Politics of The Northern Mariana Islands - Political Parties and Elections

Political Parties and Elections

For other political parties see List of political parties in the Northern Mariana Islands. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in the Northern Mariana Islands.
e • d Summary of the 5 November 2005 Northern Mariana Islands Gubernatorial election results
Candidates and nominating parties Votes %
Benigno R. Fitial - Covenant Party 3,809 28.1
Heinz Hofschneider - Independent 3,710 27.3
Juan Babauta - Republican Party 3,610 26.6
Froilan Tenorio - Democratic Party 2,442 18.0
Total 13,517
e • d Summary of the 3 November 2007 Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature election results
Parties Seats
House Senate
Republican Party 12 —
Covenant Party 4 1
Independent 3 2
Democratic Party 1 —
Not up for election — 6
Total 20 9
Source: Marianas Variety

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