Politics1 Directory
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Candidate & Election Guide
Commonwealth candidates, elections, political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.
Governor
GOVERNOR & LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
(Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets in the primary.)
[ David Apatang (I)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
& [ Dennis James Mendiola (I)*- Retiring in 2026. ]
Ralph Torres (R) - Ex-Governor, Ex-Lt Governor, Ex-Senator & Ex-Representative
& Ben Jones Jr (R) - High School Principal
Blas "BJ" Attao (I) - Representative, Ex-House Speaker & Ex-Republican
& Ed Villagomez (I) - House Speaker
(Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets in the primary.)
[ David Apatang (I)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
& [ Dennis James Mendiola (I)*- Retiring in 2026. ]
Ralph Torres (R) - Ex-Governor, Ex-Lt Governor, Ex-Senator & Ex-Representative
& Ben Jones Jr (R) - High School Principal
Blas "BJ" Attao (I) - Representative, Ex-House Speaker & Ex-Republican
& Ed Villagomez (I) - House Speaker
Next Gubernatorial Officer Elections in 2026.
Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL:
[ Edward Manibusan (I)* Retiring in 2026. ]
Mike Evangelista (I) - Attorney, College Regent & Ex-Legislative Aide
Joaquin "Jack" DLG Torres (I) - Attorney & Brother of Ex-Gov Ralph Torres
[ Edward Manibusan (I)* Retiring in 2026. ]
Mike Evangelista (I) - Attorney, College Regent & Ex-Legislative Aide
Joaquin "Jack" DLG Torres (I) - Attorney & Brother of Ex-Gov Ralph Torres
U.S. House
Political Parties
CNMI POLITICAL PARTIES:
CNMI Democratic Party (D)
CNMI Republican Party (R)
Independent (I)
CNMI GOVERNMENT
CNMI GOVERNMENT: