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. [20] 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] [21] In the November election, Sablan finished in third place with 28% of the vote. [22]

Personal life

Sablan is a resident of Susupe, a village in Saipan. [6]

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Tina Sablan
Tina Sablan 22nd CNMI Leg.png
Sablan during 22nd CNMI Legislature
Member of the Northern Mariana IslandsHouseofRepresentatives
from the 2nd district
In office
2019–2023
Party political offices
Preceded by
Juan Babauta
Endorsed
Democratic nominee for Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands
2022
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