28th Guam Legislature

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The 28th Guam Legislature was a meeting of the Guam Legislature. It convened in Hagatna, Guam on January 3, 2005 and ended on January 1, 2007, during the 3rd and 4th years of Felix P. Camacho's 1st Gubernatorial Term.

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In the 2004 Guamanian general election, the Republican Party of Guam won a nine-to-six (9-6) majority of seats in the Guam Legislature. [1]

Party Summary

AffiliationParty
(shading indicates majority caucus)
TotalVacant
Democratic Republican
End of previous legislature 96150
Begin69150
Latest Voting share
Beginning of the next legislature 78150

Leadership

Legislative

Majority (Republican)

Membership

SenatorPartyAssumed office
Mark ForbesRepublican1995
Edward J.B. Calvo 2005
Ray Tenorio 2003
Antonio R. Unpingco2005
Mike Cruz, M.D. 2005
Jesse A. Lujan2003
Joanne M. Salas Brown 1995
Robert "Bob" Klitzkie2003
Lawrence "Larry" Kasperbauer1997
Judith T.P. Won Pat Democratic2005
Rory J. Respicio2003
Adolpho B. Palacios Sr.2005
Benjamin J.F. Cruz 2005
Frank B. Aguon Jr. 1997
Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero 2001

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References

  1. Guam Election Commission. "2004 Election Comparative Analysis Report".Page 87