2001 Northern Mariana Islands gubernatorial election
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The 2001 Northern Mariana Islands gubernatorial election was held on 3 November 2001, in order to elect the Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands. Republican nominee and incumbent Resident Representative of the Northern Mariana Islands Juan Babauta defeated Covenant nominee and incumbent Speaker of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives Benigno Fitial, Democratic nominee and former Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands Jesus Borja and Reform nominee and former Governor Froilan Tenorio.[1]
General election
On election day, 3 November 2001, Republican nominee Juan Babauta won the election by a margin of 2,231 votes against his foremost opponent Covenant nominee Benigno Fitial, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Babauta was sworn in as the 5th Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands on 14 January 2002.[2]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Juan Babauta | 5,194 | 44.61% | |
Covenant | Benigno Fitial | 2,963 | 25.45% | |
Democratic | Jesus Borja | 2,117 | 18.20% | |
Reform | Froilan Tenorio | 1,368 | 11.75% | |
Total votes | 11,642 | 100.00% | ||
Republican hold |