2012 United States House of Representatives election in Guam

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United States House of Representatives of Guam
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Nominee Madeleine Bordallo Frank Blas, Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 19,765 12,995
Percentage 58.00% 38.14%
Governor before election

Madeleine Bordallo
Democratic

Elected Governor

Madeleine Bordallo
Democratic

Guam's At-large congressional district

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 will coincide 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

Declined

Republican Candidates

Withdrew

Primary Election results

Democratic primary results

Democratic Party of Guam Primary, September 1, 2012[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Madeleine Bordallo 7,853 73.07
Democratic Karlo Dizon 2,824 26.28
Total votes 10,677 100

Congresswoman Bordallo's Democratic challenger, Karlo Dizon, endorsed her for re-election following the primary.[6]

Republican primary results

Republican Party of Guam primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank Blas, Jr. 5,301 98.33
Total votes 5,301 98.33

Non-partisan primary results

Non-partisan primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Johnathan Blas Diaz 86 96.63
Total votes 86 96.63

General election results

General election results

Election results, Guam Delegate to the United States House of Representatives, November 6, 2012[7][8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Madeleine Bordallo 20,174 60.5
Republican Frank Blas, Jr. 13,160 39.5
Total votes 33,334 100
Democratic hold

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Carrera, Janela Buhain (January 18, 2012). "Blas announces Congress bid, Bordallo to run for re-election". Marianas Variety. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  2. ^ Matthews, Laura (July 21, 2012). "Redditor Karlo Dizon Goes For The 'Biggest Upset Victory' In Guam Delegate Race, Using New Technology To Reshape Island Politics". International Business Times. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  3. ^ Kelman, Brett (August 18, 2012). "Yigo man joins delegate race". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  4. ^ Taitano, Zita Y. (May 7, 2012). "Gutierrez will not run for Congress". Marianas Variety. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  5. ^ Sablan, Jerick (August 7, 2012). "Diaz resigns to stay in race". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  6. ^ a b Kerrigan, Kevin (2012-09-03). "Dizon - "This Is the Beginning For the Next Generation of Leadership."". Pacific News Center. Retrieved 2012-11-15.
  7. ^ Taitano, Zita (2012-11-08). "Guam Democrats to maintain majority in Legislature". Marianas Variety. Retrieved 2012-11-15.
  8. ^ "ELECTION UPDATE: 58 of 58 precincts reporting". Pacific Daily News. 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2012-11-15.

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