Tina Sablan

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As early as 2008 during her first term in the territorial legislature, Sablan was speculated on as a possible future gubernatorial candidate. [18] Sablan was a gubernatorial candidate in the 2022 election, where she faced incumbent Republican governor Ralph Torres and Independent candidate Arnold Palacios. Her candidacy was endorsed by the territorial Democratic Party, and additionally received the support of territorial delegate Gregorio Sablan. [2] [19] In the November election, Sablan finished in third place with 28% of the vote. [20] In the runoff election Sablan endorsed Arnold Palacios over incumbent governor Ralph Torres. [21]

Governor's advisor

After Palacios won the runoff election, Sablan joined his administration as a pro-bono senior policy advisor. [22] [23] Sablan resigned as the Governor's special policy advisor and special assistant for climate policy and planning effective December 27, 2025. [24]

Personal life

Sablan is a resident of Susupe, a village in Saipan. [4]

References

  1. "Tina Sablan says it's time for change in the CNMI". www.kuam.com. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Erediano, Emmanuel T. (November 4, 2021). "NMI Democrats: Tina Sablan for governor". Marianas Variety News & Views. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  3. Hix, Nola K. (November 9, 2023). "Request for Recognition of the Democratic Party of the Northern Marianas as a State Political Party Committee" (PDF). Letter to Federal Election Commission . Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 Perez, Jonathan (May 3, 2019). "Rep. Tina Sablan: The conscience of the CNMI Legislature". pactimes. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  5. Erediano, Emmanuel T. (November 2, 2021). "Rep. Tina Sablan seeks Democratic gubernatorial nomination". Marianas Variety News & Views. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  6. Post, Emmanuel T. Erediano | For The Guam Daily (November 3, 2021). "Sablan seeks CNMI Dems' gubernatorial nomination". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  7. Donato, Agnes E. (January 1, 2008). "Person of the Year: Tina Sablan". Saipan Tribune . Vol. 18, no. 1. pp. 1 and 4. Retrieved April 27, 2025 via Internet Archive.
  8. 1 2 "Tina Sablan files Precinct 2 candidacy". Saipan Tribune. July 25, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  9. "Anti-cancer group elects new board members". Saipan Tribune. February 9, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  10. 1 2 "Tina: Hope on the horizon, and a refreshing future for all the Mariana Islands". KANDIT News Group. October 26, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  11. "2007 Election Results". Commonwealth Election Commission. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  12. "16th NMI Legislature to be inducted into office January 2008". Marianas Business Journal. November 26, 2007. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  13. "Sablan prefiles bill to restore EITC for working families". Saipan Tribune. February 17, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  14. Press Release (December 3, 2021). "CNMI Equality Act, gender identity bills prefiled in the House". Marianas Variety News & Views. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  15. Erediano, Emmanuel T. (October 15, 2021). "Rep. Tina Sablan joins EPA advisory subcommittee". Marianas Variety News & Views. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  16. Erediano, Emmanuel T. (February 3, 2021). "House health panel sets priorities". Marianas Variety News & Views. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  17. "Rep. Tina Sablan wants insular parity | Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan". sablan.house.gov. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  18. "Governor Tina Sablan?". Saipan Tribune. September 9, 2008. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  19. "Dems endorse Tina, Kilili". Saipan Tribune. November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  20. De La Torre, Ferdie (November 10, 2022). "Torres-Sablan wins; to face Palacios-Apatang in runoff". Saipan Tribune. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  21. Gases, Leigh (November 9, 2022). "BREAKING NEWS: Sablan-Staffler team endorses Palacios-Apatang". Saipan Tribune. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  22. Erediano, Emmanuel (February 2, 2023). "Governor names cabinet picks". Marianas Variety.
  23. Torres, Troy (February 2, 2023). "Sablan Takes Top Governor's Office Post With No Pay, Underscoring Fiscal Crisis". Kandit News. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  24. Erediano, Emmanuel T. (December 24, 2024). "Governor's senior policy advisor resigns". Marianas Variety . Retrieved July 1, 2025.
Tina Sablan
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Sablan during 22nd CNMI Legislature
Member of the Northern Mariana IslandsHouseofRepresentatives
from the 2nd district
In office
January 2019 January 2023
Party political offices
Preceded by
Juan Babauta
Endorsed
Democratic nominee for Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands
2022
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