Guam gubernatorial election, 2014

Guam gubernatorial election, 2014

November 4, 2014

Nominee Eddie Calvo Carl Gutierrez Party Republican Democratic Running mate Ray Tenorio Gary Gumataotao Popular vote 22,089 12,632 Percentage 64% 36%

Governor before election Eddie Calvo Republican Elected Governor Eddie Calvo Republican

The 2014 Guam gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the Governor of Guam. Incumbent Republican Governor Eddie Calvo, who was elected in 2010, is sought re-election for a second four-year term.^[1]

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Guam are elected on the same ticket.

Calvo won the election with 64 percent of the vote, defeating Gutierrez.^[2]

Background

The 2014 gubernatorial race was essentially a rematch of the 2010 gubernatorial election. In 2010, Eddie Calvo, a Republican, defeated the Democratic nominee, former Governor Carl Gutierrez (1995–2003), with 50.61% of the vote. Calvo took office in January 2011.

Governor Eddie Calvo and Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio announced their intention to seek re-election for a second, four-year term. The team held the first official rally to kickoff their campaign on June 7, 2014, at their campaign headquarters in Anigua, following a motorcade of supporters from Yigo.^[3]

In contrast to the Republicans, the Democratic Party of Guam was initially unable to find a candidate willing to run against Governor Calvo in the 2014 contest.^[4] Noting the lack of a nominee, former Governor Carl Gutierrez, who initially declined to enter the election, announced his intention to run for Governor on June 26, 2014, just days before the July 1 filing deadline.^[5] Gutierrez chose Gary Gumataotao, an attorney, as his running mate. Gutierrez and Gumataotao filed their candidacy papers on June 30, 2014, followed by a campaign rally in Hagåtña.^[6]

Candidates

Republican candidate

• Eddie Calvo, incumbent Governor of Guam (since 2011)^[1]
  • Running mate: Ray Tenorio, incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Guam (since 2011)^[1]

Democratic candidate

• Carl Gutierrez, former Governor of Guam (1995–2003), 2010 Democratic gubernatorial nominee.^[1]
  • Running mate: Gary Gumataotao, attorney^[1]

Endorsements

Former First Lady of Guam Joanne Camacho (2003–2011), a Republican and former General Manager of the Guam Visitors Bureau, endorsed Gutierrez for governor in the election.^[7] Rumors of a potential split in the Republican Party of Guam between factions loyal to either Governor Calvo or former Governor Felix Perez Camacho spread following her endorsement.^[8]

Results

Primary Election

Democratic Party of Guam primary results
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Carl T.C. Gutierrez and Gary W.F. Gumataotao	7,330	98.14
Total votes			7,330	100

Republican Party of Guam primary results
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Eddie B. Calvo and Ray Tenorio	11,034	99.36
Total votes			11,034	100

General Election

Election results, Governor of Guam, November 4, 2014
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Eddie B. Calvo and Ray Tenorio	22,365	63.91
	Democratic	Carl T.C. Gutierrez and Gary W.F. Gumataotao	12,632	36.09
Total votes			'	'

References

1. Raymundo, Shawn (2014-10-31). "Sparks fly at Calvo-Gutierrez debate". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
2. Barro, Josh (November 4, 2014) – "Republicans Have Already Won a Governor's Race Today, in Guam". The New York Times. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
3. Aoki, Dance (2014-06-08). "Calvo, Tenorio kick off campaign". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
4. Cagurangan, Mar-Vic (2014-03-25). "Guam Voters Unenthusiastic About This Year's Election: Governor's race considered to be a foregone conclusion". Marianas Variety (East–West Center). Retrieved 2014-11-02.
5. Sablan, Jerick (2014-07-10). "Former Guam Governor Officially Enters Gubernatorial Race". Pacific Daily News (East–West Center). Retrieved 2014-11-02.
6. Sablan, Jerick (2014-07-10). "Gutierrez, Gumataotao file for candidacy". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
7. Raymundo, Shawn (2014-09-15). "Former Republican First Lady Joanne Camacho Backs Gutierrez/Gumataotao". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
8. Cagurangan, Mar-Vic (2014-09-15). "Former first lady Joann Camacho endorses Gutierrez team". Marianas Variety. Retrieved 2014-11-02.