Gerard Luz James

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Gerard Luz James announced his candidacy for Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands as a Democrat. [1] His campaign was officially launched on was made on August 1, 2010, in Buddhoe Park in Frederiksted. [1] James chose Glen J. Smith, an educator, as his running mate. [1]

James and Smith faced three opponents and two other candidates in the Democratic primary election on September 11, 2010 – incumbent Governor John de Jongh, Senator Adlah Donastorg and James O'Bryan Jr. [1] In the primary election, James came in third place behind the primary's winner, De Jongh, and Donastorg, who came in second place. [6] Following the primary, James stated that he "accepted the people's decision," but further elaborated, "The people of the Virgin Islands showed me today that they really and truly endure mistreatment, endure corruption, endure mismanagement, and they also endure maltreatment to each other...The only thing that I can see is continued destruction, and it's sad, sad, sad." [6] James stated that he would not endorse Governor John de Jongh for a second term in the 2010 general election saying, "Why should I endorse anyone when it shows me truly that the people don't want to have anything that is right?" [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Baur, John (August 1, 2010). "James Joins Governor's Race". St. Croix Source . Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  2. Penington, Shaun (January 4, 1999). "Turnbull becomes 6th Elected Governor". St. Thomas Source . Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2010.
  3. Baur, John (n.d.). "James to Boycott Government House Gala, Rips Turnbull". St. Thomas Source . Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  4. Baur, John (January 6, 2003). "Inaugural Speech Urges Municipal Government". St. Croix Source . Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  5. V.I. asks Congress to send constitution draft back for more work Archived February 5, 2013, at archive.today Virgin Islands News; May 20, 2010. Retrieved July 31, 2012
  6. 1 2 3 Lewin, Aldeth (September 13, 2010). "DeJongh-Francis victory leaves rivals with uncertain futures". Virgin Islands Daily News . Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
Gerard Luz Amwur James II
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8th Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands
In office
January 4, 1999 January 6, 2003
Political offices
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands
1999–2003
Succeeded by