-23. Archived from the original on 2010-08-29. Retrieved 2010-09-01.