Fiscal Year 2013 (Oct. 1, 2012 – Sept. 30, 2013)

Citizen Centric Report

Guam Election Commission

Kumision Ileksion Guåhan

“Your Vote is your voice.”

“Bota ya un ma kuenta.”

414 W. Soledad Ave. GCIC Bldg. Suite 200 Hagåtña, Guam 96910 • Tel: (671) 477-9791 / Fax: (671) 477-1895 • [email protected] / http://gec.guam.gov

Inside this Report

Mission Statement

General Election Results ..................................... 2 GEC Finances ...................................................... 3 Future Outlook and Challenges ........................... 4

The mission of the Guam Election Commission is to conduct elections in accordance with Guam and Federal laws with an efficient and effective voting process.

GEC Members

Goals and Objectives

Joseph F. Mesa (R), Chairman Donald I. Weakley, Sr. (D), Vice-Chairman Christopher L. Carillo (D) (to Mar. 2013) Dot H. Chargualaf (D) G. Patrick Civille (I) Martha C. Ruth (R) Alice M. Taijeron (D) (from Mar. 2013) Johnny P. Taitano (R) (D) = Democrat, (R) = Republican, (I) = Independent Jeffrey A. Cook, Esq. (Legal Counsel)

Who qualifies to register? An individual must meet the following qualifications as provided in 3GCA §3101 to be a registered voter on Guam:      

Must be a citizen of the United States of America. Must be a resident of Guam. Must be 18 years of age by the day set for an election. Must not be committed under a sentence of imprisonment. Must not be confined to a mental institution. Must not be judicially declared insane.

Who qualifies for the Decolonization Registry? The Guam Decolonization Registry is the index of Guam Native Inhabitants who will vote in a plebiscite on the political status wishes of the People of Guam. You are a “Native Inhabitant of Guam” if you or any of your ancestors:  

Became U.S. Citizens by the 1950 Organic Act of Guam. Were “Inhabitants of Guam” on or before April 11, 1899, and were not already U.S. Citizens and chose not to seek citizenship elsewhere.

2012 General Election Demographics Full-time employees District Voter Registrars District Decolonization Registrars Telephone Operators (Election Day) Poll Workers / Tabulators Precinct Officials Precincts Polling Places

9 28 16 8 28 290 58 21

The Guam Election Commission strives to provide a fair, honest, and orderly election process, and ensure timely election returns and resolutions on issues/questions. Administrative responsibilities include processing the certification of candidates, voter registration, setting up twentyone polling places and the Election Return Center, the recruitment of Volunteer and District Registrars, Decolonization Registrars, Precinct Officials, Poll Maintenance Workers and Ballot Machine Tabulators. The GEC is also mandated to advise “officials” of the Public Officials Financial Disclosure Act and candidates’ requirement to file Election Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Report. The Decolonization Registry is administered by the GEC. Native Inhabitants may register at the GEC during the work week, with deputized voter registrars around the island throughout the year, or at the polling sites on Election Day. Decolonization Registry Registered Native Inhabitants

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5,817

3,843

2,497

6,340

*1. Total Native Inhabitants registered on Oct. 1, 2012. 2. Chamorro Land Trust Commission Lessees per 3GCA §21002.1 on Sep. 30, 2013. 3. Native Inhabitants GEC registered on Sept. 30, 2013. 4. Total Native Inhabitants registered on Sept. 30, 2013.

Guam Election Commission (GEC) The GEC is an autonomous and independent commission of the Government of Guam. The Commission is made up of seven members, all of whom are registered voters of Guam. I Maga’låhen Guåhan (Governor of Guam) appoints six members, three from each political party through recommendations made by the Democrat and Republican parties. The seventh member is selected and appointed by the six members. Members serve a two-year term. The Guam Election Commission’s administrative arm rests with Executive Director Maria Pangelinan, who serves at the pleasure of the Commission. Including the Executive Director, GEC’s full-time staff consists of nine employees. Precinct Officials and temporary employees are hired to work the elections. Guam has nineteen voting districts and fifty-eight precincts within the districts. The GEC received minimal legal challenges for the 2014 elections.

Voter Participation General Election Registered Voters Total Voted % Voted

2012 50,701 34,124 67%

2010 52,821 40,616 77%

2008 50,806 35,092 69%

2006 55,311 40,220 73%

2004 54,940 36,678 67%

2002 61,052 52,026 74%

2012 General Election Results Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives Democrat BORDALLO, Madeleine Z.

Votes 19,765

Republican BLAS, Frank F. Jr.

