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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, 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] As of 2022[update], this was the last time a Republican won the governorship of Guam.[original research?]
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
Democratic candidate
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
Results
Guam gubernatorial election, 2014 | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Republican | Eddie B. Calvo/Ray Tenorio (incumbent) | 22,512 | 63.70% | +13.09% |
| | Democratic | Carl T.C. Gutierrez/Gary W.F. Gumataotao | 12,712 | 35.97% | -13.42% |
| | n/a | Write-ins | 117 | 0.33% | N/A |
| Total votes | '35,341' | '100.0%' | N/A |
| | Republican hold |
References
- ^ a b c d e Raymundo, Shawn (2014-10-31). "Sparks fly at Calvo-Gutierrez debate". Pacific Daily News. Archived from the original on 2014-11-03. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
- ^ Barro, Josh (November 4, 2014) – "Republicans Have Already Won a Governor's Race Today, in Guam". The New York Times. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ Aoki, Dance (2014-06-08). "Calvo, Tenorio kick off campaign". Pacific Daily News. Archived from the original on 2014-11-03. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sablan, Jerick (2014-07-10). "Former Guam Governor Officially Enters Gubernatorial Race". Pacific Daily News. East–West Center. Archived from the original on 2014-11-03. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
- ^ Sablan, Jerick (2014-07-10). "Gutierrez, Gumataotao file for candidacy". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
- ^ Raymundo, Shawn (2014-09-15). "Former Republican First Lady Joanne Camacho Backs Gutierrez/Gumataotao". Pacific Daily News. Archived from the original on 2014-11-03. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
- ^ Cagurangan, Mar-Vic (2014-09-15). "Former first lady Joann Camacho endorses Gutierrez team". Marianas Variety. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
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