Background
In Guam, elections to the legislature and multi-member boards are run via open primary (This following the outlawing of the previous blanket primary similar to Louisiana.
Both the Public Auditor and Consolidated Commission on Utilities are required to be nonpartisan and as such candidates are not allowed to state affiliations or list them on the ballot.
In the case of the auditor, affiliating with a party is grounds for disqualification.
Candidates for Governor
Democratic
- Former Guam Delegate Robert A. Underwood. Previously served as Congressman from January 4, 1993, until January 6, 2003.
- Former governor Carl Gutierrez. Previously served as governor for two terms from January 2, 1995, until January 6, 2003.
Legislative candidates
Guam legislative election, 2006|
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Majority party |
Minority party |
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| Leader |
Mark Forbes |
Judith Won Pat |
| Party |
Republican |
Democratic |
| Leader's seat |
At-large district |
At-large district |
| Last election |
9 seats |
6 seats |
| Seats won |
8 |
7 |
| Seat change |
 1 |
 1 |
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Democratic candidates
Defeated in primary
- Robert L.G. Benavente
- Ivan Borja Carbullido
- Vicente U. Garrido
- Alejandro Gay
- Sedfrey M. Linsangan
- Elwin Champaco Quitano
- Trinidad "Trini" T. Torres
Consolidated Commission on Utilities
Ten candidates are seeking election as CCU will take three seats.
- Joana Margaret C. Blas
- Harold J. Cruz
- Luis A. De Vera
- Luis P. Duenas
- Eloy Perez Hara
- Benigno Manibusan Palomo (I)
- Simon A. Sanchez II (I)
- Everett D. Spidell
Primary election
Legislature
2006 Guam Legislature Primary Election (Democratic Party)
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Judith T.P. Won Pat (incumbent) |
17,155 |
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Democratic |
Rory J. Respicio (incumbent) |
15,621 |
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Democratic |
Vicente "Ben" C. Pangelinan (incumbent) |
15,187 |
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Democratic |
Adolpho B. Palacios Sr. (incumbent) |
14,836 |
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Democratic |
David L. G. Shimizu |
14,340 |
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Democratic |
Tina Muña Barnes (incumbent) |
14,018 |
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Democratic |
Judith P. Guthertz |
13,151 |
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Democratic |
Angel Reyes Sablan |
10,471 |
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Democratic |
Jose "Pedo" Toves Terjale |
10,121 |
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Democratic |
Don Parkinson |
9,718 |
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Democratic |
David Ralph Duenas |
7,861 |
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Democratic |
Angela L.G. Santos |
7,826 |
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Democratic |
Trinidad T. Torres |
7,643 |
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Democratic |
Jose Chargualaf |
7,615 |
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Democratic |
Romeo Hernandez |
7,540 |
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Democratic |
Robert L.G. Benavente |
7,346 |
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Democratic |
Elwin Champaco Quitano |
7,240 |
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Democratic |
Vincent U. Garrido |
7,146 |
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Democratic |
Ivan Borja Carbullido |
6,679 |
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Democratic |
Sedfrey Linsangan |
5,871 |
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Democratic |
Alejandro Gay |
3,765 |
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Democratic |
Write-in candidates |
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| Turnout |
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- Republicans did not appear on the ballot because there was no need for a Republican primary with less than 15 candidates running for legislature.
General Election
Gubernatorial
Guam gubernatorial general election results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Felix Perez Camacho/Michael W. Cruz |
19,560 |
50.25 |
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Democratic |
Robert A. Underwood/Frank B. Aguon |
18,700 |
48.04 |
| Total votes |
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Republican hold |
Delegate to House of Representatives
Legislature
2006 Guam legislative election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Edward J.B. Calvo (incumbent) |
26,464 |
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Republican |
Ray Tenorio (incumbent) |
26,036 |
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Democratic |
Judith T.P. Won Pat |
24,513 |
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Republican |
Jim Espaldon |
23,820 |
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Democratic |
Rory J. Respicio (incumbent) |
21,799 |
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Republican |
Mark Forbes (incumbent) |
21,506 |
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Democratic |
Adolpho Borja Palacios Sr. (incumbent) |
21,244 |
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Democratic |
Vicente "Ben" C. Pangelinan |
20,026 |
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Republican |
Antonio "Tony" R. Unpingco (incumbent) |
19,889 |
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Democratic |
David L.G. Shimizu |
18,789 |
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Democratic |
Tina Muña Barnes (incumbent) |
18,388 |
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Republican |
Frank F. Blas Jr. |
18,181 |
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Democratic |
Frankie T. Ishizaki |
18,172 |
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Democratic |
Judith Paulette Guthertz |
17,774 |
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Republican |
Jesse "Jess" Anderson Lujan |
16,449 |
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Republican |
Telo Teresa Taitague |
15,956 |
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Republican |
Shirley "Sam" Mabini-Souza |
14,707 |
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Republican |
Christopher M. Duenas |
13,744 |
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Republican |
Joseph F. Mesa |
13,145 |
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Democratic |
Angel Reyes Sablan |
11,803 |
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Republican |
Victor Anthony Gaza |
11,559 |
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Democratic |
Don Parkinson |
11,069 |
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Democratic |
Jose "Pedo" Toves Terjale |
10,445 |
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Democratic |
Romeo M. Hernandez |
8,842 |
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Democratic |
Jose S.N. Chargualaf |
8,435 |
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Democratic |
David Ralph Duenas |
8,017 |
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Democratic |
Angela L.G. Santos |
7,838 |
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Republican |
Trinidad T. Torres |
6,352 |
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| Majority |
2,091 |
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| Turnout |
118,689 |
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Republican hold |
Consolidated Commission on Utilities
Referendums
Raising the age for alcohol consumption
Shall proposal A, an initiative to raise the minimum age for consumption and purchase of alcoholic beverages to twenty-one years of age, be adopted by the voters of Guam?[2]
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
|---|
| For | 16,762 | 49.23 |
| Against | 17,289 | 50.77 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 6,038 | – |
| Total | 40,089 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 55,311 | 72.48 |
| Source: Guam election Archived 2012-02-09 at the Wayback Machine |
Legalising slot machines
Shall proposal B, an initiative to legalize slot machine gambling at an established pari-mutuel racing facility in Guam and to establish a slot machine gaming tax, be adopted by the voters of Guam?[1]
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
|---|
| For | 16,705 | 45.19 |
| Against | 20,260 | 54.81 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 3,124 | – |
| Total | 40,089 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 55,311 | 72.48 |
| Source: Guam election Archived 2012-02-09 at the Wayback Machine |
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