List of Governors of the Northern Mariana Islands

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The following is a list of persons who served as Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands. The term of office was 4 years running from January of even years. The term will be 5 years from January 2010 to 2015 to transition, the term to run 4 years in odd years.

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List of Governors

Governor Tenure Party
Carlos S. Camacho January 9, 1978 - January 11, 1982 Democratic
Pedro P. Tenorio January 11, 1982 – January 8, 1990 Republican
Lorenzo I. De Leon Guerrero January 8, 1990 – January 10, 1994 Republican
Froilan C. Tenorio January 10, 1994 - January 12, 1998 Democratic
Pedro P. Tenorio January 12, 1998 - January 14, 2002 Republican
Juan N. Babauta January 14, 2002 – January 9, 2006 Republican
Benigno R. Fitial January 9, 2006 - Present Covenant
Republican

Living former governors

As of September 2009, four former governors were alive, the oldest being Pedro Tenorio (1982-1990, 1998–2002; born 1934). The most recent governor to die was Lorenzo I. De Leon Guerrero (1990–1994), on October 6, 2006. Guerrero was also the most recently-serving governor to die.

Name Gubernatorial term Date of birth
Carlos S. Camacho 1978–1982 February 27, 1937 (1937-02-27) (age 74)
Pedro P. Tenorio 1982-1990, 1998-2002 April 18, 1934 (1934-04-18) (age 77)
Froilan Tenorio 1994–1998 September 9, 1939 (1939-09-09) (age 72)
Juan N. Babauta 2002–2006 September 7, 1953 (1953-09-07) (age 58)

Latest election

Main article: Northern Mariana Islands gubernatorial election, 2009
Northern Mariana Islands gubernatorial election, 2009
Party Candidate Running mate First round Second round
Votes Percentage Votes Percentage
Republican Heinz Hofschneider Arnold Palacios 4,900 36.27% 6,240 48.56%
Covenant Benigno Fitial (incumbent) Eloy Inos 4,892 36.21% 6,610 51.44%
Independent Juan Guerrero Joe Camacho 2,613 19.34%
Independent Ramon Guerrero David Borja 1,075 7.96%
Totals 100.00% 100.00%
Voter turnout

See also

References

  1. ^ Eugenio, Haidee V. (2011-01-08). "Fitial now back to Republican Party, Governor's end goal to merge Covenant with GOP". Saipan Tribune. http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=1&newsID=105986. Retrieved 2011-01-08. 

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