2014 Guamanian gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2014 Guamanian gubernatorial election
Country:Guam
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 Guamanian gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2010
Election Date:November 4, 2014
Next Election:2018 Guamanian gubernatorial election
Next Year:2018
Nominee1:Eddie Calvo
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Running Mate1:Ray Tenorio
Popular Vote1:22,512
Percentage1:63.7%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Eddie Calvo
Before Party:Republican
After Election:Eddie Calvo
After Party:Republican
Nominee2:Carl Gutierrez
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Running Mate2:Gary Gumataotao
Popular Vote2:12,712
Percentage2:36.0%

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], this was the last time a Republican won the governorship of Guam.

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

General election

Notes and References

  1. News: Shawn . Raymundo . Sparks fly at Calvo-Gutierrez debate . . 2014-10-31 . 2014-11-02 . dead . https://archive.today/20141103004623/http://www.guampdn.com/article/20141031/NEWS01/310310001/Sparks-fly-Calvo-Gutierrez-debate . 2014-11-03 .
  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. News: Dance . Aoki . Calvo, Tenorio kick off campaign . . 2014-06-08 . 2014-11-02 . dead . https://archive.today/20141103004558/http://www.guampdn.com/article/20140609/NEWS01/306090001/Calvo-Tenorio-kick-off-campaign . 2014-11-03 .
  4. News: Mar-Vic . Cagurangan . Guam Voters Unenthusiastic About This Year's Election: Governor's race considered to be a foregone conclusion . . . 2014-03-25 . 2014-11-02.
  5. News: Jerick . Sablan . Former Guam Governor Officially Enters Gubernatorial Race . . . 2014-07-10 . 2014-11-02 . 2014-11-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141103015353/http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2014/June/06-27-09.htm . dead .
  6. News: Jerick . Sablan . Gutierrez, Gumataotao file for candidacy . . 2014-07-10 . 2014-11-02.
  7. News: Shawn . Raymundo . Former Republican First Lady Joanne Camacho Backs Gutierrez/Gumataotao . . 2014-09-15 . 2014-11-02 . 2014-11-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141103025314/http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/latest-news/53-video-news-stories/48066-former-republican-first-lady-joanne-camacho-backs-gutierrez-gumataotao . dead .
  8. News: Mar-Vic . Cagurangan . Former first lady Joann Camacho endorses Gutierrez team . . 2014-09-15 . 2014-11-02.