An election for the Legislature of Guam took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, coinciding with the 2008 United States general elections and the Guam general election. Democrats defeated three Republican incumbents: Mark Forbes, Frank Ishizaki and Jesse Lujan however one Democratic incumbent was defeated namely Vice-Speaker David Shimizu.
Guam legislative candidates Democratic candidates Thomas C. Ada Frank B. Aguon Jr. Robert L.G. Benavente Benjamin J.F. Cruz (I) Phillipe J. Cruz Luis P. Duenas Judith P. Guthertz (I) Joseph Leon Guerrero Tina Muña Barnes (I) Adolpho B. Palacios Sr. (I) Vicente "Ben" C. Pangelinan (I) Matthew J. Rector Rory J. Respicio (I) Rosanna San Miguel Vice Speaker David L.G. Shimizu (I) Speaker Judith T.P. Won Pat (I)
Republican candidates Vicente Anthony "Tony" Ada Frank Flores Blas Jr. (I) Dennis T. Borja Eddie Calvo (I) Jim Espaldon (I) Mark Forbes (I) Frankie T. Ishizaki (I) Jesse "Jess" Anderson Lujan (I) Douglas B. Moylan Telo Teresa Taitague Ray Tenorio (I)
Primary Election The members are elected at-large with the first 15 winning candidates are elected as the new members of the legislature. As there were many candidates running, primaries were set on September 6, 2008, for both the Democratic and Republican parties. The first fifteen candidates who win the highest votes go on to the general election.
Democratic Party Primary
Republican Party Primary
General election results Following the primaries, there were 26 candidates vying for the 15 seats in the Legislature of Guam. The members are elected at-large with the first 15 winning candidates are elected as the new members of the legislature. The Democratic Party gained full control of the legislature with 10 seats, while the Republican Party gaining only five seats.
Freshman Senators There will be 4 freshman Senators in the 30th Legislature. Four were elected on November 4, 2008.
References
External links Official Website of the Guam Election Commission