2026 Guam gubernatorial election
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November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Guam gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Guam. Incumbent Democratic governor Lou Leon Guerrero is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third consecutive term.[1] Primary elections were held on August 1, 2026.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Therese Terlaje, territorial legislator (2017–present) and former speaker of the Guam Legislature (2018–2019, 2021–2025)[2][3]
- Running mate: Sabina Perez, territorial legislator (2019–present)[3]
Eliminated in primary
- Joe S. San Agustin, territorial legislator (2017–present)[1]
- Running mate: Dwayne San Nicolas, former territorial legislator (2023–2025)[4]
- Josh Tenorio, lieutenant governor of Guam (2019–present)[5]
- Running mate: Tina Rose Muña Barnes, territorial legislator (2003–2017, 2019–present)[6]
Endorsements
Joshua Tenorio
- Organizations
Results
Terlaje/Perez
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
Tenorio/Muña Barnes
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 70–80%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | 6,446 | 47.75 | ||
| Democratic | 5,994 | 44.40 | ||
| Democratic | 1,050 | 7.78 | ||
| Write-in | 9 | 0.07 | ||
| Total votes | 13,499 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Vicente Ada, state senator and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018 and 2022[8]
- Running mate: Edward John "EJ" Calvo, businessman[8]
Eliminated in primary
- Frank F. Blas Jr., speaker of the Guam Legislature (2025–present)[1]
- Running mate: Mary A. Y. Okada, former Guam Community College president[9]
Disqualified
- Marcel Camacho, former territorial legislator (1999–2000)[10]
Declined
- Douglas Moylan, Attorney General of Guam (2003–2007, 2023–present) (running for re-election)[11]
- James Moylan, incumbent U.S. Delegate (2023–present) (running for re-election)[12]
- Charlie Hermosa, businessman (running for Lieutenant Governor as an Independent)[10][13]
Endorsements
Vicente Ada
- Territorywide officials
- Eddie Baza Calvo, former governor of Guam (2011–2019)[14]
- Felix Perez Camacho, former governor of Guam (2003–2011)[14]
Results
Ada/Calvo
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 80–90%
Blas/Okada
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican |
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5,179 | 60.51 | |
| Republican |
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3,367 | 39.34 | |
| Write-in | 13 | 0.15 | ||
| Total votes | 8,559 | 100.00 | ||
Independent candidates
Disqualified
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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References
- 1 2 3 Taitano, Joe II (July 18, 2025). "Speaker Frank Blas Jr., Sen. Joe San Agustin confirm 2026 gubernatorial bids". Pacific Daily News.
- ↑ Taitano II, Joe (February 12, 2026). "'They want some change,' Sen. Therese Terlaje says as she weighs run for governor". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- 1 2 Taitano II, Joe (April 10, 2026). "'Your interests, not special interests': Sens. Therese Terlaje, Sabina Perez launch gubernatorial campaign". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ↑ Taitano, Joe II (2025-08-19). "Sen. Joe San Agustin picks former Sen. Dwayne San Nicolas as 2026 running mate". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ↑ Gilbert, Haidee Eugenio (December 3, 2023). "Tenorio announces 2026 gubernatorial run". Pacific Daily News.
- ↑ Taitano II, Joe (December 19, 2025). "Tenorio, Muña-Barnes make gubernatorial bid official". Pacific Daily News.
- ↑ "LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorses 29 new candidates in May for 2026 campaigns". LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. June 1, 2026. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
- 1 2 Licanto, Nestor (July 24, 2025). "Ada, Calvo announce 2026 run". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ↑ Licanto, Nestor (January 17, 2026). "Speaker Frank Blas confirms Mary Okada as gubernatorial running mate". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- 1 2 Licanto, Nestor (January 8, 2025). "Former Sen. Marcel Camacho to run for governor". Pacific Daily News.
- ↑ Taitano II, Joe (March 17, 2026). "AG Moylan confirms reelection bid, wants to work with 'a good governor' for Guam". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Taitano, Joe II (2025-08-12). "Moylan confirms reelection bid, says no nuclear reactor plans for Guam". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- 1 2 3 Taitano II, Joe (April 1, 2026). ""Businessmen Jeff Pleadwell, Charlie Hermosa launch independent gubernatorial campaign"". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
- 1 2 Hernandez, Julianne (October 13, 2025). "Ada-Calvo gubernatorial team gets endorsements from 2 former Republican governors". Guam Pacific Daily News. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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