Roy Ada
Northern Mariana Islander politician
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Roy Christopher Aldan Ada is a Northern Mariana Islander politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 1st district of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives.[1][2]
Roy Ada | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office February 19, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick H. San Nicolas |
| Member of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roy Christopher Aldan Ada |
| Party | Republican |
Political career
Ada was elected District 1 representative in 2020 and was one of five Republicans in the legislature at the time.[1][3][4] While in office, he has been the dissenting vote on a variety of legislation, including infrastructure bills and the impeachment of Governor Ralph Torres.[5][6] In August 2024, Ada announced he would run for a third term.[7] At the beginning of the 24th Commonwealth Legislature, Ada was named the new House Minority Leader after Patrick H. San Nicolas stepped down from the position.[8]
