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| Franklin J. Gutierrez | |
|---|---|
| Vice Speaker of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 5, 1987 – January 2, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Joe T. San Agustin |
| Succeeded by | Ted S. Nelson |
| Senator of the 17th, 18th, and 19th Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 3, 1983 (1983-01-03) – January 2, 1989 (1989-01-02) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1948-11-13) November 13, 1948 (age 76) Agana, Guam |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Guam |
Franklin J. Gutierrez (born November 13, 1948) is a Guamanian Democratic politician who served senator in the legislature of Guam for 3 consecutive terms and also served as the vice speaker from 1987 to 1989.
Early life
Gutierrez was born to Tomas Taitano Gutierrez and Rita Toves Benavente Cruz and was raised in Agana Heights. One of his ten siblings is former Governor Carl T.C. Gutierrez.
Guam Legislature
Gutierrez first ran for senator in 1982. Placing 8th in the Democratic primary, he advanced to the general election. Gutierrez placed 9th in the general election, winning a seat in the 17th Guam Legislature. He was reelected to 2 terms.
Elections
| Election Year | Guam Legislature | Primary Rank (Votes) | General Rank (Votes) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 17th Guam Legislature | 8 (7,122) | 9 (14,307) | Elected |
| 1984 | 18th Guam Legislature | 13 (6,480) | 14 (13,210) | Elected |
| 1986 | 19th Guam Legislature | 11 (8,192) | 11 (16,073) | Elected |
| 1988 | 20th Guam Legislature | 15 (6,462) | 27 (13,782) | Not elected |
| 1990 | 21st Guam Legislature | 15 (7,700) | 27 (14,153) | Not elected |
| 1992 | 22nd Guam Legislature | No primary election | 27 (12,905) | Not elected |
Leadership
Gutierrez served as Vice Speaker of the Guam Legislature from 1987-1989 during the 19th Guam Legislature.
References
- Who's Who in American Politics. 1997–1998. p. 2390.
- ^ Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report - Guam 1983, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 56-60
- ^ Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1992, Hagatna, Guam.
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1984, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 47-51
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1986, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 50-54
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1988, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 43-47
- Guam Election Commission. Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1990, Hagatna, Guam. Pages 44-
- Guam Compiler of Laws. Nineteenth Guam Legislature: Session Laws, Executive Orders, Resolutions, Hagatna. 1989. Page i.