Therese Maria Terlaje

Governor / Lt. Governor

DemocratGovernor / Lt. GovernorBallot No. 1

Running mate (Lt. Governor): Sabina Eileen Perez

Ballot name / slogan: “Vote for Guam”

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Candidate summary

Therese M. Terlaje is Speaker of the Guam Legislature and an attorney, first elected in 2016. A CHamoru raised in Yoña, she served as Vice Speaker in her first term and has been chosen Speaker in multiple sessions. She is running for Governor in 2026.

Election snapshot

Office soughtGovernor / Lt. Governor

PartyDemocrat

Running mateSabina Eileen Perez

IncumbentNo

On the ballotPrimary — Aug 1, 2026

Number on the ballotNo. 1

Ballot name“Vote for Guam”

Running mate

Sabina Eileen PerezLt. Governor candidate

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