General elections were held in Guam on November 7, 2006, in order to elect the governor, all 15 seats in the Legislature and the federal delegate. There was also a double referendum on legalise slot machines at racing tracks and raising the age at which citizens could purchase and consume alcohol to 21.
Whilst Felix Perez Camacho of the Republican Party was re-elected as governor, the Democratic Party won a majority of seats in the legislature. Madeleine Bordallo was re-elected as the territory's federal delegate, whilst both referendum questions were rejected.
Background
In Guam, elections to the legislature and multi-member boards are run via open primary (This following the outlawing of the previous blanket primary similar to Louisiana.
Both the Public Auditor and Consolidated Commission on Utilities are required to be nonpartisan and as such candidates are not allowed to state affiliations or list them on the ballot.
In the case of the auditor, affiliating with a party is grounds for disqualification.
Candidates for Governor
Democratic
- Former Guam Delegate Robert A. Underwood. Previously served as Congressman from January 4, 1993, until January 6, 2003.
- Senator Frank Aguon, Jr. is Underwood's running mate.
- Former governor Carl Gutierrez. Previously served as governor for two terms from January 2, 1995, until January 6, 2003.
- Senator Benjamin Cruz is Gutierrez running mate.
Republican
Legislative candidates
Democratic candidates
Defeated in primary
- Robert L.G. Benavente
- Ivan Borja Carbullido
- Vicente U. Garrido
- Alejandro Gay
- Sedfrey M. Linsangan
- Elwin Champaco Quitano
- Trinidad "Trini" T. Torres
Republican candidates
Withdrew
Attorney General
Three candidates are seeking election as attorney general, Alicia Limtiaco, Douglas Moylan, and Vernon Gumataotao Perez.
Consolidated Commission on Utilities
Ten candidates are seeking election as CCU will take three seats.
- Joana Margaret C. Blas
- Harold J. Cruz
- Luis A. De Vera
- Luis P. Duenas
- Eloy Perez Hara
- Benigno Manibusan Palomo (I)
- Simon A. Sanchez II (I)
- Everett D. Spidell
Primary election
Governor
Legislature
- Republicans did not appear on the ballot because there was no need for a Republican primary with less than 15 candidates running for legislature.
Attorney General
General Election
Gubernatorial
Delegate to House of Representatives
Legislature
Attorney General
Consolidated Commission on Utilities
Referendums
Raising the age for alcohol consumption
Legalising slot machines
References