2012 United States House of Representatives election in Guam explained

Election Name:	United States House of Representatives of Guam
Country:	Guam
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives election in Guam
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives election in Guam
Next Year:	2014
Election Date:	November 6, 2012
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	19,475
Percentage1:	58.00%
Nominee2:	Frank F. Blas Jr.
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	12,995
Percentage2:	38.14%
Delegate
Before Election:	Madeleine Bordallo
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Madeleine Bordallo
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

The 2012 United States House of Representatives election in Guam was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the non-voting Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Guam. The election coincided with the elections of other federal offices, including a quadrennial presidential election.

The non-voting delegate is elected for two-year terms. Democratic incumbent Madeleine Bordallo, who has represented the district since 2003, won re-election for a sixth consecutive two-year term.

Candidates

Democratic candidates

• Madeleine Bordallo, incumbent Delegate^[1]
• Karlo Dizon, former energy non-governmental organization official and campaign staffer^[2]
• Patrick Iriarte (running as a write-in)^[3]

Declined

• Carl T.C. Gutierrez, former Governor^[4]

Republican candidates

• Frank F. Blas Jr., Guam Senate Minority Leader and son of former Lieutenant Governor Frank Blas^[1]

Independent

• Jonathan Diaz (I), former teacher at the University of Guam^[5]

Primary election results

Democratic Party

Congresswoman Bordallo's Democratic challenger, Karlo Dizon, endorsed her for re-election following the primary.

Independent

See also

• United States House of Representatives election in Guam, 2010

External links

• Office of Governor of Guam

Notes and References

1. Web site: Blas announces Congress bid, Bordallo to run for re-election. January 18, 2012. August 31, 2012. Marianas Variety. Janela Buhain. Carrera.
2. Web site: Redditor Karlo Dizon Goes For The 'Biggest Upset Victory' In Guam Delegate Race, Using New Technology To Reshape Island Politics. July 21, 2012. August 31, 2012. International Business Times. Laura. Matthews.
3. Web site: Yigo man joins delegate race. August 18, 2012. August 31, 2012. Pacific Daily News. Brett. Kelman.
4. Web site: Gutierrez will not run for Congress. May 7, 2012. August 31, 2012. Marianas Variety. Zita Y.. Taitano.
5. Web site: Diaz resigns to stay in race. August 7, 2012. August 31, 2012. Pacific Daily News. Jerick. Sablan.