2008 Guamanian legislative election

An election for the Legislature of Guam took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, coinciding with the 2008 United States general elections and the Guam general election. Democrats defeated three Republican incumbents: Mark Forbes, Frank Ishizaki and Jesse Lujan however one Democratic incumbent was defeated namely Vice-Speaker David Shimizu.

Democratic candidates

 * Thomas C. Ada
 * Frank B. Aguon Jr.
 * Robert L.G. Benavente
 * Benjamin J.F. Cruz (I)
 * Phillipe J. Cruz
 * Luis P. Duenas
 * Judith P. Guthertz (I)
 * Joseph Leon Guerrero
 * Tina Muña Barnes (I)
 * Adolpho B. Palacios Sr. (I)
 * Vicente "Ben" C. Pangelinan (I)
 * Matthew J. Rector
 * Rory J. Respicio (I)
 * Rosanna San Miguel
 * Vice Speaker David L.G. Shimizu (I)
 * Speaker Judith T.P. Won Pat (I)

Republican candidates

 * Vicente Anthony "Tony" Ada
 * Frank Flores Blas Jr. (I)
 * Dennis T. Borja
 * Eddie Calvo (I)
 * Jim Espaldon (I)
 * Mark Forbes (I)
 * Frankie T. Ishizaki (I)
 * Jesse "Jess" Anderson Lujan (I)
 * Douglas B. Moylan
 * Telo Teresa Taitague
 * Ray Tenorio (I)

Primary Election
The members are elected at-large with the first 15 winning candidates are elected as the new members of the legislature. As there were many candidates running, primaries were set on September 6, 2008 for both the Democratic and Republican parties. The first fifteen candidates who win the highest votes go on to the General election.

General election results
Following the primaries, there were 26 candidates vying for the 15 seats in the Legislature of Guam. The members are elected at-large with the first 15 winning candidates are elected as the new members of the legislature. The Democratic Party gained full control of the legislature with 10 seats, while the Republican Party gaining only five seats.

Freshman Senators
There will be 4 freshman Senators in the 30th Legislature. Four were elected on November 4, 2008. • Tom Ada (D)

• Frank Aguon, Jr. (D)

• Matt Rector (D)

• Telo Taitague (R)