The following are the members of the 16th Legislature, who will be sworn in today during an inaugural session at the House of Representatives and Senate chambers. Contact information, office addresses, and other pertinent data will be published at a future date.

SENATE

PATERNO SONGAO HOCOG
Incumbent - Republican
First Senatorial District - Rota
Date of Birth: June 6, 1956
Spouse: Elizabeth S. Mendiola
Children: Anginette Mendiola-Bamba,
Andre Mendiola, Carrie Lynn Hocog,
Paterno Jose Hocog, Patty Beth Hocog, and
Paterno Hocog, Jr.

PAUL ATALIG MANGLONA
Incumbent - Independent
First Senatorial District - Rota
Date of Birth: January 25, 1958
Spouse: Lydia Manibusan Manglona
Children: Deanna, Paul Jr., Denn, and Pauline

FELIX TAISACAN MENDIOLA
Incumbent - Covenant
First Senatorial District - Rota
Date of Birth: March 17, 1948
Spouse: Winifreda DLG. Mendiola
Children: Marvin, Kenneth, Amy, Kelvin,
Trent, West, Daniel, Jarret, and Katherine

JUDE UNTALAN HOFSCHNEIDER
Incumbent - Republican
Second Senatorial District - Tinian & Aguiguan
Date of Birth: July 11, 1970
Spouse: Lizabeth B. Hofschneider
Children: Nathaniel, Kimberly, Ashley, and Alexis

JOSEPH MASGA MENDIOLA
Incumbent - Covenant
Second Senatorial District - Tinian & Aguiguan
Date of Birth: August 3, 1961
Spouse: Carleen Palacios Mendiola
Children: Nikita, Nicole, Noreen,
Joseph Jr., and David Joseph

HENRY HOFSCHNEIDER SAN NICOLAS
Incumbent - Covenant
Second Senatorial District - Tinian & Aguiguan
Date of Birth: March 25, 1968
Spouse: Ana Marie Cruz San Nicolas
Children: Marissa Dolores, Myrese, Henry Jr.,
Guillermina Rose, and Miyako

LUIS PALACIOS CRISOSTIMO, JR.
Incumbent - Democrat
Third Senatorial District - Saipan & Northern Islands
Date of Birth: November 26, 1960
Spouse: Maria Sablan Crisostimo
Children: Monica, Luis Jr., and Dwight
Grandchild: Dwight II

MARIA FRICA TUDELA PANGELINAN
Incumbent - Democrat
Third Senatorial District - Saipan & Northern Islands
Date of Birth: December 5, 1948
Spouse: Joseph Ito Pangelinan
Children: Frank, Lynn, David, Geri, and Joey

PETE PANGELINAN REYES
Incumbent - Republican
Third Senatorial District - Saipan & Northern Islands
Date of Birth: November 4, 1946
Spouse: Glenna Sakisat-Palacios Reyes
Children: Yvonne & Anthony (Tony Jr., Hope, Peyton, Sommer),
Dwayne & Nicolett (Alex, Yenalea, DJ, Nikaya),
Yvette & Jose (Savahna Jade),
Peter (Irie), Jake Victor, and Isa Belle

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

DAVID MUNDO APATANG
Independent
Election District: 1 (Saipan)
Spouse: Antonia Mafnas Apatang
Children: Elaine & Rick, Velma & Scott,
Kimberly & Ben, Victoria & John,
Deynarose & Tim, and David John & Christina

DIEGO TENORIO BENAVENTE
Republican
Election District: 1 (Saipan)
Date of Birth: April 21, 1959
Spouse: Victoria Iriarte Benavente
Children: Jacob (Jerry and Jacob),
Dianna, James, and Dolores

JOSEPH PINAULA DELEON GUERRERO
Incumbent - Republican
Election District: 1 (Saipan)
Date of Birth: August 5, 1963
Spouse: Mercedes Quitugua Deleon Guerrero
Children: Joseph Jr., Jeffrey, Lance, and Anthony

JOSEPH CASTRO REYES
Republican
Election District: 1 (Saipan)
Date of Birth: July 18, 1953
Spouse: Mary Ann S. Milne
Children: Leolani, Kolin, Marvin Reyes,
Robert, Esther, Ernest, and Ronald Milne

RALPH ANTHONY DELEON GUERRERO TORRES
Republican
Election District: 1 (Saipan)
Spouse: Diann Tudela Torres
Child: Ralph Anthony Tudela Torres, Jr.
Parents: Vicente V. Torres & Primitiva DLG. Torres

