From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
1950 Guamanian legislative election
Parliamentary elections were held in Guam on 7 November 1950.
Parliamentary elections were held in Guam on 7 November 1950.
Following the controversy of the Guam Congress Walkout in March 1949, the United States Congress passed the Guam Organic Act of 1950 on 23 May 1950, creating a 21-member Congress.
The 21 members were elected from a single district, with the candidates receiving the most votes being elected. Candidates were required to be at least 25 years old and have lived in Guam for at least five years before the election.
Voter turnout was around 65%.
| Column 1 |
|---|
| Vicente B. Bamba |
| Baltazar J. Bordallo |
| Eduardo Torres Calvo |
| Antonio C. Cruz |
| Antonio S.N. Duenas |
| Leon D. Flores |
| Jose D. Leon Guerrero |
| Manuel F. Leon Guerrero |
| Francisco B. Leon Guerrero |
| Pedro B. Leon Guerrero |
| Manuel U. Lujan |
| Jesus C. Okiyama |
| Frank D. Perez |
| Joaquin A. Perez |
| Joaquin C. Perez |
| Jesus R. Quinene |
| Ignacio P. Quitugua |
| Florencio T. Ramirez |
| James T. Sablan |
| Joaquin S. Santos |
| Antonio Borja Won Pat |
| Source: Guampedia |
Following the elections, Antonio Borja Won Pat was elected Speaker. The legislature was originally known as the Eleventh Guam Congress, but one of its first acts was to rename the Congress the Legislature, becoming the First Legislature.
- 1st Guam Legislature
Ask Mako anything about 1950 Guamanian legislative election — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up freeThis content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report