Gov. Ralph DLG Torres congratulated Lou Leon Guerrero yesterday after the former Guam lawmaker became Guam\u2019s first female governor, defeating Republican bet Ray Tenorio for the top post in the CNMI\u2019s southernmost island neighbor.<\/p>\n
\u201cI congratulate former senator Lou Leon Guerrero and her running mate Joshua Tenorio on their electoral victory as the governor and lieutenant governor of Guam,\u201d Torres said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cLou is a personal friend of mine, and I spoke to her earlier today [Wednesday] about continuing the partnerships between our islands and the collaboration between our governments,\u201d added Torres, who is still coordinating the CNMI\u2019s recovery from two destructive typhoons.<\/p>\n
If given the opportunity to serve again, Torres looks forward to working with the Leon Guerrero administration \u201cto build an even stronger relationship between the CNMI and Guam.\u201d<\/p>\n
Torres also congratulated all candidates that won in Guam\u2019s elections. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis election for Guam was historic, with the election of their first female governor and a record 10 female senators [elected] to the 35th\u00a0Guam Legislature. The people of Guam have spoken, and I look forward to working with their newly elected leaders to usher in a new era of progress for the Marianas.\u201d<\/p>\n
The CNMI elections was also supposed to be held last Tuesday, Nov. 6, but Torres pushed it back another week after the destruction wrought by Super Typhoon Yutu on Saipan and Tinian. The election is now set on Nov. 13 while early voting began last Nov. 6.<\/p>\n
Leon Guerrero, of the Democrat Party, became Guam\u2019s first female elected governor after she and running mate Josh Tenorio garnered 18,081 votes or 50.70 percent of the votes cast.<\/p>\n
The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio tandem defeated Ray Tenorio, the outgoing lieutenant governor of Gov. Eddie Calvo, and Sen. Tony Ada with the GOP tandem receiving 9,419 votes or 26.41 percent. Write-in candidates Frank Aguon and Alicia Limtiaco came third with 8,161 votes or 22.88 percent.<\/p>\n
Leon Guerrero, in a victory message, said it is now time to reach out and unite all the people in Guam. \u201cThis election has been rough for our entire community. And as we move forward in healing, Josh and I look forward to working on behalf of all the people of Guam.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the last two years, you have invited us into your homes. We have listened to your concerns and with your input, developed a plan to change Guam for the better. Now, you have entrusted to us with the responsibility to carry out that mandate.\u201d<\/p>\n
She added that her administration would be fair to all. \u201cJosh and I commit to you that we will apply all the principles of fairness, equality, and justice to the highest level of your government. We will fight for fair wages, enhance public safety, health care and education, and work each and every day to improve your quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe healing begins now. The work begins now. And we are honored to be by your side as we enter this new era of change and prosperity,\u201d added Leon Guerrero, who became the first Democrat to win Guam\u2019s top post after former governor Carl Gutierrez.<\/p>\n
Delegate Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Ind-MP) also congratulated his Guam counterpart Michael San Nicolas for becoming Guam\u2019s non-voting representative to the U.S. Congress. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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