2010 Guamanian gubernatorial election

2010 Guam 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%

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| Governor before election

Felix Perez Camacho
Republican

| Elected Governor

Eddie Calvo
Republican

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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.[1] Republican Eddie Calvo won the election.

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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* Former Governor Carl Gutierrez[4] 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.[5][6]

#### Declined

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* Attorney Mike Phillips[7]
* Amanda L.G. Santos \- Mother of the late politician and Chamorro activist Senator Angel Santos.[8] Withdrew to run for a Senate seat in the Legislature of Guam.[8]
* Dr. Vince Akimoto – Santos' announced running mate before their ticket withdrew from the gubernatorial race.[3]
* Robert A. Underwood – former delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives and current president of the University of Guam.[9]

Democratic Party of Guam primary results[10] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| 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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* Senator Eddie B. Calvo,[11] officially announced team candidacy on July 16, 2009.[12]
* Senator Ray Tenorio is Calvo's running mate.[12]

#### Defeated in primary

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* Lieutenant Governor Michael W. Cruz[13][14]
* Senator James Espaldon was Cruz's running mate.[14]

### Results

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Republican Party of Guam primary results[10] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| 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  | %

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| 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[permanent dead link‍]
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.

## External links

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* Eddie Calvo and Ray Tenorio official 2010 campaign
* Carl Gutierrez and Frank Aguon Jr. official 2010 campaign

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