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Early votes for Guam’s midterm elections show the Democratic Party and the Republican Party winning one seat each. The former gained the upper hand in the elections for the House of Representatives, while the latter regained the post of Governor. The results are still yet to be officially certified.
midterm elections The first batch of results were released in Guam on the 3rd (the morning of the 4th, Guam local time). According to unofficial results released by the Guam Election Commission, the Democratic Party in GuamLok Sabha The Republican Party won the election for governor, and both parties are expected to gain one seat each.
Newsweek reported that the Democratic Party appears on track to win its first congressional seat in this year’s midterm elections. Guam’s representative does not have the final vote in the House of Representatives. This seat is not included in the 218 seats required for majority. Symbolism is greater than substance.
In the Guam congressional delegate election, Democratic former Guam Attorney General Alicia Limtiaco received 15,645 votes, or 51% of the vote, ahead of incumbent Republican Representative James Moylan, who is seeking re-election. Moylan received 14,983 votes or 48.84%, with a margin of 662 votes.
The gubernatorial election was won by Republican nominee Tony Ada, while Democratic nominee Therese Terlaje called on Ada to accept defeat.
The current Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero, is a Democrat and the Republican Party switched from blue to red in this campaign.
Ida and her running mate, Lieutenant Governor EJ Calvo, received 15,945 votes or 51.45%, while Tracht and Sabina Pérez received 14,925 votes or 48.15%, a margin of 1,020 votes. All 59 polling stations have opened.
A total of 31,414 votes were cast in this election, with a turnout of 53.11%. The Guam Elections Committee is scheduled to count votes off the island on Nov. 19, and all results must still be certified by the Elections Committee.
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According to unofficial results, the Democratic Party leads the election for Guam’s representative in the House of Representatives, while the Republican Party wins the election for Governor. Both parties are expected to flip one seat each, creating a situation where both Blue and Red will win.
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Democratic former Guam Attorney General Lynn Tiaco led Republican outgoing Representative Moran with 14,983 votes, 48.84%, to 15,645 votes, or 51%. There was a difference of 662 votes between the two parties.
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Republican nominee Ida and Lieutenant Governor Partner Carver won with 15,945 votes, 51.45%. Democratic opponent Traher has called for accepting defeat; The Guam Elections Commission will count votes off the island and complete certification on Nov. 19.