Votes 12,995

I Mina’Trentai Dos Na Liheslaturan Guåhan Votes REPUBLICAN Votes Na Liheslaturan Guåhan

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

DEMOCRAT Rodriguez, Dennis G. Jr. Aguon, Frank Blas Jr. Ada, Thomas C. San Nicolas, Michael F.Q. Cruz, Benjamin J.F. Won Pat, Judith T. Perez Muna Barnes, Tina Rose Pangelinan, Vicente C. Respicio, Rory J. San Agustin, Joe S. Palacios, Adolpho Borja Sr. Guthertz, Dr. Judith P. Naholowaa, Leah Beth O. Gumataotao, Gary W. Toves, Benedicto Cruz Write-In

20,038 19,518 18,079 16,625 15,090 15,031 14,746 14,707 14,042 13,447 13,656 12,612 9,775 8,417 5,692 441

Morrison, Thomas A. Ada, V. Anthony Limtiaco, Mike Duenas, Christopher M. McCreadie, Brant Yamashita, Dr. Aline A. Taijeron, Mana Silva Blas, Roland Mendiola, Adonis Joseph Cruz Mabini, Shirley Taitano, MiChelle Hope Atalig, Javier M. Jr. Sarmiento, William Quan Servino, Jose Santos Aquiningoc, Antonio A. Write-In

16,983 15,796 15,787 15,703 14,058 14,203 12,936 11,038 11,785 11,153 9,222 6,481 8,463 7,791 5,341 441

Mayor and Vice Mayor Village Hagatna Mayor Asan-Maina Mayor Piti Mayor Agat Mayor Agat Vice-Mayor Santa Rita Mayor Umatac Mayor Merizo Mayor Inarajan Mayor Talofofo Mayor Yona Mayor OCP Mayor Sinajana Mayor Sinajana ViceMayor Agana Heights Mayor MTM Mayor Barrigada Mayor Barrigada ViceMayor Mangilao Mayor Mangilao ViceMayor Tamuning Mayor Tamuning ViceMayor Dededo Mayor Dededo ViceMayor Yigo Mayor Yigo Vice Mayor

Democrat **

Votes **

Republican Cruz, John A.

Votes 

Babauta, Vincent J.

276

Blas, Joanna C.

Rosalin, Benny C. Cundiff, William E. Hills, Derick Baza Alvarez, Dale E. Sanchez, Daniel Quinata

246 516 701  179

394 1,235 741 ** 322

Tainatongo, Rosie M. Rivera

457

Lujan, Doris Flores Taitague, Vicente S. Terlaje, Jose T. Gogue, Jessy C. Hofmann, Robert R.C.

820  828  

Gumataotao, Vicente D. Tayama, Carol Sablan Quintanilla, Agustin G. ** Quinata, Johnny A. Chargualaf, Ernest Torres Taitague, Franklin Meno ** Ada, Ken Joe ** **

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Iriarte, Rudy D. Delgado, Jesus Salas

365

McDonald, Paul M.

292

539 681 ** 969 ** **

944

Villagomez, Andrew C. Blas, June Ulloa

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Bautista, Jessie P.

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Blas, Nonito C.

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Ungacta, Allan G.

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Rivera, Louise C.

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Santos, Ken C.

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Savares, Melissa Benavente

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Benavente, Andrew

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Lizama, Robert S. Flores, Ronald James

1,475 1,455

Matanane, Rudy M. Sanchez, Anthony P.

1,934

1,797 1,652

2012 U.S. Presidential Straw Poll Romney / Ryan (Republican) 26%

Johnson / Gray (Libertarian) 1%

Obama / Biden (Democratic) 73%

Office of the Public Auditor Candidate Brooks, Doris Flores Write In

Votes 28,114 1,105

Consolidated Commission on Utilities Candidate Duenas, Joseph T. Guerrero, Pedro S.N.

Votes 22,086 13,579

Guam Education Board Candidate Gutierrez, Maria Atalig Benavente, Lourdes M. Cruz, Dr. Jose Q. Ada, Peter Alecxis Diaz Ayuyu, Ronald A. San Agustin, Albert T.

