2010 Guamanian gubernatorial election

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.

2010 Guamanian gubernatorial election

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Nominee Eddie Calvo Carl Gutierrez
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Ray Tenorio Frank B. Aguon Jr.
Popular vote 20,066 19,579
Percentage 50.6% 49.4%


Governor before election

Felix Perez Camacho
Republican

Elected Governor

Eddie Calvo
Republican

The Democratic and Republican primary elections were held on September 4, 2010.[2]

Democratic primary

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Governor/Lt. Governor

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This is the first gubernatorial election in 40 years in which there was no contested Democratic primary election.[2][3]

Announced/Declared

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Declined

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Democratic Party of Guam primary results[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Carl T.C. Gutierrez/Frank B. Aguon Jr. 8,140 100
Total votes 8,140 100

Republican primary

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Governor/Lt. Governor

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Announced/Declared

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Defeated in primary

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Results

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Republican Party of Guam primary results[10]
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

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Guam gubernatorial election, 2010
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

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Clynt Ridgell (March 18, 2009). "Democrats seemingly divided following Gutierrez-Aguon announcement". KUAM.com.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Limtiaco, Steve (2006). "Candidate Profile: Robert A. Underwood". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2010-10-31.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Limtiaco, Steve (2006-11-08). "Camacho Declares Win". Pacific Daily News. Archived from the original on 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
  7. ^ Gutierrez/Aguon Team Announced; Phillips Considers a Run
  8. ^ a b "Campaign in full swing". Marianas Variety News & Views. 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
  9. ^ Underwood chooses UOG over Adelup
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ a b "Calvo officially announces Tenorio as running mate". Pacific Daily News. 2009-07-16. Retrieved 2009-07-16. [dead link]
  13. ^ Guam Lt. Governor Launches Campaign For Top Seat[permanent dead link]
  14. ^ 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.
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