1978 Guamanian general election![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Flag_of_Guam.svg/50px-Flag_of_Guam.svg.png)
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← 1974 | 7 November 1978 | 1982 → |
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Gubernatorial election |
| | | 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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Elections in Guam |
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General elections were held in Guam on 7 November 1978 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
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
Legislature
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
- ^ a b c Election Comparative Analysis Report Guam Election Commission, pvii