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The United States Virgin Islands general election was held on November 2, 2010. Voters chose the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, the non-voting delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives and all fifteen seats in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands. The election coincided with the 2010 United States general election.

## Gubernatorial

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Main article: United States Virgin Islands gubernatorial election, 2010

Incumbent Democratic Governor John de Jongh and Lt. Governor Gregory Francis was re-elected for a second term in office, and defeated independent gubernatorial candidate and former Lt. Governor Kenneth Mapp and his running mate, Malik Sekou, with almost 57% of the vote.[1]

Candidate| Running mate| Party| Votes| %

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| John de Jongh| Gregory Francis| Democratic Party| 18,645| 56.76
| Kenneth Mapp| Malik Sekou| Independent| 14,167| 43.13
Write in| 37| 0.11
Total| 32,849| 100.00
Total votes| 34,600| –
Registered voters/turnout| 51,995| 66.54
Source: [2][3]

## Territorial Legislature

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All fifteen seats in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands were up for election.

Senator At LargeCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Craig W. Barshinger| Democratic Party| 15,891| 58.71
| Lorelei Monsanto| Independent| 6,253| 23.10
| Alecia M. Wells| Independent| 4,914| 18.15
Write in| 9| 0.03
Total| 27,067| 100.00
Total votes| 34,600| –
Registered voters/turnout| 51,995| 66.54
Source: [2][3]
St. Thomas/St. JohnCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Shawn-Michael Malone| Democratic Party| 8,839| 9.93
| Carlton "Ital" Dowe| Democratic Party| 8,173| 9.18
| Janette Millin Young| Democratic Party| 8,097| 9.10
| Louis Patrick Hill| Democratic Party| 7,496| 8.42
| Celestino A. White Sr.| Independent| 6,726| 7.56
| Alvin Williams| Democratic Party| 6,527| 7.33
| Patrick Simeon Sprauve| Democratic Party| 5,940| 6.67
| Clarence Payne| Democratic Party| 5,516| 6.20
| Lisa M. Williams| Independent| 4,747| 5.33
| Tregenza Roach| Independent| 4,483| 5.04
| Horace T. Brooks| Independent| 3,536| 3.97
| Dwane A. Callwood| Independent| 3,295| 3.70
| Paul Alexander| Independent| 3,076| 3.46
| Stephen "Smokey" Frett| Independent Citizens Movement| 3,016| 3.39
| Shirley M. Sadler| Independent| 1,929| 2.17
| Darryl Williams| Independent| 1,559| 1.75
| Wayne Adams| Independent Citizens Movement| 1,516| 1.70
| Joseph "Wojo" Gumbs| Independent| 1,460| 1.64
| Elvin R. Fahie Sr.| Independent| 1,147| 1.29
| Delores Todman| Independent| 1,136| 1.28
| Rapheal Corneiro| Independent| 764| 0.86
Write in| 35| 0.04
Total| 89,013| 100.00
Total votes| 17,151| –
Registered voters/turnout| 26,688| 64.26
Source: [2]
St. CroixCandidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Nellie Rivera O'Reilly| Independent| 8,690| 9.78
| Alicia "Chucky" Hansen| Independent| 8,575| 9.65
| Terrence "Positive" Nelson| Independent Citizens Movement| 8,248| 9.28
| Sammuel Sanes| Democratic Party| 7,675| 8.63
| Neville James| Democratic Party| 7,143| 8.04
| Raymond "Usie" Ricahrds| Independent Citizens Movement| 5,511| 6.20
| Ronald E. Russell| Democratic Party| 5,437| 6.12
| Diane Capehart| Democratic Party| 4,706| 5.29
| Judi Fricks| Independent| 4,625| 5.20
| James A. Weber III| Democratic Party| 4,420| 4.97
| Michael Thurland| Democratic Party| 4,210| 4.74
| Wayne A. G. James| Democratic Party| 3,371| 3.79
| Norman Baptiste| Independent| 3,058| 3.44
| Naomi Joseph| Independent Citizens Movement| 3,057| 3.44
| Kendall Seigo Petersen| Independent Citizens Movement| 3,011| 3.39
| Michael J. Springer Jr.| Independent| 1,986| 2.23
| Myron Allick| Independent| 1,302| 1.46
| Wayne "Bully" Petersen| Independent| 1,295| 1.46
| George Moore| Independent Citizens Movement| 1,162| 1.31
| Lee A. Seward Jr.| Independent| 735| 0.83
| Samuel Flemming| Independent| 636| 0.72
Write in| 32| 0.04
Total| 88,885| 100.00
Total votes| 17,449| –
Registered voters/turnout| 25,307| 68.95
Source: [2][3]

## Delegate to the United States House of Representatives

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2010 United States House of Representatives election in the United States Virgin Islands

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Nominee  | Donna Christian-Christensen | Jeffrey Moorhead  | Vince Danet
Party  | Democratic | Independent | Republican
Popular vote  | 19,844 | 5,063  | 2,329
Percentage  | 71.73% | 18.30%  | 8.42%

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| Representative before election

Donna Christian-Christensen
Democratic

| Elected Representative

Donna Christian-Christensen
Democratic

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Incumbent U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate Donna Christian-Christensen, a Democrat, sought re-election.[4] The non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives from the United States Virgin Islands is elected for two-year terms. The winner of the race served in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011, until January 3, 2013.

Incumbent U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate Donna Christian-Christensen, a Democrat, formally announced her campaign for re-election on Sunday, July 25, 2010.[4] Christensen, who had held the seat since 1997, ran unopposed in 2008. In 2010, Christensen was challenged by Republican Vincent Emile Danet and two independent candidates – Guillaume Mimoun and Jeffrey Moorhead, a Saint Croix attorney.[5]

Christian-Christansen won the general election with 71% of the vote.

Candidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Donna Christian-Christensen| Democratic Party| 19,844| 71.73
| Jeffrey Moorhead| Independent| 5,063| 18.30
| Vincent Emile Danet| Republican Party| 2,329| 8.42
| Guillaume Mimoun| Independent| 419| 1.51
Write in| 11| 0.04
Total| 27,666| 100.00
Total votes| 34,600| –
Registered voters/turnout| 51,995| 66.54
Source: [2][3]

## Board of Elections

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Members of the Board of Elections were elected.[2]

## References

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1. ^ Pancham, Ananta (2010-09-12). "DeJongh-Francis Clinch Top Spots in Democratic Primary". St. John Source. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
2. ^ a b c d e f "2010 General Election". Election System of the Virgin Islands.
3. ^ a b c d "GENERAL ELECTION CERTIFICATION-DISTRICT OF ST. CROIX" (PDF). Election System of the Virgin Islands. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 June 2013.
4. ^ a b Kossler, Bill (2010-07-26). "Gubernatorial Challengers Pick Running Mates". St. Croix Source. Archived from the original on 2012-04-28. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
5. ^ Pancham, Ananta (2010-10-02). "DeJongh-Francis to Return for Second Term". St. Thomas Source. Archived from the original on 2010-11-06. Retrieved 2010-11-07.

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