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Dennis James Camacho Mendiola is a Northern Mariana Islander politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 1st district of the Northern Mariana Islands Senate.
Diego Vincent Fejeran Camacho is a Northern Mariana Islander politician. He serves as a Democratic member for the 1st district of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives. Prior to his time in the legislature,he was the head of CNMI's Head Start program and served as Chief of Staff to Ed Propst.
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References
- ↑ "Members of the House of Representatives, 23rd NMC Legislature". Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives . Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ "Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives". Ballotpedia . Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ Erediano, Emmanuel T. (January 8, 2025). "LB prepares for inauguration of 24th Legislature". Marianas Variety .
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