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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. Republican Eddie Calvo won the election.
The Democratic and Republican primary elections were held on September 4, 2010.
Democratic primary
Governor/Lt. Governor
This is the first gubernatorial election in 40 years in which there was no contested Democratic primary election.
Announced/Declared
- Former Governor Carl Gutierrez 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.
Declined
- Attorney Mike Phillips
- Amanda L.G. Santos - Mother of the late politician and Chamorro activist Senator Angel Santos. Withdrew to run for a Senate seat in the Legislature of Guam.
- Dr. Vince Akimoto – Santos' announced running mate before their ticket withdrew from the gubernatorial race.
- Robert A. Underwood – former delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives and current president of the University of Guam.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carl T.C. Gutierrez/Frank B. Aguon Jr. | 8,140 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 8,140 | 100 | ||
Republican primary
Governor/Lt. Governor
Announced/Declared
- Senator Eddie B. Calvo, officially announced team candidacy on July 16, 2009.
- Senator Ray Tenorio is Calvo's running mate.
Defeated in primary
- Lieutenant Governor Michael W. Cruz
- Senator James Espaldon was Cruz's running mate.
Results
| 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
| 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
- "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- Limtiaco, Steve (2006). "Candidate Profile: Robert A. Underwood". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- 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
- ^ "Campaign in full swing". Marianas Variety News & Views. 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- Underwood chooses UOG over Adelup
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Calvo officially announces Tenorio as running mate". Pacific Daily News. 2009-07-16. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
- Guam Lt. Governor Launches Campaign For Top Seat
- ^ "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.
External links
- Eddie Calvo and Ray Tenorio official 2010 campaign
- Carl Gutierrez and Frank Aguon Jr. official 2010 campaign
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