Incumbent
Guam Governor winner?
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NOV 4, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleLieutenant Governor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
Age52 years old (Dec 29, 1973)
GenderMale
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BackgroundPolitician
EducationBA, Political Science and History, University of Guam (1991–1996)
Notable personal detailsJoshua "Josh" Franquez Tenorio is a Guamanian politician and businessman who has served as the 10th elected Lieutenant Governor of Guam since January 7, 2019. He previously worked in government roles including legislative staff positions, deputy chief of staff in the Governor of Guam’s office, and leadership roles within the Judiciary of Guam, including Administrator of the Courts. He has also worked in the private sector, including as Vice President of Guam AutoSpot, and has been active on various boards and civic organizations in Guam.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Josh Tenorio has backed tax relief aimed at workers and small businesses, including support for the Earned Income Tax Credit and early tax refunds, while opposing broad business tax cuts for large corporations. He has also argued for stronger public investment and described certain proposed taxes, such as a federal remittance tax, as unfair to working families.
Healthcare
Josh Tenorio has supported expanding public healthcare capacity in Guam, including a new public hospital and broader access to Medicaid. He has also backed permanent federal Medicaid funding for the territories and emphasized improved access to care for patients and low-income residents.
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Immigration & Border
Josh Tenorio has publicly supported increasing H-2B worker approvals on Guam and expanding the scope of imported skilled labor to address labor shortages and support economic diversification. He has also criticized federal policies he views as unfair to legal residents and territorial communities, including a proposed remittance tax affecting people sending money abroad.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
In a 2018 Guam candidates' survey, Josh Tenorio said he would not support a bill making abortions illegal after 20 weeks. In 2022, the Leon Guerrero-Tenorio administration said it supports comprehensive health care for women, including the personal decision to terminate a pregnancy.
Climate & Energy
Josh Tenorio has publicly supported climate change resilience, renewable energy growth, and sustainable development. He has also backed federal climate and clean-energy investments, including energy efficiency rebates, rooftop solar, electric vehicles, and climate planning and adaptation funding for territories.
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