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University of Guam to host 2024 Senatorial forum for Guam Legislature candidates

by | Oct 25, 2024 | Elections, Guam | 0 comments

The University of Guam’s Political Science Student Association (PSSA) is set to host the 2024 Senatorial Forum, a public event bringing together candidates running for the Guam Legislature. Scheduled to take place from October 28 to 30, the forum will run each evening from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the University of Guam’s Class Lecture Hall. This forum is free and open to the public, providing voters with a valuable opportunity to hear from the candidates and engage with the issues that matter most to the Guam community.

Each night of the forum will feature a panel of candidates discussing key topics and responding to questions posed by the audience. The event aims to address a range of critical issues, from economic growth and public health to environmental stewardship and social equity. Candidates will outline their visions and policies to help voters gain a clearer understanding of their legislative priorities. Through these open discussions, voters will have a unique opportunity to evaluate the candidates and make informed choices in the upcoming election.

The candidates participating each night will be:

October 28

  • Bistra Mendiola
  • Frank Blas Jr.
  • Dwayne San Nicolas
  • Jesse A. Lujan
  • Angel Santos
  • Chris Barnett
  • Joe S. San Agustin

October 29

  • Tina Muña Barnes
  • Shawn Gumataotao
  • Christopher M. Duenas
  • Sabina F. Perez
  • William Payne

October 30

  • David W. Crisostomo
  • Victor Gaza
  • Vincent Borja
  • Therese M. Terlaje
  • David R. Duenas
  • Telo T. Taitague
  • Sabrina Mantanane
  • William A. Parkinson
  • Joanne M. Brown

PSSA has organized this event as part of its ongoing mission to promote civic engagement and political awareness both on campus and within the larger Guam community. The association encourages all Guam residents to attend and actively participate in the discussion, emphasizing that an informed electorate is essential to a thriving democratic society.

The Political Science Student Association at the University of Guam is dedicated to fostering civic participation and encouraging political literacy on the island. Through events like the 2024 Senatorial Forum, PSSA provides students and the community with direct access to political figures and an understanding of the democratic processes that impact Guam’s future.

This event is a pivotal opportunity for community members to directly connect with legislative candidates and participate in Guam’s democratic journey.

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