CHRISTINA MARIE ELISE SABLAN
Independent
Election District: 1 (Saipan)
Date of Birth: May 18, 1981
Spouse: Glen Hunter

OSCAR MANGLONA BABAUTA
Incumbent - Covenant
Election District: 2 (Saipan)
Date of Birth: December 29, 1954
Spouse: Lolita
Children: Tricia, Jesse, Oscar Jr., and Janella

RAYMOND DEMAPAN PALACIOS
Covenant
Election District: 2 (Saipan)
Date of Birth: September 9, 1963
Spouse: Elizabeth A. Leon Guerrero
Children: David W. Palacios,
Hazel Lyn W. Palacios, and
Mercy Lyn W. Palacios
Father: Francisco M. Palacios

FRANCISCO SANTOS DELA CRUZ
Incumbent - Covenant
Election District: 3
(Saipan & Northern Islands)
Date of Birth: March 29, 1962
Spouse: Lisa Manglona Dela Cruz
Children: Divana (Raymana Owen), Dana,
Damien and Deveney
Parents: ?Tomas Castro Dela Druz &
?Remedio Santos DelaCruz

HEINZ SABLAN HOFSCHNEIDER
Republican
Election District: 3
(Saipan & Northern Islands)

ARNOLD INDALECIO PALACIOS
Incumbent - Republican
Election District: 3
(Saipan)
Date of Birth: August 22, 1955
Spouse: Wella Sablan Palacios
Children: Arnold Gerard, Nicole, Tiana, and Eric

RAMON ANGAILEN TEBUTEB
Incumbent - Republican
Election District: 3
(Saipan & Northern Islands)
Date of Birth: August 25, 1958
Spouse: Messelina “Missy” Deleon Guerrero Aldan
Children: Redie Paula Aldan, Joseph A. Mizutani,
Grina Lee A. Mizutani, Frankie A. Mizutani,
Reyzor A. Tebuteb, Reyna Lee A. Tebuteb,
and Kimo Weiloolyong A. Tebuteb

STANLEY TUDELA MCGINNIS TORRES
(Incumbent - Independent Republican)
Election District: 3
(Saipan & Northern Islands)
Date of Birth: September 30, 1941
Spouse: Arlene Blas Cabrera Tudela
Children: Stanley C. Torres/Juanny (Nathan);
Regina C. Torres-Scarpucci/Dennis
(Brandon, Sean, Hanna, E.J.);
Charles C. Torres / Chao-Wang (Kelani);
Kenneth Emery C. Torres / May Rose
(Taylor Ann, Emmerie, Makenzie Leialoha);
Anthony C. Torres / Nicole (Isaiah); and
Jeric Nolan D.C. Torres

RAY NARAJA YUMUL
Incumbent - Republican
Election District: 3
(Saipan & Northern Islands)
Date of Birth: August 18, 1972
Spouse: Maria Theresa “Marites” Acosta-Yumul
Children: Dominic Jude “DJAY” Acosta Yumul and
Daniel Ethan Acosta Yumul

JOSEPH JAMES NORITA CAMACHO
Republican
Election District: 4 (Saipan)
Spouse: Ellsbeth Viola Alepuyo
Child: Ulen Joseph Vicente Alepuyo Camacho

JUSTO SONGAO QUITUGUA
Incumbent - Democrat
Election District: 4 (Saipan)
Date of Birth: February 19, 1950
Spouse: Jackie A. Quitugua
Children: John Gabriel, Joylyne, Justise,
Justo, and Jackie

EDWARD TUDELA SALAS
Republican
Election District: 5 (Saipan)
Date of Birth: January 20, 1954
Spouse: Nona Legaspi Salas
Child: Edward Angelo L. Salas

ROSEMOND BLANCO SANTOS
Republican
Election District: 5 (Saipan)
Parents: ?Jose Terlaje Santos &
Maria Luisa Blanco Santos

EDWIN PALACIOS ALDAN
Incumbent - Covenant
Election District: 6 (Tinian)
Date of Birth: March 29, 1970
Spouse: Rosita King Aldan
Child: Anfernee

VICTOR BORJA HOCOG
Independent
Election District: 7 (Rota)
Date of Birth: September 11, 1953
Spouse: Villia M. Hocog
Children: Viola, Victor Val, Verilynn, and Valeen

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