Split verdict in Guam as Republicans win governor's race and Democrats take delegate seat
Democratic challenger Alicia Limtiaco unseated Republican incumbent James Moylan, securing 51 percent of the vote compared with his 49 percent.
Democrats secured a historic victory in Guam's midterm elections, seizing control of the territory's non-voting seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent Republican James Moylan, who had represented Guam in the House since 2023, conceded defeat to his Democratic challenger Alicia Limtiaco. Limtiaco won 51 percent of the vote compared to Moylan's 49 percent.
Moylan praised Limtiaco's honorable campaign and expressed respect for her dedication to Guam. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump congratulated Republican candidate Tony Ada on Guam's gubernatorial race win, praising the Republican Party's control of the island's State Senate.
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