1978 Guamanian general election

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1978 Guam general election
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Nominee Paul McDonald Calvo Ricardo Bordallo
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Joseph Franklin Ada Pedro C. Sanchez
Popular vote 13,649 12,540
Percentage 52.12% 47.88%
Governor before election

Ricardo Bordallo
Democratic Party

Elected Governor

Paul McDonald Calvo
Republican

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General elections were held in Guam on 7 November 1978 in order to elect the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, members of the Legislature, the island's United States House of Representatives delegate and members of the Territorial Board of Education, as well as determining whether Judge Richard H. Benson from the Superior Court should remain in place.[1] Primary elections were held on 2 September.[1]

Electoral system[]

The electoral system for the Legislature was changed prior to the elections. Previously voters had elected all 21 members of the Legislature from a single national district. The 1978 elections saw the island split into several districts, with five elected in the First District, seven in the Second District, four in the Third District and five in the Fourth District.[1]

Results[]

Primary elections[]

Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Party Candidate Lieutenant candidate Votes %
Democratic Party Ricardo Bordallo Pedro C. Sanchez 6,995 34.2
Rudy Sablan Jose Iglesias Leon Guerrero 5,153 25.2
Republican Party Paul McDonald Calvo Joseph Franklin Ada 7,525 36.8
Independent Carl Gutierrez Joseph Dizon 762 3.7
Invalid/blank votes 2,845 –
Total 23,280 100
Registered voters/turnout 29,809 78.1
Source: Guam Election Commission
Delegate
Candidate Party Votes %
Antonio Borja Won Pat Democratic Party 19,367 95.3
Write-in 951 4.7
Invalid/blank votes 2,757 –
Total 23,075 100
Registered voters/turnout 29,809 77.4
Source: Guam Election Commission

Governor[]

Candidate Lieutenant candidate Party Votes %
Republican Party Paul McDonald Calvo Joseph Franklin Ada 13,649 52.1
Democratic Party Ricardo Bordallo Pedro C. Sanchez 12,540 47.9
Invalid/blank votes 1,090 –
Total 27,279 100
Registered voters/turnout 32,170 84.8
Source: Guam Election Commission

Legislature[]

Party Votes % Seats
Republican Party 72,678 55.0 14
Democratic Party 59,468 45.0 7
Total 132,146 100 21
Source: Guam Election Commission

Delegate[]

Candidate Party Votes %
Antonio Borja Won Pat Democratic Party 21,123 91.0
Write-in 2,088 9.0
Invalid/blank votes 3,957 –
Total 27,168 100
Registered voters/turnout 32,170 84.5
Source: Guam Election Commission

Judicial question[]

Shall Judge Richard H. Benson of the Superior Court be retained in office?

Choice Votes %
For 20,476 80.8
Against 4,876 19.2
Invalid/blank votes 1,822 –
Total 27,174 100
Registered voters/turnout 32,170 84.5
Source: Guam Election Commission

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Election Comparative Analysis Report Guam Election Commission, pvii
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