# 2008 Guamanian legislative election

An election for the Legislature of Guam took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, coinciding with the 2008 United States general elections and the Guam general election. Democrats defeated three Republican incumbents: Mark Forbes, Frank Ishizaki and Jesse Lujan however one Democratic incumbent was defeated namely Vice-Speaker David Shimizu.

## Guam legislative candidates
### Democratic candidates

* Thomas C. Ada
* Frank B. Aguon Jr.
* Robert L.G. Benavente
* Benjamin J.F. Cruz (I)
* Phillipe J. Cruz
* Luis P. Duenas
* Judith P. Guthertz (I)
* Joseph Leon Guerrero
* Tina Muña Barnes (I)
* Adolpho B. Palacios Sr. (I)
* Vicente "Ben" C. Pangelinan (I)
* Matthew J. Rector
* Rory J. Respicio (I)
* Rosanna San Miguel
* Vice Speaker David L.G. Shimizu (I)
* Speaker Judith T.P. Won Pat (I)

### Republican candidates

* Vicente Anthony "Tony" Ada
* Frank Flores Blas Jr. (I)
* Dennis T. Borja
* Eddie Calvo (I)
* Jim Espaldon (I)
* Mark Forbes (I)
* Frankie T. Ishizaki (I)
* Jesse "Jess" Anderson Lujan (I)
* Douglas B. Moylan
* Telo Teresa Taitague
* Ray Tenorio (I)

## Primary Election

The members are elected at-large with the first 15 winning candidates are elected as the new members of the legislature. As there were many candidates running, primaries were set on September 6, 2008, for both the Democratic and Republican parties. The first fifteen candidates who win the highest votes go on to the general election.

### Democratic Party Primary

2008 Guam Legislature Primary Election (Democratic Party) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Frank B. Aguon Jr. | 8,795 | 4.64% |
| | Democratic | Benjamin J.F. Cruz (incumbent) | 8,432 | 4.45% |
| | Democratic | Vicente "Ben" Pangelinan (incumbent) | 8,289 | 4.38% |
| | Democratic | Judith Won Pat (incumbent) | 8,009 | 4.23% |
| | Democratic | Thomas C. Ada | 7,936 | 4.19% |
| | Democratic | Rory J. Respicio (incumbent) | 7,415 | 3.92% |
| | Democratic | Tina Muña Barnes (incumbent) | 7,317 | 3.86% |
| | Democratic | David L.G. Shimizu (incumbent) | 7,169 | 3.79% |
| | Democratic | Adolpho B. Palacios Sr. (incumbent) | 7,145 | 3.77% |
| | Democratic | Judith P. Guthertz (incumbent) | 6,987 | 3.69% |
| | Democratic | Joseph Leon Guerrero | 5,633 | 2.97% |
| | Democratic | Matthew J. "Matt" Rector | 5,630 | 2.97% |
| | Democratic | Rosanna San Miguel | 5,606 | 2.96% |
| | Democratic | Robert L.G. Benavente | 4,457 | 2.35% |
| | Democratic | Phillipe J. Cruz | 3,950 | 2.09% |
| | Democratic | Luis P. Duenas | 3,941 | 2.08% |
| | Democratic | Write-in candidates | 686 | 0.36% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 189,390 | |

### Republican Party Primary

2008 Guam Legislature Primary Election (Republican Party) :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Eddie Calvo (incumbent) | 4,150 | 4.89% |
| | Republican | James Espaldon (incumbent) | 3,829 | 4.51% |
| | Republican | Ray Tenorio (incumbent) | 3,508 | 4.13% |
| | Republican | Frank F. Blas Jr. (incumbent) | 3,351 | 3.95% |
| | Republican | Telo Teresa Taitague | 3,305 | 3.89% |
| | Republican | Frank T. Ishizaki (incumbent) | 3,261 | 3.84% |
| | Republican | Mark Forbes (incumbent) | 3,136 | 3.70% |
| | Republican | Douglas Moylan | 2,980 | 3.51% |
| | Republican | Jesse Anderson Lujan (incumbent) | 2,609 | 3.07% |
| | Republican | Dennis T. Borja | 2,592 | 3.69% |
| | Republican | Vicente Anthony "Tony" Ada | 0 | 0.00% |
| | Republican | Write-in candidates | 2,587 | 3.05% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 84,870 | |

## General election results

Following the primaries, there were 26 candidates vying for the 15 seats in the Legislature of Guam. The members are elected at-large with the first 15 winning candidates are elected as the new members of the legislature. The Democratic Party gained full control of the legislature with 10 seats, while the Republican Party gaining only five seats.
2008 Guam legislative election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Eddie Calvo (incumbent) | 21,862 | |
| | Democratic | Frank B. Aguon Jr. | 21,311 | |
| | Republican | Ray Tenorio (incumbent) | 19,275 | |
| | Republican | James Espaldon (incumbent) | 19,187 | |
| | Democratic | Thomas C. Ada | 18,767 | |
| | Democratic | Vicente "Ben" Pangelinan (incumbent) | 18,335 | |
| | Democratic | Judith T.P. Won Pat (incumbent) | 17,952 | |
| | Democratic | Benjamin J.F. Cruz (incumbent) | 17,484 | |
| | Democratic | Rory J. Respicio (incumbent) | 16,567 | |
| | Democratic | Tina Muña Barnes (incumbent) | 16,112 | |
| | Republican | Frank F. Blas Jr. (incumbent) | 15,493 | |
| | Democratic | Adolpho B. Palacios Sr. (incumbent) | 15,322 | |
| | Democratic | Judith P. Guthertz (incumbent) | 14,595 | |
| | Republican | Telo Teresa Taitague | 14,552 | |
| | Democratic | Matthew J. "Matt" Rector | 14,363 | |
| | Democratic | David L.G. Shimizu (incumbent) | 14,217 | |
| | Republican | Vicente Anthony "Tony" Ada | 14,010 | |
| | Republican | Frank T. Ishizaki (incumbent) | 13,907 | |
| | Republican | Douglas B. Moylan | 13,839 | |
| | Republican | Jesse Anderson Lujan (incumbent) | 10,813 | |
| | Democratic | Rosanna San Miguel | 10,641 | |
| | Democratic | Joseph Leon Guerrero | 10,612 | |
| | Republican | Dennis T. Borja | 7,725 | |
| | Republican | Mark Forbes (incumbent) | 7,637 | |
| | Democratic | Robert L.G. Benavente | 6,090 | |
| | Democratic | Phillipe J. Cruz | 5,134 | |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 231,409 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 389,709 | |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

## Freshman Senators

There will be 4 freshman Senators in the 30th Legislature. Four were elected on November 4, 2008.
* Tom Ada (D)
* Frank Aguon, Jr. (D)
* Matt Rector (D)
* Telo Taitague (R)