2022 Guamanian gubernatorial election Results by villageGuerrero : 50–60% 60–70%Camacho: 50–60%
The2022 Guamanian gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect thegovernor of Guam . IncumbentDemocratic governorLou Leon Guerrero , who was elected in2018 with 50.7% of the vote, sought a second term.[ 1] She faced formerRepublican governorFelix Camacho .
Guerrero defeated Camacho in the general election, winning a second term as governor.[ 2] Guerrero was the first Democratic governor of Guam elected to a second term in office sinceCarl Gutierrez in1998 .
In2018 ,Lou Leon Guerrero became the first woman elected governor of Guam, as well as the first Democrat elected to the office intwenty years . During her tenure in office, Leon Guerrero led theterritory's response to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Leon Guerrero was challenged in the Democratic primary by San Nicolas, who had representedGuam's at-large congressional district in theU.S. House of Representatives since 2019. San Nicolas' campaign emphasized improving staffing at the Guam Behavioral and Wellness Center in order to better respond to drug addiction and mental health issues on the island. San Nicolas criticized Leon Guerrero's record onland return forChamorro communities, and alleged insufficient transparency regarding the Simon Sanchez High School rehabilitation project.[ 6]
Republican primary results[ 7] Party Candidate Votes % Republican 3,008 99.41% Write-in 18 0.59% Total votes 3,026 100.0%
During the general election, Democratic primary runners-up San Nicolas and his running mate, Salas Matanane, publicly urged Guamanians to vote against Leon Guerrero's reelection.[ 11]
Republican nominee Camacho criticized the governor for allegedly "hoarding" around $300 million in federal relief funds in the Bank of Guam, of which Leon Guerrero had previously been CEO of.[ 12] The Leon Guerrero campaign accused Camacho of avoiding opportunities todebate in public settings.[ 13]
^a b c Delgado, Nick (January 2, 2021)."Governor to seek reelection" .The Guam Daily Post . ^ Gowing, Clarissa (November 8, 2022)."Democrat Leon Guerrero reelected governor, Republican Moylan elected as delegate in Guam" .Pasquines . RetrievedDecember 31, 2023 . ^a b c Eugenio Gilbert, Haidee (October 11, 2021)."1 gubernatorial, 1 senatorial team have filed GEC report" .The Guam Daily Post . RetrievedOctober 11, 2021 . ^ Licanto, Nestor (September 29, 2021)."San Nicolas considering running for governor in 2022" .KUAM News . RetrievedSeptember 30, 2021 . ^a b Gilbert, Haidee (April 19, 2022)."San Nicolas to run for governor with journalist as running mate" .www.mvariety.com .Marianas Variety . RetrievedApril 20, 2022 . ^ "Democratic showdown: Leon Guerrero, San Nicolas trade barbs on debate stage" .Pacific Times . June 1, 2022. RetrievedDecember 31, 2023 .^a b "2022 Primary Election: Official Results" .^a b Taitano, Joe (February 22, 2022)."Former Gov. Felix Camacho seeking another term in 2022 alongside Sen. Tony Ada" .www.gaumpdn.com .Pacific Daily News . RetrievedApril 20, 2022 . ^ Haidee Eugenio Gilbert (November 5, 2019)."Early birds: Some of Guam's earliest potential candidates in the 2020, 2022 elections" .Pacific Daily News . ^ Daily Post Staff (March 25, 2021)."Republicans in Legislature no longer led by Moylan" .The Guam Daily Post . ^ Gowing, Clarissa (September 28, 2023)."San Nicolas tells Guam citizens not to vote for Leon Guerrero" .Pasquines . RetrievedDecember 9, 2023 . ^ "Camacho to governor: Stop hoarding millions in your bank!" .KANDIT News Group . October 18, 2022. RetrievedDecember 31, 2023 .^ Licanto, Nestor (October 5, 2022)."Camacho/Ada camp criticized by opposition for shunning debates" .KUAM . RetrievedDecember 31, 2023 . ^ "2022 General Election: Unofficial Results" .Guam Election Commission .
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