Tony Ada Leads Guam’s Unofficial Governor Count

Republican Tony Ada and running mate E.J. Calvo lead Guam’s unofficial gubernatorial count, ending eight years of Democratic control, after receiving 15,945 votes, or 51.45%, to Democrat Therese Terlaje and running mate Sabina Perez’s 14,925, or 48.15%. The 1,020-vote margin comes from the completed precinct tally; the result is not yet certified. Terlaje said she called Ada to concede on behalf of their ticket. The open-seat race followed the term-limited tenure of Democratic Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero. Ada and Calvo’s lead grew as additional precinct results came in, reversing an early advantage for Terlaje and Perez. The Guam Election Commission is scheduled to reconvene November 19 to count off-island ballots before certifying the results. Until that process is complete, the gubernatorial outcome remains unofficial. Reports say Ada is expected to take office in January 2027, but certification is still pending. The legislative count has produced conflicting accounts of which party will control Guam’s 15-member legislature. Some reports describe Republicans as having secured a majority, while another says Democrats won eight seats and retook control. The available provisional...