2024 United States House of Representatives election in Guam

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2024 United States House of Representatives election in Guam
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  2022 November 5, 20242026 
 
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Delegate

James Moylan
Republican



The 2024 United States House of Representatives election in Guam will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Guam's at-large congressional district . The election will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including elections to the Legislature of Guam.

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The non-voting delegate is selected for a two-year term. Incumbent delegate James Moylan, who was first elected in 2022 with 52.2% of the vote, is running for re-election to a second term.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Democratic primary

Candidates

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  • David Lotz, environmental activist [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Delgado, Nick (February 12, 2024). "Shelton, Cruz confirm run to be Guam's next delegate". KUAM-TV . Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  2. O'Connor, John (February 22, 2024). "San Nicolas picks up delegate packet, 4 eyeing seat so far". The Guam Daily Post .
  3. "Candidate David Lotz exits delegate race". KUAM-TV . April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
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