Francisco Q. Cruz

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Francisco Q. Cruz
Member of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
January 11, 2010
Personal details
BornJune 19 [1]
Political party Republican

Francisco Quichuchu Cruz is a Northern Mariana Islander politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 2nd district of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate. [2] [3]

As of 2024, he is serving his eighth term in the Senate. [4] Prior to his election to the Senate, Cruz was a member of the Tinian Municipal Council. [5]

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References

  1. Cruz, Geraldine T. (Senate Journal Clerk) (June 19, 2013). "Senate Journal 18-15" (PDF). Senate Journal. Northern Mariana Islands Senate: 39. Retrieved January 13, 2025. Before I officially adjourn, I would like to wish Senator Cruz Happy Birthday today
  2. "Northern Mariana Islands Senate". Ballotpedia . Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  3. "Members of the Senate, 23rd NMC Legislature". Northern Mariana Islands Senate . Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  4. Erediano, Emmanuel T. (December 26, 2024). "Villagomez to be House speaker again, Mendiola to lead Senate". Marianas Variety. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  5. "Press Release: Shai elected as Tinian Republican Party president". Saipan Tribune. March 26, 2009. Former councilman Francisco Quichocho Cruz said he did not run for re-election two years ago