Votes 15,417 15,049 16,777 18,231 12,695 15,309

Judicial Retention Questions Should Judge Alberto C. Lamorena III of the Superior Court of Guam be retained in office? 26,257 Vote ‘Yes’ 4,004 Vote ‘No’ Should Judge Arthur Barcinas of the Superior Court of Guam be retained in office? 24,465 Vote ‘Yes’ 4,546 Vote ‘No’

Initiative Proposal A Vote ‘Yes’ Vote ‘No’

Votes 10,920 19,850

**Mayor and Vice Mayor races cancelled due to lack of contests pursuant to 3 GCA § 16108

Guam Election Commission Finances

Fiscal Year 2013 Appropriations Telephone 1%

Decolonization Registry** 21%

Salaries 23% Overtime 3%

Miscellaneous 6%

Fringe Benefits 9%

Supplies 1% Rent 14% Contracts 23%

Fiscal Year 2013 Expenditures Miscellaneous 7% Supplies 1%

Rent 18%

Telephone 1%

Salaries 30%

Fringe Benefits 11%

Miscellaneous 18%

Equipment 11%

2013 222,995 27,624 86,040 220,219 133,394 1,856 55,940 7,959 756,027 204,089 960,116

2012 % Change 265,877 -16% 24,752 -12% 90,367 -5% 274,784 -20% 117,960 13% 6,000 -69% 100,000 -44% 12,850 -38% 892,950 -15% ** ** 892,950 8%

*See note 2 in ‘Significant Changes for FY2013’ below **Guam Decolonization Registry - Continuing Appropriation since FY 2011

General Fund Expenditures

Overtime 4%

Contracts 29%

Appropriations Salaries Overtime Fringe Benefits Contracts Rent Supplies Miscellaneous Telephone Subtotal Decolonization Registry** Total

Salaries 49%

Contracts 4% Fringe Benefits 18%

Expenditures Salaries Overtime Fringe Benefits Contracts Rent Supplies Miscellaneous Telephone Subtotal

2013 222,994 27,623 86,039 218,871 133,394 1,823 55,940 7,475 754,160

2012 246,686 20,226 69,098 265,515 117,960 4,379 88,633 4,867 817,364

Guam Decolonization Registry Expenditures Expenditures Salaries Fringe Benefits Contracts Supplies Equipment Miscellaneous General Admin. Subtotal

2013 47,135 17,424 3,557 -10,757 17,031 -95,906

2012 9,746 6,823 9,544 783 14,795 2,774 5,530 49,996

% -10% 37% 25% -18% 13% -58% -37% 54% -8% *8

384% 155% -63% -27% 92%

Significant Changes in FY 2013 1.

The significant increase in the Guam Decolonization Registry fund expenditures is attributed to the salary of one full-time employee and additional projects in efforts to further populate the registry of Native Inhabitants of Guam.

Future Outlook and Challenges

Upcoming Elections 2014 Elections Primary Election Saturday, August 30th, 2014 Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

General Election Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Offices Up for Election  I Maga’Lahen Guåhan / I Segundo na Maga’Lahen Guåhan  Non-Voting Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives (1 seat)  I Mina’ Trentai Tres na Liheslaturan Guåhan (15 seats)  Attorney General (1 seat)  Guam Education Board (6 seats)  Consolidated Commission on Utilities (3 seats)  Judicial Retention Questions

2016 Elections

Looking Forward In anticipation of future elections, the GEC continues to strive in:  Preparing for the upcoming 2014 Primary Election ensuring that elections are conducted in a fair, efficient, and effective manner.  Purchasing new tabulation machines and universal access voting booths.  Updating the Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations, Title 6 on Elections, as mandated by Public Law 31-61.  Continuing efforts to register Native Inhabitants for the Guam Decolonization Registry.

Challenges The GEC confronts issues and barriers with:  Populating the Decolonization Registry  Funding for new tabulators and voting booths.  Increasing the number of registered voters and voter participation.  Validating the voter registry.  Hiring of 290 precinct officials; 21 poll maintenance workers; 8 telephone operators, 4 homebound officials; and 8 tabulators.  Payment for outstanding prior year obligations

Primary Election Saturday, August 27th, 2016 Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Kumision Ileksion Guåhan

General Election Tuesday, November 1st, 2016 Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Your vote is your voice. Bota ya un ma kuenta.

The GEC is part of the GovGuam audit. GovGuam received an unqualified (clean) opinion. The Office of Public Accountability released the GovGuam audit on July 2, 2014.