2010 Guamanian gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 2, 2010
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The primaries were held on September 4, 2010.[2]
Democratic primary
This is the first gubernatorial election in 40 years in which there was no contested Democratic primary election.[2][3]
Declared
- 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
- 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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carl T.C. Gutierrez/Frank B. Aguon Jr. | 8,140 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 8,140 | 100 | ||
Republican primary
Declared
- 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
- Lieutenant Governor Michael W. Cruz[13][14]
- Senator James Espaldon was Cruz's running mate.[14]
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 | ||||