Candidate for Senator
Joaquin Manuel Paulino Taitague
Ballot name / slogan: “Donggo/Pomparu/Quin”
Updated by the candidate July 2026
Why I'm running
“I am running to be a part of the solution. I bring both legislative and executive-level experience. I believe we can do better in our government, and I am ready to work for better.”
Candidate summary
My platform is focused on reforming the procurement process to unlock the bottleneck and move projects forward on our island.
I am a proud son of the South. I used to serve as the Clerk of the Guam Legislature. I currently serve as a staff assistant at the Office of the Governor of Guam. I obtained both my Bachleor of Arts in Political Science and Professional Masters in Business Administration from the University of Guam.
The biggest issue facing Guam
Cost of Living
To the voters
I am ready to work for better because our people are tired of being told that things will improve. It will take a collective effort to solve some of the longstanding issues our island faces. But we are a resilient people; we accomplish more by building and lifting people up and not tearing them down.
The first 100 days
I want to ensure I am in committees that directly impact the people of Guam's lives. Whether that be in government operations or healthcare. I want to work with the agencies under this committee to work on improving the people of Guam's livelihoods.
Top priorities
- Cost of Living
- Economy
- Healthcare
- Government Accountability
- Environment
- Youth
- Senior Citizens
- Procurement Reform
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